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Convert MKV to M4R

Extract the audio from MKV videos and save it as M4R — ideal for custom iPhone ringtones and text tones.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5
    Quality
    Advanced options

    How to convert MKV to M4R

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more MKV files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that M4R is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your M4R downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    MKV vs M4R

    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the M4R file is far smaller than the MKV video.

    MKVM4R
    Full nameMatroska VideoiPhone Ringtone (AAC)
    TypeVideoAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMatroska.orgApple
    Introduced20022007
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✕ No
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes

    About MKV and M4R

    MKV: MKV is a flexible open container that can hold unlimited video, audio and subtitle tracks. It is popular for movies and anime but isn't supported by iPhone or most TVs out of the box.

    M4R: M4R is the iPhone ringtone format. It is an AAC audio file (the same as M4A) with a different extension, and iOS only accepts ringtones up to 30–40 seconds long.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert MKV to M4R on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your MKV, make sure M4R is selected and tap Convert. The M4R file is saved to your Downloads.
    How long can an iPhone ringtone be?
    Keep it to 30 seconds. If your file is longer, set a start time under Advanced → Trim and the next 30 seconds are used. For a visual editor, try the iPhone Ringtone Maker.
    Can I convert only part of the MKV?
    Yes. Open Advanced options → Trim and enter a start and end time.
    Will converting MKV to M4R reduce quality?
    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the M4R file is far smaller than the MKV video.
    Is this MKV to M4R converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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