How to Download Netflix Videos in MKV Format

By Justin SabrinaUpdated on August 22, 2023

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Although Netflix allows its subscribers to download movies and TV series on on Windows 10, iOS, and Android devices, there is no way for users to download Netflix videos in the format they really want, such as MKV. What is an MKV file? Why do you need to download Netflix videos as MKV? How to download Netflix Videos in MKV format? Read on this article, here you will find the aswers and solutions. After that, you will be able to play Netflix videos on multiple devices with the MKV player without the Netflix app!

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What is MKV and Why do you Need to Download Netflix Videos as MKV?

MKV stands for "Matroska Video", is one of the most popular video file formats. Most people would like to download or convert Netflix videos to MKV instead of MP4 format. MKV supports all videos and audios in any codec. Compared to the downloaded encrypted Netflix NFV format, MKV is an open-source video file format, compatible with most popular media player such as VLC Media Player, DivX Player. Highly flexible as it contains lots of audios, videos, subtitle tracks, pictures, and other files into a single file. Therefore, it has a larger file size than most other video formats like MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.

Besides, it supports descriptions, ratings, cover art, and even chapter points. For the users who want to download Nektflix videos with HD quality and metadata info kept, the MKV is the best option. Let's go back to the original topic: how do you download Netflix video to MKV format?

When you search for "How to download Netflix videos in MKV format" on Google, you will discover some third-party Netflix video downloader tools. When using a third party tool, it should be first reliable and secure, and then high quality and fast peed. Here Netflix Video Downloader from UkeySoft stands outs among others.

Best Way to Download Netflix Videos to MKV Format 👍

4kFinder Netflix Video Downloader from UkeySoft is an all-round Netflix video downloader, Netflix to MKV downloader, Netflix to MKV converter. As you know, there is no Netflix app for Mac. Surprisingly, this tool allows users to download Netflix movies and TV shows on Mac and Windows PC at lighting speed. It is capable of downloading Netflix movies and TV shows in MKV, MP4 formats with HD quality. Another advantage is that it will preserve all subtitles and audio tracks of the original Netflix videos. With a clear and intuitive interface, users can easily search for any title from the Netflix web browser on this download tool. Only in a few clicks, you will get Netflix video in MKV format without hassle!

Features of 4kFinder Netflix Video Downloader:

• Download Netflix movies & TV shows to computer.
• Download Netflix videos to MKV and MP4 format.
• Download Netflix video in full HD 1080P quality.
• Keep audio tracks and subtitles of Netflix videos.
• Fast download speed and lossless output quality.
• Play Netflix video files without the Netflix app.
• Watch Netflix videos offline on any device and player.

Easy Guide to Download Netflix Video in MKV Format with 4kFinder

Step 1. Launch 4kFinder Netflix Video Downloader
Click the Download button, download and install this Netflix Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Launch the program, and sign in with your Netflix Basic/Standard/Premium account.

Step 2. Add Netflix Movies or TV Shows
This smart tools offers two ways to import the Netflix video. With the built-in Netflix web browser, you can search any movie, TV show or documentary by name in the blank column, and tap Search icon.

Alternatively, you can go to the official Netflix website, find and copy the video link from the address bar, then paste the video link into the downloader and click the Search icon.

Step 3. Choose MKV Format
Click the "Gear" icon at the top right corner to customize the output settings. Then it will pop up a window, here you can select MKV from "Video format:" option. Meanwhile, you can change the Video codec (H264 or H265), Audio language, Subtitle language, Output Folder and more.

Step 4. Start Downloading Netflix Video to MKV
Click "Download" icon to let the tool download and save Netflix video in MKV format. During the process, you can pause or remove all.

If you add a TV show it will show all episodes, choose what you need or all, and click the "Download" icon next to it.

Step 5. Get Netflix in MKV Format
When finished, you can go to the "History" section to find well downloaded Netflix video files. Click the file icon next to the video to locate its output folder. You can see that they are all saved in .mkv format.

I have download Netflix movies to MP4 successfully, as the below screenshot, I can offline play the downloaded Netflix movies with VLC Media Player, no need to install the Netflix app.

Discover and Explore More Features of Netflix to MKV Downloader:

● Mainstream Video Formats - It offers the most popular download formats (MKV and MPV) to meet the needs of any device or player.

● Incredible Download Speed - 50X super faster speed helps you get your needed content from Netflix immediately.

● Batch Download - Download full movie or an entire episode of TV shows from Netflix with just one click.

● Flexible Search Function - Search any Netflix movie or TV show by entering keywords or pasting URLs.

● Customized Output Settings - You can modify the output folder, video quality, video codec, language and other parameters as you prefer.

● HD Resolution - Gives you three resolution options: low (144p, 240p), middle (360p, 480p), high (HD 720p, 1080p).

● Language Selection - This program supports multiple languages for audio tracks and subtitles for your reference.

● Video Metadata Preserved - It will remain the original video medatada, including cast, video codec, season number, cover, duration, etc.

Two Alternative Ways to Convert Netflix Videos to MKV

No.1 UkeySoft Screen Recorder

Downloading a whole Netflix video would be too much for some people. As they only want to save a short video clip from Netflix videos. Thus, using a Netflix recorder would be more rational and convenient. Here we highly recommend UkeySoft Screen Recorder.

UkeySoft Screen Recorder (Windows Version) is a full-featured video recorder, converter and editor. It is capable of recording everything on your computer screen, including online videos, movies, music videos, gameplay, online meetings, etc.

With it, users can easily record Netflix movies or TV shows as MP4 format, and then use its built-in video converter to convert Netflix from MP4 to MKV format. Moreover, users are also allowed to edit, merge, cut the Netflix videos files freely.

How to Record and Convert Netflix Videos to MKV via UkeySoft Screen Recorder?

Step 1. Download and install UkeySoft Screen Recorder on Windows PC. Launch the recorder and choose "Screen Recorder".

Step 2. Customize the recording area: Full Screen or User-Defined. Then click "Gear" icon to set output preferences (select MP4 format and HD quality).

Step 3. Play any movie or show on Netflix Windows app or web browser, and hit on "Record" button. When finished, save the recorded Netflix video.

Step 4. Go to the main interface of UkeySoft program, choose "Video Toolbox".

Step 5. Click "Add Files", and import the recorded Netflix MP4 video file. Click "Output Format" and choose MKV format from the options. You can edit the output video as you like. Finally, press on "Start" button to convert it to MKV format.

👎 Disadvantages:
● Unable to download an entire episode.
● 1:1 speed, you need to play the video to record it.

No.2 Online Video Converter

Here we will present you an online video downloader and converter: SaveTheVideo.com. As the name suggests, it can save videos of popular websites for you. This online website can download or convert online video to MP4, MKV, MP3 or other common formats. If you don't want to install a third-party software on your computer, this online tool is another option to convert Netflix video to MKV format. But it is not 100% effective. Sometimes, it can't read and analyze the pasted URL and displays an error.

How to Convert Netflix to MKV Online?
Step 1. Go to SaveTheVideo.com on a web browser.

Step 2. Open Netflix app or web player, find a video you want to download, and copy its URL.

Step 3. Paste the URL to SaveTheVideo.com, and click "Start" button to analyze it.

Step 4. Tap "Convert" tab, and choose MKV format. Then click "Convert to MKV" button.

👎 Disadvantages:
● Downloading an entire episode is not supported.
● The website is unstable (some Netflix video links could not be analyzed).
● Lossy, the downloaded Netflix video might not match original quality.

FAQs of Downloading Netflix Videos to MKV

❓ What Format is Netflix Download?
In fact, Netflix use a special encoded video format: NFV. All video downloaded from Netflix app would be saved in NFV video format. Users can only access them within the Netflix app.

❓ Can I Share the Downloaded Netflix Videos with Friends?
Netflix allows you share movies and TV shows with other via "Share" button on mobile devices. When you download or convert Netflix videos to MKV, you own them. You can share it with your friends or family. But keep in mind only for personal entertainment, not for business.

❓ How to Convert Netflix Videos to MKV without Losing Quality?
To convert Netflix download to MKV without losing the quality, you'd better use a professional Netflix to MKV downloader or converter, such as 4kFinder Netflix Video Downloader. It assists you to download Netflix videos to MKV with full HD 1080p quality.

Best 10 Free MKV Players for Windows/Mac/iOS/Android

After downloading Netflix videos to MKV files, how can you open these MKV files? Here are some free MKV players you can try:

VLC Media Player - Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, Linux
DivX Player - Mac, Windows
5KPlayer - Mac, Windows
RealPlayer - Mac, Windows, Linux, Android
Media Player Classic - Windows
MiniTool MovieMaker - Windows
Elmedia Video Player - Mac
MPlayer X - Mac
Quicktime Player - Mac
MoliPlayer - iOS
MX Player - Android

Conclusion

That's all you need to know about downloading Netflix videos to MKV format. You can download Netflix movies and TV series to MKV with a professional Netflix video downloader, or record and save Netflix videos as MKV files using a screen recorder. Or even download and convert Netflix video to MKV with an online website. Simply compare each method and select the best one. If you care more about video quality, download speed, software performance, and security, then 4kFinder Netflix Video Downloader is the best option for you. Give it a try right now!

Justin Sabrina

Justin Sabrina has over 10 years of content writing experience. She specializes in product reviews, how-to guides, tips and tricks, top lists, etc. on data encryption, multi-media conversion, screen recording and iOS unlocking. At UkeySoft, she performs in-depth research SEO copywriting and collaborates with our R & D team to offer effective software solution, most of her articles on software are helpful and easy to read, helping our reader easily solve problems through using software or apps.

Justin Sabrina

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