How to Extract Audio Track from MKV

Being saved in the Matroska multimedia container format, WKV files support a set of media codecs and compile some of the formats of SRT, SSA, USF, as well as Vob subtitles. You may have used the MKV files to store your TV shows, movies, and short videos many times, or you may be a member of the anime fan-subbing community. In response to the MKV file editing, many users now are confused about how to convert MKV files to audio. That's it! We're going to review the 4 easy and tested ways to extract audio from MKV. And one thing you've got to remember is the extracted MP3 files will be archived automatically on your destined save path directory after using the tools introduced.

• How to Extract Audio from MKV in Mac and Windows
• How to Extract Audio from MKV Files Online
• [Try Alternatives] Extract Audio from MKV Video File in VLC & MKVToolNix
• The Last Talk

To easily and quickly extract audio from MKV, MP4, AVI, DivX, WMV, 4K Video, MOV, M4A, iPhone Media, Samsung Media, and many social media, the VideMake MKV Video Editor will be the first option. Beginners and professionals find VideMake a cross-platform and multifunctional video editing toolkit to use. Extracting audio from MKV in Mac and Windows can be made in one click.

You have MKV Soundtrack Extractor, Joiner, Trimmer, Recorder, Splitter, Cropper, Converter, Speed Changer(Slow-Motion Maker), and more MKV file editing features and effects in VideMake. If you are using the 5.1 audio files and want to extract 5.1 audio from MKV, you can directly download this tool and import files into the timeline to make your requirements come true.

Millions of YouTubers, Facebookers, Instagrammers, and TikTokers use VideMake as their helpful and smart assistant. Click here to download VideMake!

Learn How to How to Extract Audio Track from MKV with VideMake

Upload MKV Files to Timeline

Press the "File" and "Import Media" icons from the menu to make your files imported. Or you can drag-n-drop the files under the timeline altogether. The tool is perfect for extracting multiple audio tracks from MKV.

Begin to Extract Audio from MKV

To extract/detach the audio track from MKV files, you can press "Ctrl" + "Alt" + "D", or right-click the clip to select "Detach Audio".

Export Audio Track

To export the extracted audio track, it will be no use clicking the "Export" icon directly because VideMake is a video editor in practice. To do this, you need to click the menu "Export" and "Export Audio". Before the final downloading, AecMovi can change your audio format, output name, output path, thread count, resolution, size, codec, bitrate, and more.

Clideo features an easy-to-use audio tracker. When it comes to extracting audio from MKV online, Clideo is quick and amazingly compatible with all audio formats, such as MP3, OGG, WMA, and WAV. Besides, the tool provides you with 2 ways to trim and extract MP3 files: You find it easy to select the duration by moving the built-in makers or alternatively by uploading the wanted length in seconds.

Clide supports you to import video from local folders, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Choose File to Import Video

You can click the "Choose File" to make MKV files uploaded. If you want to get unlimited storage time and make projects without any remaining watermarks, you can upgrade to the Clideo Pro by paying $9 monthly or $72 yearly. A moment later, Clide will extract the audio from MKV files.

Make MKV Audio Extraction

First of all, trimming the MKV file. Then you need to tick the "Extract Selected" to extract audio from MKV online with Clideo. You can click the Format icon on the lower left-hand side of the dialog box to change the final format.

Download Extracted MKV Audio

You can replay the removed MP3 in real-time online. Clideo downloads your files and is able to cut the files as well.

1. How to Extract Audio from MKV VLC

VLC is an open-source and cross-platform video player and editor and compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Compared to VideMake, you may find VLC difficult to use if you are a beginner in the video creation field. VLC comes with a set of audio effects and features like Audio Equalizer, Compressor, Spatializer, Stereo Widener, and Pitch Changer.

Go to Convert and Save in VLC

You don't need to import files in the first place to extract audio from MKV in VLC. Just click the menu "Media" and "Convert/Save...".

Choose MKV File to Extract Audio

On the pop-up dialogue "Open Media", click the "+Add..." to upload your MKV files.

Extract Audio from MKV

In this step, you need to unfold "Profile" to select "Audio - MP3". Then pre-set the destination file. When you have finished it, click "Start" to make the final export.

2. How to Extract Audio from Video in MKVToolNix

MKVToolNix is a professional MKV video editing software that is compatible with both Mac and Windows. You can adjust metadata from the Info Tool and Header Editor. The main MKV video editing is going to be edited in the Multiplexer dialogue box. This software is free and open-source to use, which offers parameters to control the values of video and audio codec, framerate, size, tags, and more.

Add Source Files

You need to click "+Add source files" to import designated MKV files with MKVToolNix.

Extract Audio from MKV Video

Next up, tick the AC-3 to save the audio resource while cross other tracks. You are empowered to keep other tags as well.

Export Extracted MP3

Go to "Start multiplexing" to download the files in this tool, but you need to pre-set the save path directory at the very beginning.

If you want to know which above-mentioned software or online tool is the easiest, you find VideMake brings users great UX and a plethora of video elements. While Clideo can extract audio from MKV without any downloading. Also, VLC and MKVToolNix are released completely free and no watermark is left after exporting.