MKA Converter
Convert MKA audio files to MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A and AAC and 8 more formats — free, in batches, files up to 10 GB, with no sign-up and no watermark.
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What Is an MKA File?
MKA is the audio-only member of the Matroska family (MKV). It can hold several audio tracks in almost any codec, with chapters and tags. MKA is a container rather than a compression method — container for almost any audio codec. What is inside decides the quality.
MKA Facts
| Full name | Matroska Audio |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mka |
| Type | Audio |
| How it stores data | Container for almost any audio codec |
| Created by | Matroska project, 2002 |
| Best for | soundtracks pulled out of MKV video, multi-track audio |
| Watch out | few portable players recognise it |
| Opens with | VLC, MPC-HC, foobar2000 |
How to Open an MKA File
A .mka file opens with VLC, MPC-HC, foobar2000. If none of those is at hand — or the file has to go into a program, device or website that refuses MKA — convert it: MP3, WAV and OGG are the usual choices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MKA file?
MKA is the audio-only member of the Matroska family (MKV). It can hold several audio tracks in almost any codec, with chapters and tags.
How do I open a .mka file?
With VLC, MPC-HC, foobar2000. If your device or program does not accept it, convert the file to a format it does.
How do I convert an MKA file?
Drop the file into the converter on this page, choose the target format — MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC and M4A and others — and press Convert. It is free, there is no account and several files can be converted at once.
Is MKA lossy or lossless?
MKA is a container rather than a compression method — container for almost any audio codec. What is inside decides the quality.
What is MKA good for, and what are its limits?
Best for: soundtracks pulled out of MKV video, multi-track audio. Watch out: few portable players recognise it.
Is the MKA converter free, and how big can the files be?
It is free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. Files can be up to 10 GB each.