Convert MKV to AMV online and play videos on budget MP3 and MP4 players. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload your MKV
Drag and drop an MKV video, or browse to select one. Files up to 20GB are accepted.
02
Convert to AMV
Start the conversion. The video is fitted into 320x240 at 15 frames per second, with black bars where needed, and the default sound track is mixed to mono.
03
Download the AMV
Download the .amv file and copy it to your MP3/MP4 player.
MKV
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible container that can hold video, several audio tracks, subtitles, chapters and attachments in one file. It is common for movies, TV episodes and OBS screen recordings, but budget MP3/MP4 players cannot open it.
AMV
AMV is the video format of low-cost MP3/MP4 players built on Actions Semiconductor chips. It pairs a simplified Motion-JPEG picture with IMA-ADPCM sound at small sizes, usually 320x240 or less. On a computer, FFmpeg-based players such as VLC can open it. It is unrelated to anime music videos, which share the abbreviation.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
Matroska started in 2002 as an open, royalty-free container. An MKV can carry almost any video and audio codec, several language tracks, text and picture subtitles, chapters and even attached fonts. That flexibility makes it the favorite for film backups and recorders, though iPhones, Safari and some TVs won't play it.
TARGET
AMV is a stripped-down variant of AVI created for budget portable players, the kind often sold as MP4 players. It uses a simplified Motion JPEG for the picture and IMA ADPCM for sound, so tiny chips can decode it. Resolution and frame rate are low, typically 160x120 to 320x240 at 12 to 16 fps.
| Feature | MKV | AMV |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Matroska (open standard) | Actions Semiconductor |
| File extension | .mkv | .amv |
| Usual video codec | Any: H.264, HEVC, VP9, AV1 | Simplified Motion JPEG |
| Usual audio codec | Any: AAC, AC-3, DTS, FLAC, Opus | IMA ADPCM |
| Subtitles | Yes, many tracks | No |
| Best for | Movies and multi-track archives | Budget MP4 players |
| Plays on phones and browsers | VLC, most TVs; not iPhone | Those players only |
USE CASES
Practical workflows where MKV to AMV conversion is useful.
Films for a budget MP4 player
Put a film from your MKV library on an inexpensive MP4 player for a flight or a long trip. The whole film is converted, not just a preview.
Anime episodes on a pocket player
Watch MKV anime episodes on an Actions-chip player. Soft subtitles are not burned in, so pick releases that have the subtitles already in the picture.
Music videos on an MP3 player with a screen
Turn music videos saved as MKV into AMV so an MP3/MP4 player that plays 320x240 AMV shows the picture along with the song.
Songs with a single cover picture
An MKV that holds a song and one cover image becomes an AMV that shows the cover for the whole song, however long it runs.
Cartoons for a child's player
Load cartoon episodes onto a child's inexpensive MP4 player. Widescreen episodes get black bars at the top and bottom instead of a squashed picture.
Bringing an old MP4 player back into use
An old Actions-chip MP4 player that takes 320x240 AMV but rejects MKV files can play the same video once it is converted.
Lectures and language lessons for the commute
Watch recorded lectures or language lessons on a small player while commuting. Stereo or 5.1 sound is mixed down to the single mono track that AMV uses.
OBS screen recordings and tutorials
Software tutorials recorded as MKV in OBS convert with picture and sound in sync, even when the recording stores no frames while the screen is still.
Photo slideshows set to music
Photo slideshows exported as MKV, even at one picture per second, keep each photo in step with the music.
Portrait phone clips
Vertical videos saved as MKV keep their shape on the 320x240 screen, with black bars at the sides.
SUPPORTED FILES
MKV files with common codecs are supported.
Decoded and scaled to 320x240.
Mixed to mono for the player.
Kept in proportion with black bars.
Deinterlaced.
Get a silent track, because AMV players need one.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Budget players are fussy, so check these first.
01
Some players only accept 160x120 or 128x96 AMV. This converter makes 320x240, so check your player's manual.
02
Copy the AMV into the player's VIDEO folder and keep the file name short.
03
AMV can't carry subtitles, and they aren't burned into the picture.
04
HDR isn't tone-mapped, so colors can look washed out.
05
AMV is a low-resolution format with fixed quality.
06
Try one short clip first. If it still fails, the player may need the maker's own AMV variant.
Budget MP4 players came with their own Windows converter on a mini CD or a download page. dragdropdo turns MKV into AMV in the browser, so you don't need to find that old program.
| What matters | dragdropdo | The Player's Bundled Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, usually an old Windows-only installer. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~No. Windows only. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Some do. Many handle one file at a time. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free with the player, if you still have the disc. |
| Runs on current Windows, Mac and phones | ✓Yes. Any modern browser. | ~Often fails on Windows 10 and 11, and there is no Mac version. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert MKV to AMV in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
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Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
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MKV, or Matroska Video File, is a flexible multimedia container that supports various video, audio, and subtitle codecs. Ideal for high-definition online streaming, MKV files are widely used for storing movies, TV shows, and other video content. With its ability to hold multiple tracks and metadata, MKV is a preferred choice for media enthusiasts seeking quality and versatility.
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