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3 Simple and Effective Methods of How to Remux MKV to MP4

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Update on Feb 6, 2024

"I have many H264/AAC files on MKV and I wish to remux them as MP4 so to play them on VirtualDJ since it doesn't support MKV files. No encoding, just re-muxing." Want to remux MKV to MP4 without encoding for greater compatibility? Keep reading to learn how to remux MKV to MP4 using 3 handy video remuxers. Download the overall easiest remuxer here:

3 Ways | How to Remux MKV to MP4 (without Re-encoding)

What Does Remux mean? Simply put, remuxing is the process of changing a file's container without changing the encoding. Unlike transcoding or re-encoding, remuxing doesn't involve any compression, thus preserving the original quality. Moreover, remuxing is faster. Therefore, to save time, remuxing MKV to MP4 is a good option. In the following, we'll explore 3 simple ways to remux MKV to MP4.

Way 1- Remux MKV to MP4 with HD Video Converter Factory Pro

In terms of efficiency and ease of use, WonderFox HD video Converter Factory Pro stands out among its competitors. Only 3 steps are required to remux MKV to MP4 with no quality loss. This professional video converter supports a wide range of inputs and provides 500+ outputs. You can not only remux videos but also transcode between video and audio formats. Now, downloaddownload and install this software on your Windows and check the tutorial on how to remux MKV to MP4 below to start:

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Note: some preconditions of MKV to mp4 passthrough before using HD Video Converter Factory Pro

1. Audio and video encoding in MKV file is also supported by MP4, such as h.264.

2. Import MKV into HD Video Converter Factory Pro and do not modify any parameters after selecting MP4 format.

3. If the condition of MKV to MP4 remux is met, the lightning icon will be displayed in the middle of the video information bar.

Remux MKV Videos to MP4

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Step 1: Load Source Files into MKV Remuxer

Launch it and Select Converter on the main interface. Click Add Files or Add Video Folder to import your MKV videos. Besides, you can directly drag and drop files into the program.

Step 2: Select MP4 as the Output Format

To remux MKV to MP4, you need to click on the Output Format section on the right side of the interface and select MP4 icon under Video tab.

Step 3: Start to Remux MKV to MP4 without Re-encoding

Finally, set output path for the converted file and click Run to to start to remux to MP4 .

Way 2- How to Remux MKV to MP4 Using XMedia Recode

How to Remux MKV Video to MP4How to Remux MKV Video to MP4

XMedia Recode is a free video and audio transcoding program. You can download it from https://www.xmedia-recode.de/download.php

Step 1. Run XMedia Recode, click Open File or drag and drop to import your MKV file.

Step 2. Select all MKV files and select MP4 as the output format in the Format tab below; select Copy in Mode under Video tab; Select Copy in Mode under Audio tab. Then, click the Add to queue button in the upper toolbar.

Step 3. Customize the Destination folder at the bottom, and finally, click on the Encode button in the upper toolbar to start to remux MKV to MP4 without encoding.

Way 3- Free MKV to MP4 Remuxer: FFmpeg

FFmpeg is a free, open-source command-line tool that can also help make MKV remux to MP4 with ease on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Step 1. Download and install FFmpeg to your device: https://ffmpeg.org/

Step 2. Go to the folder where your MKV video is and click to select the full file path. Then type in CMD and press Enter to bring up the command window.

Step 3. Enter the commands as follows and press Enter to start remuxing MKV to MP4.
ffmpeg -i input_filename.mkv -c:v copy -c:a copy output_filename.mp4

To Sum up

The 3 applications all can be used for remuxing MKV to MP4. However, in terms of ease of use, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro outperforms XMedia Record. Moreover, it can not only serve as a great MKV remuxer but also be available for other multimedia solutions, such as improving video quality, compressing large videos, downloading website movies and music, recording screen, etc. Download it to explore more exciting features.

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FAQs

1. What is the purpose of remuxing MKV to MP4?

Generally, people convert MKV files to MP4 because MP4 has better compatibility with devices and platforms than MKV. Therefore, if the MKV videos are supported well by your software or devices, there is no need to remux.

2. What is the best software for Remux?

In terms of the user friendliness and efficiency, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is the best video remuxer.

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