Playing Mkv files on Mac?

[michael31986]

I’m having issues playing mkv files via airplay to Apple TV it keeps lagging.

what’s a good app or how can I convert the mkv to mp4 to play on QuickTime.

please help.

 

[Starfia]

Handbrake comes to mind immediately – classically free software, if you haven't checked it yet.

 

[Absrnd]

You could try Beamer, or Plex.

Beamer | Mac to TV Streamer

Beamer lets you comfortably stream any video format from your Mac to Apple TV. Enjoy seamless playback and turn your TV into a versatile media center.

beamer-app.com

 

[flowsy]

MP4Tools has been pretty useful to me over the last years.

Sometimes it's enough to switch the container format using the passthrough option, other times the audio- and/or video -stream has to be converted. You should give it a try.

MP4tools is technically trialware, though in reality, the unregistered version has nearly complete functionality with two minor exceptions:

1. A “nag” window will appear every time you load a new file.
2. You may only run 1 job at a time, so you can't take advantage of the queue and batch capabilities of MP4tools.

 

[n-evo]

I use Airflow to stream MKV files over AirPlay. Works brilliantly and no conversion needed.

 

[mikzn]

VLC - works for me - great for .mkv files and .avi files and .mp4

Also works with iPad pro - airplay to ATV and also have on Apple TV to play movies from "Time Capsule" via VLC app on the ATV

 

[Apple_Robert]

I use Permute. Fast and tackles anything I throw at it.

Permute - Media Converter for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software

Convert audio, video and images to 50 different formats.

software.charliemonroe.net

 

[dukebound85]

I use Permute. Fast and tackles anything I throw at it.

Permute - Media Converter for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software

Convert audio, video and images to 50 different formats.

software.charliemonroe.net

why use this app as opposed to Handbrake?

 

[Apple_Robert]

why use this app as opposed to Handbrake?

Because I also use his other app "Downie." It is very easily to use and doesn't have a lot of console options like Handbrake. The developer is very responsive and makes excellent apps. I believe in supporting good developers. For what the app does, I think the price is worth it if you do a lot of converting.

 

[HDFan]

Infuse has a desktop app which will pay mkvs. I wouldn't transcode due to the inherent loss of quality.

 

[dfritchie]

Handbrake

 

[mikzn]

Because I also use his other app "Downie." It is very easily to use and doesn't have a lot of console options like Handbrake. The developer is very responsive and makes excellent apps. I believe in supporting good developers. For what the app does, I think the price is worth it if you do a lot of converting.

I’ll second that - 2 awesome programs - Permute and Downie are both worth every penny

 

[Gjwilly]

Surprised Subler hasn’t been mentioned yet.