PNG to MKV Converter
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Need help?How to Convert PNG to MKV Online
- Upload Your PNG Files — Drag and drop or select one or more PNG images.
- Choose Merge Strategy — Select Merge images to combine all PNGs into a single MKV video, or Video per image to create a separate MKV file for each PNG.
- Set Image Duration — Choose how long each image displays: from 1/60s (single frame at 60fps) to 10 seconds per frame. For a slideshow, 3–5 seconds works well.
- Choose a Quality Preset — Select from Highest, Very High (Recommended), High, Medium, Low, Very Low, or Lowest.
- Set Resolution (Optional) — Keep original, pick a Fixed Resolution preset (1920×1080 Full HD, 3840×2160 4K UHD, etc.), or enter exact width × height.
- Convert & Download — Click Convert and download your MKV files.
The video codec defaults to H.264 for MKV output, and the audio codec defaults to AAC. Both can be changed under Advanced settings — H.265, VP9, AV1, and many others are available for MKV.
Why Convert PNG to MKV?
MKV (Matroska) is an open-source video container that supports virtually every video and audio codec. Converting PNG images to MKV creates video files from still images — useful for slideshows, timelapse sequences, animation frames, and digital signage content. MKV's flexibility makes it the preferred container for media servers (Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi) and supports features like multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and chapter markers.
MKV vs Other Video Containers for Image Slideshows
| Feature | MKV | MP4 | MOV | AVI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codec support | Virtually all | H.264, H.265, AV1 | H.264, H.265, ProRes | Limited |
| Subtitle tracks | ✅ Multiple | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Chapter markers | ✅ | Limited | Limited | ❌ |
| Media server support | ✅ (Plex, Kodi, Jellyfin) | ✅ | Partial | ✅ |
| Open source | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Use Cases
- Timelapse videos — Combine hundreds of PNG frames from a timelapse capture into a single MKV video at your chosen framerate.
- Slideshows — Create photo slideshows from PNG images with 3–5 seconds per frame for presentations or digital photo frames.
- Animation — Assemble individual animation frames (exported as PNG from Blender, After Effects, etc.) into an MKV video.
- Media servers — MKV is the native format for Plex, Jellyfin, and Kodi. Create MKV content directly from image sequences.
How long will each image display?
You control this with the Image Duration setting. Options range from 1/60s (a single frame at 60fps) to 10 seconds per image. For timelapse, use 1/24s or 1/30s per frame.
Can I merge multiple PNGs into one video?
Yes. Select "Merge images" under Merge Strategy. All uploaded PNG files are combined into a single MKV video in upload order.
What video codec does the MKV output use?
H.264 by default. You can switch to H.265, VP9, AV1, MPEG-4, and many others under Video Codec in Advanced settings. MKV supports virtually every codec.
What resolution should I use?
Keep original to match your PNG dimensions. For standard video, use the Fixed Resolution presets: 1920×1080 (Full HD) or 3840×2160 (4K UHD).
Can I set a background color?
Yes. Under Background Color, choose from Black (default), White, and many other colors. This fills any space if your PNG dimensions don't match the output resolution.