MKV to ROQ - Online Video Converter
Convert MKV to ROQ online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About MKV to ROQ
Convert MKV to ROQ. MKV is an open container holding multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks. RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing..
Why convert MKV to ROQ?
- Smaller files with ROQ lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
MKV vs ROQ
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | MKV is an open container holding multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks. | RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. |
When not to convert MKV to ROQ
- Skip ROQ for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the MKV original.
- Flatten transparency first: ROQ has no alpha channel, so composite MKV over a background color.
Limits
Starting point: MKV - Multi-track container for video, audio, subtitles. Only the selected tracks carry over, so pick audio and subtitles first. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing. Encode ROQ (RoQ Video / RoQ Audio) from MKV at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.