MKVToolNix
Find news and download links for MKVToolNix, a collection of Matroska tools for Linux, Unix and Windows.
About MKVToolNix
MKVToolNix is a set of tools for creating, altering and inspecting Matroska files. The project publishes builds for Linux, other Unix systems and Windows, and the homepage lists the latest release news and download links. The current release is v102.0, released on 2026-09-14. The homepage also lists source code, documentation, a FAQ, a bug tracker and an Atom feed for release updates.
Packaging support changes over time. Recent news items list packages added for Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora 43, and dropped support for Ubuntu 25.10, Ubuntu 25.04 and armhf (32-bit ARM) on Ubuntu. The author has also said that macOS binaries and macOS support will stop in the second half of 2026, citing Apple's discontinuation of the Rosetta x86-to-ARM translation system.
Key features
- Create, alter and inspect Matroska files
- Builds for Linux, other Unix systems and Windows
- Packages for Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora 43 listed in recent news
- macOS binaries (DMG), including a Universal build, for releases 98 and newer
- Public bug tracker for reporting errors
Best for: Users who work with Matroska files on Linux, other Unix systems or Windows and need the MKVToolNix tools.
Good for
- Community contributors rebuilt the macOS build system and added ARM and Universal DMG binaries
- The author asks users to report errors and says bug reports are valued
Watch out for
- The author plans to stop providing macOS binaries and macOS support in the second half of 2026
- Support was dropped for Ubuntu 25.10, Ubuntu 25.04 and armhf on Ubuntu
MKVToolNix at a glance
- Website
- mkvtoolnix.download
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Video Editing & Animation
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MKVToolNix FAQ
Will macOS binaries continue to be provided?
The author has stated that macOS binaries and any macOS support will stop in the second half of 2026, due to Apple discontinuing the Rosetta x86-to-ARM translation system. Binaries for releases 98 and newer were provided again with work from community members.
Which Ubuntu and Fedora versions have recent packaging changes?
Packages were added for Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora 43. Support was dropped for Ubuntu 25.10, Ubuntu 25.04 and armhf (32-bit ARM) on Ubuntu.
How can users report problems?
The homepage has a Bugs section, and the author asks users to report any errors they encounter.
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