How to Import MKV Files into Sony Vegas Without Errors?

As stated previously, Vegas Pro has added an MKV reader option to Vegas Pro since the Vegas Pro 17 version. If you are using Vegas Pro 17 or later versions, you can enable it in the preferences settings to import MKV files, as long as the video codec is also supported.

Follow the steps below to enable the MKV Reader option.

Step 1. Launch Vegas Pro and click "Options" from the menu.

Step 2. Select "Preferences" and switch to the "File I/O" tab.

Step 3. Check the "Enable MKV Reader (Experimental)" option.

Step 4. Close Vegas Pro and restart it. Import your MKV file to Vegas Pro to see if it works.

The best and most efficient way to solve the MKV Sony Vegas Pro import error is to convert the MKV videos to other Vegas Pro-compatible container formats like MP4, AVI, etc.

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is an easy-to-use video converter that can change file formats with just a few simple clicks. You can easily convert HD/UHD MKV to Sony Vegas Pro compatible formats while keeping the quality high. Additionally, with hardware acceleration, the conversion process can be finished at ultra-fast speed. It also supports further editing, compressing, and more features.

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Step 1. Launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro and open the "Converter" module.

Step 2. Click "+ Add Files" to import your MKV file(s).

Step 3. Press the right-side format image to open the output format library. Go to the "Video" tab and select "MP4" or other Vega Pro supported formats.

Optional: You can open the "Parameter settings" to modify the video codec, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, etc.

Step 4. Click the bottom ▼ button to specify an output path and press "Run" to start the conversion.

Sometimes, renaming the file extension can also help solve the MKV Vegas Pro import issue. But note that MKV is a video container format that supports many video codecs, like H264, H265, VP9, etc. If you want to change the file extension, ensure the video and audio codecs wrapped in your MKV files are compatible with Vegas Pro. Also, the new container format should support the video and audio codecs in your MKV files. Otherwise, the original file may be damaged.

Follow the steps to change your file name extension:

Step 1. Find the video file in your file folder.

Step 2. Right-click on the MKV file you want to edit. Choose “Rename”.

Step 3. Input the new extension name that ends with .mp4 or other Vegas Pro-friendly container formats.

Step 4. Press the “Enter” key and hit “Yes” on the pop-up confirmation box.