how to get sound for a MKV file video

[Windows Central Question]

how to get sound on windows 10 for a MKV Vudeo

 

[davidhk129]

Suggestion only :

I do not have a direct answer for you, except to suggest :

Install VLC Media Player.
It plays almost all audio and video file formats. there is no worry about correct codecs.
It is Free.
It is well known and widely used.
It definitely plays MKV files.
I use it and I vouch for it.

Download official VLC media player for Windows - VideoLAN

 

[cheetahwig1]

Another possibility is to use Wondershare. I think you get some free uses before you have to pay, but it'll convert ANY format into ANY format. My Blu-ray player will play movies on a thumb drive if it's in MKV format. Wondershare will take any mpg, mp4, avi, etc and convert it into an MKV. It also downloads any video online so I sprang for the paid version and use it all the time.

 

[Ryujingt3]

Another vote for VLC Media Player. It plays MKV files just fine. If there is still no sound playing an MKV file in VLC, check your sound card hardware and drivers.