It is the default format for OBS because it is crash-resistant . If your computer loses power or the software crashes during recording, the file remains readable up to the second the crash occurred. (In contrast, MP4 files often become corrupted and unusable if not finished properly).
This is the most common tool that uses this specific YYYY-MM-DD HH-MM-SS.mkv naming convention. 2023-02-05 17-45-58.mkv
While I cannot see the actual video content, the filename reveals specific technical and contextual details about the file's origin and format: 1. Breakdown of the Filename The numbers indicate exactly when the recording started: 5 February 2023 Time: 5:45:58 PM (17:45:58 in 24-hour format) 2. File Format: MKV (.mkv) It is the default format for OBS because
Use a modern media player like VLC Media Player or MPC-HC , as standard Windows/Mac players sometimes struggle with MKV files. This is the most common tool that uses
If your editing software doesn't accept MKV, you can go to OBS Studio and select File > Remux Recordings to quickly turn it into an MP4 file.
The format is a "container" that can hold multiple video, audio, and subtitle tracks in a single file.