How to Convert MTS/M2TS to MKV at Ease – 5 Meticulous Ways

Do you want to convert M2TS to MKV for free? Do you want to merge your MTS/M2TS files into one MKV file, or do you want to separate them into several MKV files? Do you want to make your MKV file as small as possible without quality loss? No matter your demands, you can find your way here and convert your files successfully with my instructions.

Part 1: Why Should You Convert M2TS to MKV?

M2TS is a specialized video format for Blu-ray discs and high-definition streaming, while MKV is more compatible and ideal for any video and audio codec. Therefore, we can change M2TS to MKV for easier transferring and editing.

Part 2: 3 Ways to Convert M2TS to MKV on Windows/Mac

1. Tipard Video Converter Ultimate

Tipard Video Converter Ultimate specializes in converting video and audio files supporting 1000+ formats, including 8K, 4K, and 1080p. With its optimized arithmetic, you can change video files with the best quality without foregoing the file size demand. Moreover, you can trim, reverse, enhance, and add gorgeous effects and themes to your videos with easy steps. Download it and convert M2TS to MKV for free.

Step 1Launch the program > choose the default Converter tab > click the Add Files button and add your M2TS files.

Step 2Click the drop-down box beside Output Format > click Video tab > select MKV directly or search it > choose the proper quality for your MKV file (usually Same as source) > click the drop-down box beside Save to to browse and select final path folder.

Step 3Click the scissors button to cut videos or merge them into one (optional) > click Convert All

2. Handbrake

Handbrake is an open-source video converter that supports various inputting formats, including DVD and Blu-ray. It allows users to save and load presets with one click, so they won't have to configure the same parameters every time. Although it only supports three of the most often used outputting formats, MP4, MKV, and WebM, it is a popular converter because it is speedy - referring to both steps and speed. With Handbrake, M2TS to MKV converting is a piece of cake.

Step 1Launch the program and upload or drag files to it.

Step 2Set MKV as output format under the Summary tab. Click Add to Queue.

Step 3Beside Title, choose the other file and repeat Step 2.

Step 4Click Queue and Start Queue.

3. FFmpeg

FFmpeg is a command-line conversion tool, and theoretically, you are allowed to convert any two video and audio formats for free within one line using FFmpeg; M2TS to MKV is not an exception. In this article, I will show you how to use FFmpeg without configuring the environment variables.

Step 1Download and unzip FFmpeg to C disc. Put your M2TS file into the bin folder inside FFmpeg, as shown in the image; click the path bar and copy the bin path address, which will be used in Step 3.

Step 2Press Ctrl+R, input cmd, and click OK or press Enter to open the command line.

Step 3First, input "cd [your bin folder path]", and press Enter; then input "ffmpeg -i [your file name].ts [your output MKV name].mkv".

Part 3: 2 Ways to Convert M2TS to MKV Free Online

The three desktop converters perform well if you want to trim files smoothly, convert fast, or even use one command line professionally. However, if only one small M2TS file is prepared to be converted to MKV, online transferring accelerates the process because it's easy to access. Without further ado, let's see how to convert M2TS to MKV for free with two excellent online tools.

1. Convert APP

Convert APP online converter has vivid interface colors and a striking uploading button, and its uploading speed is also slower than the following one.

Step 1Go to Convert APP and search "M2TS to MKV"

Step 2Click to choose files or drag them to the box. You can change 20 files at a time.

Step 3Wait and download your file.

2. Aconvert

Aconvert is an extensive and free online converter that has converted 461,078,246 files until now.

Step 1Upload our file (up to 200M) from a computer or URL, Google Drive or Dropbox by clicking different tabs; we can set our parameters before or after loading the file.

Step 2Click Convert Now, and it will start reading and converting files. When finished, click the file name to download it directly to your computer, or click the little download button through the QR code, or upload them to Google Drive or Dropbox.

Part 4: FAQs on Convert MTS/M2TS to MKV

Conclusion

In conclusion, Tipard Video Converter Ultimate is a specialist in converting M2TS to MKV, with the best quality and small file size for free; Handbrake is the fastest but basic; and FFmpeg is complex to configure but powerful; online tools are efficient and effective. By the way, they are also MKV to MTS/M2TS converters. There is no best converter but the best choice for you. What do you think?