Sample MKV Videos for Download

MKV · .mkv

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Download sample MKV videos for upload and media-inspection tests. The 360p, approximately 500 KB sample contains H.264 video and AAC audio at 640 × 360 pixels, with a duration of about 12 seconds.

Choose a sample below. Exact file sizes are listed beside each download.

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Verified sample files · Actual sizes · SHA-256 available

Target size	File	Actual size	Download
360p · 500 KB	`example-360p-500kb.mkv`	495 KB	Download
360p · 1 MB	`example-360p-1mb.mkv`	1013 KB	Download
360p · 5 MB	`example-360p-5mb.mkv`	5.00 MB	Download
360p · 10 MB	`example-360p-10mb.mkv`	9.80 MB	Download
360p · 25 MB	`example-360p-25mb.mkv`	25 MB	Download
720p · 1 MB	`example-720p-1mb.mkv`	1013 KB	Download
720p · 5 MB	`example-720p-5mb.mkv`	4.94 MB	Download
720p · 10 MB	`example-720p-10mb.mkv`	9.88 MB	Download
720p · 25 MB	`example-720p-25mb.mkv`	25 MB	Download
1080p · 1 MB	`example-1080p-1mb.mkv`	1005 KB	Download
1080p · 5 MB	`example-1080p-5mb.mkv`	4.92 MB	Download
1080p · 10 MB	`example-1080p-10mb.mkv`	9.92 MB	Download
1080p · 25 MB	`example-1080p-25mb.mkv`	25 MB	Download

Target size is approximate. Use Actual size for limit tests. Open file details for SHA-256 checksums.

File details and SHA-256 checksums

Full SHA-256 for automated tests. MIME video/x-matroska for all sizes.

360p · 500 KB example-360p-500kb.mkv 506708 bytes (495 KB)

10ae243bdb030f87626c90a80dc2c788302477aa53d40bda4c6f64af32213a7d
360p · 1 MB example-360p-1mb.mkv 1037594 bytes (1013 KB)

98c3feef93ca283323f80cf74267097335fd75e9f03a1e05dca981308b085939
360p · 5 MB example-360p-5mb.mkv 5240876 bytes (5.00 MB)

70301801eef0f1fc82ab549548cd9edbe8f7e67869110215a7f6e28c13b859cc
360p · 10 MB example-360p-10mb.mkv 10279318 bytes (9.80 MB)

f1cb9d4a3694468b0e4f16adc47d468036ff4baefc16fc1e173d18d1276abca4
360p · 25 MB example-360p-25mb.mkv 25775300 bytes (25 MB)

8e8a2b73a27979f5a2276b2afa704c48958c050da5d8a90fdf312b59826c025f
720p · 1 MB example-720p-1mb.mkv 1037222 bytes (1013 KB)

8ee2672b22f478bd824b6b68d8dba9025ef194f0814b720b208dffa0ce8633be
720p · 5 MB example-720p-5mb.mkv 5175289 bytes (4.94 MB)

ac09e40bce6df4ccda9fef53b7ebd4b5e9fd926e06ca3a3ef7a64fedce2f5ed8
720p · 10 MB example-720p-10mb.mkv 10359132 bytes (9.88 MB)

7ce0af2286308245cc9d8427efc3bbb46ee68374f8336ca2b1e82b862959b28b
720p · 25 MB example-720p-25mb.mkv 25830721 bytes (25 MB)

bf8ca3e6189f3ce171e4b3d9651080106b4dd3a4c6fa55d5d83ac8578a4d64f5
1080p · 1 MB example-1080p-1mb.mkv 1029557 bytes (1005 KB)

6c46da41ec5aa704c8024d7c3c37a83e16c87ca3d8eff8a43d1472d2293e9096
1080p · 5 MB example-1080p-5mb.mkv 5164021 bytes (4.92 MB)

3ef2bca4f814b3c50484af23b70732ed7d1917213d0d3a5c9cb746ae5a0d2b23
1080p · 10 MB example-1080p-10mb.mkv 10405552 bytes (9.92 MB)

7e388462c5934611c5072a1040064e0008c21f385f5de1097668e7f2c1731ef4
1080p · 25 MB example-1080p-25mb.mkv 25861058 bytes (25 MB)

9ac39c6f2eae6e7baece6870be8c5e233ac480008d4efbfae8d9e0f2f6abb747

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About these samples

These are synthetic sample files for testing and learning. They are not real user documents and are not intended to contain personal data. A matching SHA-256 confirms you received the published bytes — it is not a malware scan or a guarantee that every application will accept the file.

File information

Format: Matroska Video
Extension: .mkv
MIME type: video/x-matroska
Category: Video
License: Free for testing and development

Common test uses

Upload form limits: Confirm .mkv acceptance and size caps.
Media inspection: Probe H.264 + AAC Matroska fixtures in CI.
Player smoke tests: Open samples in desktop players you support.

What's in these samples

Checked on the smallest 360p / ~500 KB sample: Matroska container, 640 × 360, H.264 video plus AAC audio, about 12.004 seconds. One video stream and one audio stream — no subtitle stream. These measurements apply to that smallest sample; larger downloads may differ. For broader browser playback, see MP4 samples.

What Is an MKV Example File?

An MKV example file is a Matroska video container for upload and media-tool tests.

Browser and player support vary. These samples are not a multi-audio / multi-subtitle suite unless a specific file documents those streams.

Notes about these MKV samples

MIME type is video/x-matroska. Related: MP4, M4V, WMV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are MKV example files free?

Yes. Published MKV samples are free to download.

What codecs are in the smallest MKV?

H.264 video and AAC audio in a Matroska container at 640 × 360, about 12 seconds, with one video and one audio stream.

Will every browser play MKV?

Not reliably. Prefer MP4 when you need broad HTML5 playback; use MKV for Matroska-specific tooling.

Looking for More Sample Video?

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Also try: MP4 Example Files · M4V Example Files · WMV Example Files · WEBM Example Files

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