Tips to open MKS file

Can't open the MKS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MKS files as well as a list of programs that support MKS files.

MKS file extension

File Name Matroska Subtitles Stream
File Developer VideoLAN Project Team
File Category Video Files

The MKS file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MKS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MKS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is MKS file?

The MKS file has been categorized as Video Files. The creator of this file is VideoLAN Project Team. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Matroska Subtitles Stream is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, Windows. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. VLC media player for Android, The Core Media Player will apply when it is not possible to use VLC media player.

How to open MKS file?

An often recurring problem with Matroska Subtitles Stream is that MKS is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open MKS, 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 MKS 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 VLC media player

In this case, you should first verify that the VLC media player application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name VLC media player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file MKS.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with MKS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MKS file still does not use the VLC media player program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MKS file with the VLC media player program.

Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version

If, however, after binding VLC media player with Matroska Subtitles Stream there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VideoLAN Project Team page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MKS file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The MKS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MKS file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MKS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MKS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MKS file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MKS files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact VideoLAN Project Team
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MKS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the MKS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the MKS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MKS file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MKS file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.