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MKVToolNix

brew install --cask mkvtoolnix-app v99.0-1

Create, edit, and inspect Matroska (MKV) video container files with a GUI and command-line tools.

Why you might care

MKVToolNix is the most comprehensive open-source solution for working with MKV files, allowing you to mux/demux video streams, adjust tracks, and edit metadata. It's ideal for people encoding videos or remuxing content who need fine-grained control over container operations without expensive proprietary software.

Categories

video-player dev-tools

Alternatives

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