How to Check MKV Files for Errors

MKV is a popular container format, and while MKV files are mostly user-friendly, you may encounter MKV file errors from time to time.
Some Google Play users have reported that MKV files fail to load when playing on Google Play Books.
Other users have reported that MKV files fail to play on VLC or Windows Media Player.
If you are also troubled by MKV file issues, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the MKV file error issue on your Windows computer.

• MKV files can be prone to errors, and when that happens, you should check it.
• If you downloaded a corrupted MKV file, you can use the VLC Media Player to check it.

Use a 3rd-party software

1. To check if the file is corrupted, use a third-party software like Media Player Classic.
2. Check if the video plays properly.

Try using VLC Player

1. Open VLC Player.
2. Drag the MP4 file into the player’s window or right-click it and choose Open with.
3. Now select VLC from the list of options.
   
4. Click on the Media tab.
5. Click on Open File to open the MP4 file.
6. Press the Ctrl + F keys and type “error” in the search bar.
7. Click on Filter by type.
   
8. Select Show files with error.
9. Click on the MP4 file and look for any error.

Check if your MKV file is corrupt

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where you have the corrupted MKV file.
2. Right-click on the file and choose Properties.
   
3. Go to the Details tab and look for the Edit option.
4. Click on Edit and choose Properties.
5. Go to the Version tab and check for the Suffix field.
6. If your MKV file has the extension MKV2, then it means it’s corrupted and needs to be fixed.
   

Convert MP4 to MKV

1. Open Windows Media Player.
2. Click File and select Open.
3. Navigate to your MP4 file and select it.
   
4. Click Open.
5. Click Tools and select Convert.
6. Select MKV in the Convert to drop-down menu.
7. Click Convert.
   

Convert MP4 to MKV using VLC Player

1. Convert MP4 to MKV using Windows Media Player
   Convert MP4 to MKV using VLC Converter
2. Convert MP4 to MKV using Windows Media Player
3. Convert MP4 to MKV using Windows Media Player using VLC Converter
   

Convert MP4 to MKV using VLC Media Player

1. Go to File > Open Media > select the video file
2. Then click on Convert/Save > click the Save as section
   
3. Choose MKV file

Convert MP4 to MKV using Windows Media Player

1. Open Windows Media Player and click on File.
2. Select Open from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Navigate to the location of the MP4 file you want to convert.
4. Right-click the file and select Open with.
5. Select Windows Media Player.
6. Right-click the MP4 file and select Convert.
7. Next, click on Create queue.
   

Install a codec pack

1. VLC Player comes with a few codecs built-in, but if you plan to play MKV files on a Windows or Mac system, you might also need to install a codec pack.
2. You can choose from third-party codec packs like K-Lite Mega Codec Pack, or you can download codec packs directly from VLC’s website.
   
3. Download the MKV codec pack for VLC.
4. Then, open the codec pack’s installer.
5. Select the MKV codec pack.
6. Next, click the Install button.
   

Install the MKV codec pack

1. Drag and drop the file to the MKV file
   Right-click the file and select Properties
2. Click on Details and check the Error count.