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It is a digital media player that is endowed with incomparable abilities. However, there is a challenge, which is how to play MKV files over it.
Chromecast does not support all the formats apart from a few that help you tune.
This is why the .MKV files are not supported as you try to cast. Chromecast can actually accept the MKV but only the common MKV videos.
MKV on its own is just like a video container that has the ability to hold many audios and video audio codec.
If your MKV codec falls in the range of ac3/DTS audio codec/ H.265 video codec then it will be rejected by Chromecast. Hence, itโs either you cast the video or convert it to MKV format.
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Video Converters for Casting MKV video to Chromecast
With a video converter, you can solve unnecessary troubles. This software is an excellent device and its installation is easy.
Pavtube among other converters when it opened, the simple and straightforward interface will make everything easy because it has few buttons. Another good thing is that Mac OS supports it.
Note: All that is required is to input and load the particular MKV video direct to the software. It already has improved stability which makes it easier to load more than more video files. This makes use of batch video conversion.
Another good thing is that you can convert to a particular format that is supported by Chromecast. For instance, itโs obvious that Chromecast can support formats in WebM, MP4, etc.
Chromecast Ultra can support 4K video, itโs even possible to select 4K MKV and use it on Chromecast. In addition, you can upscale ordinary videos to 4K videos freely.
How to stream MKV to Chromecast
Load video files
First, you need to install and load your preferrable video converter on your device or computer system.
- Click on File
- Add Audio/Video. This will load the MKV video directly to the program.
If you want you can combine all the files to a specific folder.
With this you can load it once, then select batch conversion. Alternatively, itโs possible to also drag the video directly to the window. In a situation where you experience any compatibility problem especially on Chromecast, load everything to the video converter.
Select the preferred output format
Tab on the Format bar, from the drop-down menu, youโll get to see different categories such as 3D Video, HD Video, etc. For example; you can decide to choose MP4 video for Chromecast, HD MP4 video from HD Video, 3D MP4 video for 3D TV.
For those that their TV set has 4K features, itโs possible to scale up the HD video directly to 4K.
The best methods to play MKV on Chromecast are as follows:
- WebM encoded with Video codecs H.264 (4.1, 4.2 OR 5 Levels)
- MP4
- VP8
- audio codecs LC-AAC, HE-AAC, CELT/Opu
- MP3
- Vorbis
- MOV
- 3G2
- FLV
- AVI, etc.
From the list outlined above, from all indications, 4K video is missing. But you can still get this; click on the settings which are located at the bottom of the major interface.
There the video resolution can be changed to 4K such as 3840p to 1080p. Apart from this, you can also adjust other video parameters. For instance, video frame, audio/video codec, etc.
Start Video Conversion
This is the final step. Simply click on convert. With this instruction, the tool will now proceed and convert the video to the accepted format. Having done all these, you can begin to stream video on Chromecast with TV playback.
In Conclusion
If youโve completely followed all the instructions listed in this write-up, you can Comfortably, play any video format on your Chromecast.
Even video format that was once rejected by Chromecast can be played effortlessly. In addition, you can make use of VLC to stream the video. Alternatively, you can install the Chromecast app which you can use for casting any video.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible for Chromecast to run MKV format?
This can be done on either Windows or Android devices. For Chromecast, it will reject it because it does not support MKV files. But converting it will make this possible.
Can MKV be successfully streamed?
MKV is known as a digital video that supports various types of video and audio codecs. Making reference to the Windows Media Player, it has VLC and Media Player Classic which was built in to comfortably stream MKV videos.
Which video format, in particular, does Chromecast support?
Webm and MP4 is the default format which is supported by Chromecast. In addition, Smooth Streaming, MPEG-DASH, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) are also supported. For others, theyโre not supported.
