It could be a 'difficult' form of Matroska file. FYI Matroska is just a container like MOV or AVI, and some mkv have the video encoded with Real Video Codec (RV9 RV10). Perian+QT can't decode this, but VLC will play.mkv files just fine on OS X, as long as they don't use H.264! It's a bit of a lottery until Matroska decide to support the Apple platform. I have found this: which may help. But there may be another workaround: 1.

Actually, MKV files can be played on a Mac easily, you just need some free application or codec that supports playing MKV. VLC, XBMC, Plex and MplayerX, these are very good player for Mac and free. Source: 4 Free MKV Players for Mac OS X. I am wondering if Macbook Air owners can play 1080P MKV files with VLC in fullscreen mode without a problem? I am thinking the 13' Version. Edit: Before anyone says ' Why are you trying to play 1080p on a small screen ' It is because I i have y movie library for my TV and my my laptops and most of it is 1080P.

How to convert a dvd to mp4 on a mac for free. New emojis for mac. Get Info the mkv file 2. Change to extension to wmv.

Save as wmv and that could work better. Kms activator for office mac 2011. Or this link may be helpful: Recently, a poster (ZachP14) suggested this: 'There's a program called Plex that runs.mkv files awesome on my 2.0 ghz macbook.' Maybe worth a try?

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