Dino
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Currently, if you download movies from forums, there's a high chance you'll encounter Matroska MKV format videos. If you're only watching them, there's no issue.
However, if you want to edit these videos with Adobe software, unfortunately, that's not possible.
Adobe no longer allows importing MKV videos. In fact, Adobe used to support MKV files very well (including Premiere, After Effects, etc.) in earlier versions.
But since Adobe CC 2019, support for MKV video has officially been discontinued.
**To fix this issue, I suggest three methods:**
**1. Install the Autokroma Influx Plugin**
The Autokroma Influx plugin allows you to import MKV videos directly into Adobe.
You can download Autokroma Influx here: [autokroma.com/Influx](https://autokroma.com/Influx)
**Advantages:**
- Retains the original video quality.
- Saves time.
- Compatible with the latest versions of Adobe.
**Disadvantages:**
- Paid, and it’s quite expensive.
**Note:**
Autokroma Influx supports importing MKV files but does not solve the issue with HEVC (H.265) video codecs, which are very popular today.
To work with HEVC, you’ll need to install additional codecs and plugins. For instructions, visit here:
[How to Fix Adobe Import Video MP4 HEVC (H.265)](https://sharevina.com/threads/huong-dan-fix-loi-adobe-import-video-mp4-hevc-h-265.282/)
Also, the plugin requires Windows version 1903 or later.
**Result:**
**2. Use Converter Software**
You can use converter software to change MKV to MP4-H.264 (such as Format Factory, FLV, Mova, etc.). Then, you can import the video into Adobe without any further issues.
**Advantages:**
- Completely free.
- Compatible with the latest versions.
**Disadvantages:**
- Reduces the original video quality.
- Time-consuming.
**3. Use an Older Version of Adobe**
You can use Adobe CC 2017 or 2018. These two versions still support MKV files and HEVC codecs.
**Advantages:**
- Free.
- Simple, with no need to install additional plugins or codecs.
- Retains the original video quality.
**Disadvantages:**
- Slower rendering times, as older Adobe CC versions don’t fully support GPU acceleration.
- Can’t use the new features of the latest versions.
- High risk. Adobe no longer allows you to download older installation files, so you’ll need to find them from third-party sources, increasing the risk of malware.
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Installing the Autokroma Influx plugin is the most labor-intensive solution, so choose the option that fits your actual needs.
- If you rarely work with MKV files, using converter software is your best bet.
- If you frequently work with MKV files, consider installing Influx. It may be tedious at first, but it will save you time later.
- Using an older version is the easiest solution, but also the worst. Versions of Adobe prior to 2020 render very slowly because they haven’t optimized GPU support and primarily use the CPU. Additionally, the bitrate optimization is poor, leading to larger file sizes with significantly reduced quality.
I hope this article helps you resolve the issue. Thank you for reading, and if you found it useful, please share it with others.
However, if you want to edit these videos with Adobe software, unfortunately, that's not possible.
Adobe no longer allows importing MKV videos. In fact, Adobe used to support MKV files very well (including Premiere, After Effects, etc.) in earlier versions.
But since Adobe CC 2019, support for MKV video has officially been discontinued.
**To fix this issue, I suggest three methods:**
**1. Install the Autokroma Influx Plugin**
The Autokroma Influx plugin allows you to import MKV videos directly into Adobe.
You can download Autokroma Influx here: [autokroma.com/Influx](https://autokroma.com/Influx)
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**Advantages:**
- Retains the original video quality.
- Saves time.
- Compatible with the latest versions of Adobe.
**Disadvantages:**
- Paid, and it’s quite expensive.
**Note:**
Autokroma Influx supports importing MKV files but does not solve the issue with HEVC (H.265) video codecs, which are very popular today.
To work with HEVC, you’ll need to install additional codecs and plugins. For instructions, visit here:
[How to Fix Adobe Import Video MP4 HEVC (H.265)](https://sharevina.com/threads/huong-dan-fix-loi-adobe-import-video-mp4-hevc-h-265.282/)
Also, the plugin requires Windows version 1903 or later.
**Result:**
**2. Use Converter Software**
You can use converter software to change MKV to MP4-H.264 (such as Format Factory, FLV, Mova, etc.). Then, you can import the video into Adobe without any further issues.
**Advantages:**
- Completely free.
- Compatible with the latest versions.
**Disadvantages:**
- Reduces the original video quality.
- Time-consuming.
**3. Use an Older Version of Adobe**
You can use Adobe CC 2017 or 2018. These two versions still support MKV files and HEVC codecs.
**Advantages:**
- Free.
- Simple, with no need to install additional plugins or codecs.
- Retains the original video quality.
**Disadvantages:**
- Slower rendering times, as older Adobe CC versions don’t fully support GPU acceleration.
- Can’t use the new features of the latest versions.
- High risk. Adobe no longer allows you to download older installation files, so you’ll need to find them from third-party sources, increasing the risk of malware.
**************************
Installing the Autokroma Influx plugin is the most labor-intensive solution, so choose the option that fits your actual needs.
- If you rarely work with MKV files, using converter software is your best bet.
- If you frequently work with MKV files, consider installing Influx. It may be tedious at first, but it will save you time later.
- Using an older version is the easiest solution, but also the worst. Versions of Adobe prior to 2020 render very slowly because they haven’t optimized GPU support and primarily use the CPU. Additionally, the bitrate optimization is poor, leading to larger file sizes with significantly reduced quality.
I hope this article helps you resolve the issue. Thank you for reading, and if you found it useful, please share it with others.
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