MKV to MP3 converter
Extract the audio of your MKV files and save it as MP3 in a few seconds. Free, private and without installing anything.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Up to 320 kbps
- Files auto-deleted
How to convert MKV to MP3
Drop your MKV file into the converter above (up to 100 MB), check that MP3 is selected, choose the quality and wait a few seconds: the audio is extracted with FFmpeg and a download button appears. It works in any browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, it is free, and the files are deleted right after conversion.
- Input
- MKV
- Output
- MP3 (128 / 192 / 256 / 320 kbps)
- Max file size
- 100 MB
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Not needed
- Your files
- Deleted after conversion
Convert MKV to MP3 in 3 steps
- 01
Select your MKV file
Drag the MKV file onto the converter or tap “Choose files”. You can add several files at once.
- 02
Keep MP3 as output
MP3 is already selected. Adjust the quality if you wish and open the advanced options to trim the audio.
- 03
Download your MP3
The conversion runs by itself. Play the result to check it, then download your MP3 file.
What is an MKV file?
MKV (Matroska) is an open, flexible container used for films, series, anime and recordings from OBS Studio. A single MKV can hold several audio tracks (different languages, commentary) and subtitles. The audio can be AAC, AC-3, E-AC-3, DTS, FLAC or Opus, often in 5.1 surround.
The converter keeps the first audio track and mixes surround sound down to stereo, which is what headphones, phones and car stereos expect.
Why convert to MP3?
MP3 is the most compatible audio format ever made: it plays on every phone, computer, car stereo, smart TV, smart speaker and MP3 player, without exception. Its compression removes sounds the ear barely perceives, giving files about ten times smaller than CD quality. At 192 kbps it is transparent for most listeners; at 320 kbps it is the best MP3 can do. Choose MP3 when you do not know where the audio will be played – it will always work.
Tips for MKV files
- OBS recordings in MKV are ideal sources: they are converted as easily as MP4.
- If you need a different audio track than the first one, remux the file with MKVToolNix or FFmpeg first.
- Choose FLAC when the MKV contains lossless audio and you want to keep it that way.
Which audio format should you pick?
| Format | Type | Size for 1 min | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Lossy, universal | ≈ 1.4 MB at 192 kbps | Everything: phones, cars, speakers, music players |
| M4A | Lossy (AAC), efficient | ≈ 1.4 MB at 192 kbps | iPhone, iPad, Apple Music, Android |
| WAV | Uncompressed (PCM) | ≈ 10 MB | Audio editing, DAWs, CDs, transcription tools |
| FLAC | Lossless, compressed | ≈ 5–7 MB | Archiving, hi-fi listening, editing |
| OGG | Lossy (Vorbis), open | ≈ 1.4 MB at 192 kbps | Games, Linux, open-source projects |
| OPUS | Lossy, most efficient | ≈ 1 MB at 128 kbps | Voice, podcasts, small files, web |
MKV to MP3: frequently asked questions
Is the MKV to MP3 converter free?
Yes. Videos-to-MP3 is completely free: no subscription, no watermark, no limit on the length of the audio. The only limits are 100 MB per file and a fair-use cap of 60 conversions per hour.
Will the MP3 file lose quality?
The audio is taken directly from the original track. With a high bitrate (or a lossless format such as WAV or FLAC) the difference is inaudible. A converter can never add quality that was not in the source, so a low-quality video will give a low-quality audio file.
Can I convert MKV to MP3 on my phone?
Yes. The converter runs in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet and Edge. On iPhone, tap “Choose files”, pick the video from Photos or Files, then save the result with the download button.
Are my files kept on your server?
No. Each file is processed in a private temporary folder and deleted as soon as the MP3 file has been sent back to you. Nothing is published or shared.
What if my MKV file is bigger than 100 MB?
Use the trim options of your phone’s video editor or a free tool such as VLC or HandBrake to cut it into parts, or extract the audio locally with FFmpeg (see our FFmpeg guide).
Guides and tutorials
How to extract audio from a video: 7 free methods (2026)
Online, VLC, FFmpeg, Audacity, QuickTime, iPhone and Android: every free way to pull the sound out of a video and save it as MP3, compared step by step.
Audio qualityMP3 bitrate explained: 128 vs 192 vs 320 kbps
What does kbps mean, can you hear the difference between 128, 192 and 320 kbps, how big are the files, and which bitrate to choose for speech, music and podcasts.
ComparisonMP3 vs AAC (M4A) vs WAV vs FLAC vs OGG vs Opus: which audio format?
Lossy or lossless, compatibility, file size and quality: a clear comparison of the six main audio formats to choose the right one for your needs.