How to Convert MKV to AVI with Ease

MKV which stands for Matroska Video Stream is a multimedia container that is derived from the Russian word “nesting doll” mainly because of its ability to “nest” different multimedia files into one single file such as video, audio, subtitles, and other media files.

MKV is not industry standard, therefore not all media players support this format. You have three options on how to play MKV files:

1. Find and use a compatible media player.
2. Download appropriate codecs for your preferred media player
3. Use a third-party converter tool to convert the MKV file to a popular supported format

Among the three options, using a third-party converter tool is the easiest and fastest way to play MKV files.

There are many available MKV to AVI converters yet differ with their functions and options available for great conversions. VideoPower BLUE or ZEUS is a great third-party tool for MKV to AVI conversion because of its multifunctional systems and user-friendly interface that allows easy and fast conversions. Moreover, it supports a wide range of file formats for conversion and a variety of available options for software flexibility. Aside from the conversion feature, some of its great features are built-in audio or video editor, split-screen, MV, and split-screen.

You can download the MKV to AVI converter for free by clicking the trial version below.

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Once the software is successfully installed on your PC, click the application to run the program and follow the steps below to start the conversion.

To import your MKV file, just click on the “Add files” button or you can drag-and-drop the file directly to the interface.

After the file is imported, it will be added automatically to your file displayed list.

If you need to edit the video file before the conversion, follow the instructions below.

2.1 Open Editor

Click the “Edit” button located at the bottom right of your file from the displayed file list.

2.2 Edit video

The built-in video editor will pop up in which you can use to make video enhancements. You can adjust the speed & volume, trim, cut, crop, rotate, or flip videos. You can also add effects, subtitles, and watermark while adjusting the brightness, contrast, and saturation that will make editing conveniently easier.

For example, you can trim your video as shown below:

1) In the video editor, click the “Add Trim Marker” button on the area that you want to trim.
2) You can adjust the trim marker by dragging the mark on the portion you wanted to trim.
3) Set the “Preferences” to “Keep the selected section” if you want to keep the part where you put the trim marker or “Delete the selected section” if you want to delete it.
4) Click “OK” to save the setting.

You can also add multiple trim markers to multiple areas of the video. See the example below.

Just click the “Add Trim Marker” button several times to the areas that you want to trim.

3.1 Set the output format.

1) Click to open the “Profile” drop-down menu.
2) Click “Video” and then choose “AVI” file format.
3) Set the format quality to “Same as source, HD 1080P, HD720P, DVD Quality, TV Quality, Mobile Quality, or 4K Quality”.

3.2 Start conversion

Return to the file list.
Click the “Convert” button, then the converted AVI file will be saved in the default output folder.

3.3 Open the converted AVI file location

The program will pop up a window to inform you once the conversion is completed.
Click “OK” to open the folder of your saved converted files.

Or, you can click the “Open” button to find the mp4 file.