Matroska Specification
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The open specification for the Matroska multimedia container, which is the basis for MKV files. It defines how video, audio, subtitle, and metadata tracks are stored in a single file and is fully open and extensible.
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Matroska Specification is cataloged in Standards & Industry and Specs & Standards. Its topics include container, specification, MKV, multimedia, and file format.
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