How to Open an MKV File
- 1). Download and install a media player that can support playback for MKV files. Select software that is compatible with your operating system.
- 2). Launch the media player. Go to the "File" tab on the program menu and select the "Open" command. Locate the MKV file in the file selection windows. Double-click on the video and it will be loaded into the media player.
- 3). Play the MKV file using the commands on the control bar. This section of the media player includes buttons to play, pause, rewind and fast-forward. It is also possible to get to a specific point in the video by moving the playhead or clicking on the clip timeline. Sounds levels can be controlled with a volume control bar, and the viewing dimensions can be expanded by clicking the full-screen button.
- 4). Close the media player when you are done watching the MKV file. Go to the "File" tab and select the "Exit" command.
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