Free MKV Player 1.0.5 (VLC player)
March 13, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Media
Requirements
Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP
Author/Supplier
Videolan
File Size
18MB
File Name
vlc-1.0.5-win32.exe
Program Type & License
Free MKV player (open source)
Description
What is an MKV file?
An MKV file is a media format that is named after the matryoshka* – Russian dolls that fit inside each other. MKV files are different to most video files in one key area – they permit different types of content to be wrapped up together. This can include a range of video, audio, picture or sub-title tracks. The simplest way to think of it is like a handbag for various media files. For example, in the event you went on holiday, you could simpler include videos, photographs & even music or other sounds in one simple file. Unlike most video formats where you must rigidly stick to one type of video file (eg Quicktime), you are free to include different file types – such as video captured from different cameras. And you can put in sub-titles in parts where a specific person’s voice has not been recorded clearly.
Is there a free MKV player obtainable?
In order to view the contents of an MKV file, you require a special player. Windows Media Player or Quicktime cannot play MKV files unless you track down the correct codec pack for each. Even this may generate issues if the MKV file contains formats such as RealPlayer or you have sure problematic versions of these players or their codecs on your method. The simplest solution is VLC Player, a free MKV player that can view both MKV video files & plenty of other common media files. It will let you play MKV files on most Windows systems. The free download package listed above will install version 1.0.5 of the VLC player onto your method.
