ROQ to MKV - Online Video Converter
Convert ROQ to MKV online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About ROQ to MKV
Convert ROQ to MKV. RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. MKV is an open container holding multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks. Only the selected tracks carry over, so pick audio and subtitles first..
Why convert ROQ to MKV?
- Smaller files with MKV lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
ROQ vs MKV
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. | MKV is an open container holding multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks. |
When not to convert ROQ to MKV
- Skip MKV for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the ROQ original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive ROQ before batch MKV shares.
Limits
Starting point: ROQ - RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing. Only the selected tracks carry over, so pick audio and subtitles first. Encode MKV (H.264 / AAC) from ROQ 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.