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How to Play MKV on iPhone Without Converting - SOLVED [2023]

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MKV (Matroska) is the most common video container on the web. But is it possible to play MKV on iPhone without converting? Oh yes! This guide will show you the shortest way.

Watching movies on your iPhone has its own charm. Whether you are traveling or killing time in the waiting room at your doctors, your iPhone is always on you. You can always choose the most comfortable spot to cozy up and enjoy your favorite movie.

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What Video Format Does iPhone Use?

iPhones support MP4, M4V, and MOV formats. Now this could be a bummer for many because when browsing the internet, you will definitely stumble upon a format that isn’t one of these three, such as MKV.

Can iPhone Play MKV or AVI?

iPhones support neither MKV nor AVI files. The best solution to play these files on your iPhone is to find a third-party app that will play or convert the file. The problem with that solution is that these apps don’t stay up on the AppStore for too long and they are full of ads. Annoying, right?

There needs to be a simpler way to watch MKV on iPhone, and there is. WALTR PRO, a macOS and Windows app, is the most reliable and time-efficient way to put MKV on an iPhone.

Check out this screencast tutorial to see WALTR PRO in action:

How to Transfer MKV files to iPhone using WALTR

When transferring files with WALTR PRO, you employ the app to take care of the technical things – specifically, adapting the file to your iPhone.

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With WALTR PRO, your iPhone will play an MKV video, either from Videos or iOS TV app. The advantage over iTunes here is obvious. WALTR PRO has a simple user interface that makes the steps to play .mkv on iPhone very straightforward.

All it takes is just 2 steps.

Step 1. Download WALTR PRO.

First things first, get a copy of WALTR PRO. You can download it directly from our website by clicking the Free Download below.

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After the installation is complete, start the app.

Next, you will get the message to connect your iPhone via USB. After that's done, you are ready to transfer the file. 

WALTR’s interface will look something like this.

Step 2. Drop your .mkv file into WALTR PRO.

Locate the MKV file on your computer and drag & drop it into WALTR PRO. The app will automatically identify the required steps to make sure it will be supported by your iPhone.

I’ll be using a movie titled “Everest” as an example.

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Here I transferred video file with .mkv extension and the program is checking my file.

The transfer speed will vary on the size of your file. When the process is finished, “Successfully Transferred” notification will appear. 

The movie is now on your device and you will be able to find it either in Videos or TV app on your iPhone.

MKV vs MP4 & MKV vs M4V

If you are curious about the differences between MKV, MP4, and M4V, I’ll lay down some basic foundations.

 It’s very important to clarify that the formats mentioned above ARE NOT file compression formats, but containers that include things like audio and video codecs, subtitles, and so on.

M4V is very similar to MP4, except the first one was developed by Apple to accommodate its products. When it comes to the MKV or MP4 battle, MP4 is certainly more popular and will be supported by more products without the need for conversion, but both support the high-quality H.264 video.

Bottom Line

I sincerely hope that our solution for how to play MKV files on iPhone will come in-handy. It’s an incredibly simple process that allows you to fully immerse in the iOS word without having to fear the file transfer process.

In addition, WALTR PRO is a truly universal app. The simplicity that you will experience when transferring MKV to iPhone is shared by other formats and devices as well. WALTR PRO is your transfer buddy. Use it. Enjoy it. 

FAQ

How to Play MKV on iPhone?

You can play MKV on iPhone by transferring the MKV file via WALTR PRO. APP is a transfer tool for Windows and Mac that lets you convert and transfer any non-iOS compatible file to your iPhone. Download and install WALTR PRO on your PC. Drag the .mkv file and drop it into WALTR PRO. App will ensure that the file is supported on your iPhone. You can find the transferred file in the TV app on your iPhone.

How to get an MKV to play on iphone?

Generally, iPhones do not support the MKV format. But you can play MKV on iPhone by converting it into an iOS-compatible format. WALTR PRO lets you play MKV on iPhone by converting and transferring it in an iOS-compatible format. Launch WALTR PRO on your Windows/Mac PC, drag and drop the .mkv file into WALTR PRO, and it will appear in the TV app on your iPhone. WALTR PRO will send it to your iPhone in a compatible format.

What is a MKV file?

MKV (Matroska Multimedia) is one of the most popular video container formats. It is an open-standard format that is free to use by anyone. It is a video format like AVI, MP4. However, MKV also supports pictures, audio, and subtitle text. It contains all of these file types in the form of a single file. The MKV format is supported by Android devices but it is not supported by iOS.

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