Description:
GUI including a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files (MKV)
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 100.0-1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
mkv
matroska
video
multimedia
muxing
editing
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Install:
brew install --cask mkvtoolnix-app
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About:
MKVToolNix is a comprehensive suite of command-line tools and a GUI for working with Matroska (MKV) container files. It allows users to inspect, merge, split, edit, and remux video, audio, and subtitle tracks without re-encoding. Its primary value is providing granular control over multimedia container structures for advanced video editing and archival workflows.
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Key Features:
- mkvmerge: Mux multiple multimedia streams into a single MKV file
- mkvinfo: Display detailed technical information about MKV file contents
- mkvpropedit: Edit container properties, track headers, and chapters without remuxing
- mkvextract: Extract tracks, attachments, chapters, and tags from MKV files
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Use Cases:
- Combining separate video, audio, and subtitle files into a single MKV container
- Adding or removing subtitle tracks and audio streams from existing video files
- Editing metadata, chapter markers, and track properties without re-encoding
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Alternatives:
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FFmpeg
– FFmpeg is a broader multimedia framework, while MKVToolNix specializes specifically in Matroska container manipulation with more intuitive track management
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HandBrake
– HandBrake focuses on transcoding video formats, whereas MKVToolNix preserves original quality by working with container muxing and demuxing
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| Jul 6, 2026 2:02pm |
100.0-1 |
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| May 24, 2026 7:10pm |
99.0-1 |
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98.0-1 |
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29.0.0 |
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29.0.0 |
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