Matroska
Matroska is an open, royalty-free multimedia container format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture, or subtitle tracks in one file. It is designed as a modern alternative to older formats like AVI and MP4, offering features like chapter support, metadata, and error recovery. The format is widely used for storing movies, TV shows, and other video content, with file extensions such as .mkv, .mka, .mks, and .mk3d.
Developers should learn Matroska when working on multimedia applications, video editing tools, or streaming services that require flexible and feature-rich container formats. It is particularly useful for handling high-quality video with multiple audio tracks and subtitles, such as in media players, video converters, or content distribution platforms. Its open standard and extensibility make it a good choice for projects that need to support advanced features like 3D video or interactive menus.