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How to Convert MKV to AVI (or AVI to MKV) on Windows and Mac

Matroska video files, or MKVs, have become increasingly popular for storing television shows and movies. MKV files can contain multiple audio and subtitle tracks that allow a more DVD-like experience from a single file. Unfortunately, most video editing programs and media players do not accept the MKV file. In order to be able to view and edit the .MKV files you can convert them into a more universal format, such as .AVI (video codec: XviD, H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG), either to reduce file size or to make your back-up collection more uniform.

Converting from an MKV to AVI on Mac is an easy task using Video Converter for Mac. It is an easy to use yet powerful video conversion application that lets you convert a wide array of video and audio formats, for example: WMV, MOV, MOD, MP4, FLV, ASF, MP3, AAC, and much more. For Windows user, please try Video Converter for Windows here.

Below is a simple yet detailed MKV to AVI Mac tutorial you can follow step by step, please download this MKV to AVI Converter for Mac program firstly, and double click the .dmg image to install with the wizard instruction.

Step 1: Import MKV Video files

Click "Add" icon on main menu to browse your computer hard drive and load MKV videos. This Mac MKV to AVI converter also supports directly drag & drop MKV files to the program. If you have several MKV file segments and you want to merge them as one AVI file, just turn "Merge into One" on.

Step 2: Select AVI as output format

Click "Profile" drop-down list near the 3D icon, and then choose “AVI” as output formats.

The program has a lot of options to convert MKV into the exact format that will play on your portable player like PS3, iPhone, iPad, Nitendo, etc.

Step 3: Start MKV to AVI Mac conversion

Hit the "Convert" button on the main window to begin encoding .MKV to .AVI on Mac.

After the conversion complete, now you're ready to enjoy your movie.

Tips & Tricks

The application can convert MKV video file to a group of portable media players/apps: MKV to PS3, MKV to iPhone, MKV to iPad, MKV to iTunes, MKV to Xbox 360, MKV to Sony Vagas Pro, MKV to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, MKV to FCP, MKV to QuickTime, MKV to iMovie, etc.