How to Import MKV Files into Sony Vegas Without Errors?

Author: Carina
Publish date
Apr 25, 2024
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Part 1. Does Vegas Pro Support MKV Format?
Part 2. How to Fix the MKV Vegas Pro Import Issue?
Method 1. Enable the MKV Reader in Vegas Pro 17 and Higher Version
Method 2. Convert MKV to Sony Vegas Pro Format - 100% workable
Method 3. Rename the MKV File Extension
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Magix Vegas Pro (formerly Sony Vegas Pro) is a professional video editing program that supports various video and audio formats. However, you may encounter issues when importing MKV files to Vegas Pro for editing. Wondering if Sony Vegas supports MKV and how to import MKV in Vegas Pro without error? Keep reading, and this article will provide you with a perfect solution.

Part 1. Does Vegas Pro Support MKV Format?

As stated previously, Vegas Pro supports many video and audio formats. However, we can find that the MKV format is not on the list of Vegas Pro supported file formats.

Although Vegas Pro 17 added an experimental feature - MKV reader option for users to import and edit MKV files in Vegas Pro, it sometimes does not work.

So this post is here to share the troubleshooting methods to help you solve the Sony Vegas .mkv import and editing errors.

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Part 2. How to Fix the MKV Vegas Pro Import Issue?

Method 1. Enable the MKV Reader in Vegas Pro 17 and Higher Version

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.

Enable MKV Reader
Enable MKV Reader

If the MKV file still cannot be imported into Vegas Pro after enabling the MKV Reader option or the imported MKV video with no audio, you may need to go for method 2.

Method 2. Convert MKV to Sony Vegas Pro Format - 100% workable

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).

Import MKV Video
Import MKV Video

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.

Choose Output Format
Choose Output Format

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

Start the Conversion
Start the Conversion

Method 3. Rename the MKV File Extension

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.

Final Word

Though MKV is not a well-accepted format in Vegas Pro, you can still edit the MKV video in Sony Vegas Pro with the above methods. By the way, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is highly recommended to change the MKV format for editing in Vegas Pro without any issues.

Anyway, I hope you can successfully import MKV files to Sony Vegas Pro. Thanks for reading. Have a nice day!

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