Ask HN: How do I import an MKV to iMovie?

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Hey guys - I have a MKV file that I want to use in iMovie. I'm having trouble finding any free software online to convert the file. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!!

- Zach

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Check out video monkey to get it into a MP4 container. Then QuickTime/iMovie will work with it.

You'll loose some quality though from the encode to MP4.

Your best bet is to search for something that will get that MKV file into apple intermediate codec, or ProRes.

Check the Mac App Store for apps that will convert MKVs without transcoding them.

thanks!

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