MKA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .mka
MIME Type audio/x-matroska
Container For Audio data
Based On EBML (Extensible Binary Meta Language)
Open Format Yes
Streaming Capable Yes
Lossless Compression Supported
Multi-Channel Audio Supported
Metadata Support Yes
Chapter Support Yes
Subtitle Support Not Applicable (audio format)
Default Audio Codec Vorbis, but supports several others
3D Audio Format Support Yes
Typical Usage Storing high-quality audio files
Encryption Support Yes
Library Support LibMatroska
Advantages Over MP3 Better quality at same bit rates, supports more audio formats and features
Interactivity Menus and chapter selection
Complexity for Developers Moderate, due to its extensive features
Sample Rate Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depth Up to 24 bit