Tips to open MKA file
Can't open the MKA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MKA files as well as a list of programs that support MKA files.
MKA file extension
| File Name |
Matroska Audio Format |
| File Developer |
Matroska |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The MKA file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MKA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MKA file on each system platform.
What is MKA file?
The file in the MKA format belongs to the Audio Files category. It was designed by Matroska. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Matroska Audio Format is supported by 4 operating systems. The file will work on Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use MPlayer to handle this file. This is a program created by The MPlayer Team. This file type can also be opened by 14 other programs. You can use Media Player Classic, Free Audio Converter, KMPlayer, BS.Player in case MPlayer cannot be used.
How to open MKA file?
The main problem with Matroska Audio Format is that the MKA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open MKA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MKA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install MPlayer
The first step is to check if the computer has the MPlayer program installed. This can be achieved by typing MPlayer into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MKA with MPlayer. Below you will find a list of applications that support MKA files.
Programs to open MKA file
Remember to download programs supporting MKA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPlayer with MKA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MKA file to open in the MPlayer application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MKA file with the MPlayer application.
Step 3. Update MPlayer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MPlayer program with the Matroska Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the The MPlayer Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MKA file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to MKA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MKA file. Sometimes virus-infected MKA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MKA files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MKA files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Matroska
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file MKA except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move MKA to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the MKA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file MKA to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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