[How to] Fix DaVinci Resolve Can't Import MKV, MP4, AVI, etc. Issue and Convert Videos to DaVinci Best Parameter Setting

Updated on Sep 26, 2022

Can't import MKV files to DaVinci Resolve?
An error message may occur when importing an MKV file to DaVinci Resolve. DaVinci Resolve import MKV issue has bothered many people. So here is a handy solution to fix the issue: converting MKV to DaVinci Resolve-supported video formats. Here, you can first download the recommended MKV DaVinci Resolve converter and follow the guide below to settle the Davinci Resolve MKV incompatibility issue:

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Q: "I'm trying to work with .mkv in DaVinci and didn't find any DNxHD converter. Does anybody know how to import it? And the second question. I downloaded from YouTube 1920*1080*60 fps video 154 seconds long in .mkv format. The file size is 73 MB, it's only 3.8 Mbps. But the quality is amazing. When I'm exporting videos using YouTube 1080 best quality preset from DaVinci I get around 150 Mbps. The files after DaVinci's YouTube 1080 preset at the same 3.8 Mbps looks horrible. How can I export good quality files with lower bitrate?" - Asked by Sergey Zinchenko from Blackmagic Forum

A: To the first question: DaVinci resolve only supports certain types of video formats, and MKV is not included. Unsupported video formats, or rather the encoders packed within is very likely to be the root cause here.

To the second question: Can’t say how good "YouTube best quality preset" in DaVinci is, and it’s actually not. I’ll introduce you a good video converter that not only converts videos to DaVinci Resolve file type but also enables to adjust videos parameter for the best DaVinci Resolve rendering and YouTube uploading – we’ll get to these in a bit.

Mainstream formats that DaVinci Resolve supports:

Video: avi, r3d, m2ts, mp4, mxf, prores, dnxhd, mxf, dpx, cin, exr, mov, etc.

Audio: wav, aiff, mov, mp3, mp4, mxf, r3d, aac etc.

Note that even .mp4 and .avi are supported container formats, some MP4s and AVIs might not be supported by DaVinci Resolve due to the unsupported encoder packed within.

Simply Fix Davinci Resolve MKV Incompatibility Issue

Video quality undoubtedly means a lot to any video maker, especially those with editing needs. Lossy video converters are not acceptable under any circumstances nowadays, and we always appreciate small file sizes for uploading or storing. If a video converter with no quality loss is what you desire, then you can really give WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Proa shot. It is a decent video converter that can definitely help you with DaVinci Resolve MKV video editing. Moreover, it can convert any video to DaVinci compatible format and achieves a good trade-off between video quality and size through advanced encoding technology. You can use it to simply cut or merge the MKV videos with its built-in video editor. It also allows you to customize video parameters such as bit rate, frame rate, etc. Also, the self-explanatory and intuitive GUI makes the conversion steps simple.

Now, free downloadfree download this application and let’s see how it works.

Convert MKV Videos for DaVinci Resolve MKV Import Issue for the Best Editing/Uploading

Before starting the MKV DaVinci Resolve conversion work, please free download free download the software.

Step 1. Load Unsupported MKV Files into the DaVinci Resolve Converter

Launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, click on “Converter” module to enter the converter section. Drag & drop the target MKV files to the center or click “Add Files” button from the upper-left corner to add unsupported MKV videos into the program. Then define the destination path at “Output folder” underneath.

Step 2. Adjust Video to the Best Parameter Setting

Click on the “Parameter settings” button on the right side, you’ll be led to a new window where you can customize video bitrate, framerate, aspect ratio, etc. When ready, hit “OK” to save changes and get back to the main workplace.

Hint: 1. Regular video bitrate for DaVinci editing is 30~60 Mbps.

2. Best settings for YouTube uploading. (Check out the YouTube upload spec)

Bitrate: Around 7500 kbps; For 1080p movies, 8000kbps SDR/10.000 kbps HDR.

Frame rate: 48,50,60 fps

Step 3. Convert and Export Videos

(Don't adopt DaVinci Resolve H.264 exporter for your uploads, you can also convert the exports in this program.)

Click on the output format section on the right side to choose the output video format. Locate the Video category, choose one desired output video format by clicking on the corresponding video icon. Then click “Run” to start the conversion.

Recommendations:

For importing video to DaVinci and editing: DivX (DivX+MP3)

For YouTube uploading: MP4 (H.264+AAC). It’s the best DaVinci export format for delivering that is perfectly supported by YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc. and it as a matter of fact best fits all mainstream platforms.

At last...

That's all about how to fix the MKV DaVinci Resolve importing issue. How’s the outcome? I hope this article can be of help. For more video/audio incompatibility issues, you can also give HD Video Converter Factory Pro a try! It will never disappoint you. Thanks for your reading!