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December 9, 2024
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Issue with Importing MKV Files in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder

  • December 9, 2024
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I am encountering a persistent issue with importing MKV files into Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. Previously, I was able to import and edit MKV files without any problems. However, after reinstalling my operating system (Windows 11 Pro) and the latest versions of Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder, I can no longer import MKV files.

Whenever I attempt to import an MKV file, I receive the following error:
"The file has an unsupported compression type."

Here are some additional details:

  1. All my MKV files were working fine before the OS reinstallation.
  2. I have already tried updating all my drivers, including GPU drivers, and ensured my system is up to date.
  3. The issue persists across all Adobe applications, but I can import and work with the same MKV files in other software, such as DaVinci Resolve.
  4. The issue occurs regardless of the size or duration of the MKV file.

I have also installed all necessary codecs and tried resetting the preferences in Premiere Pro, but nothing has resolved the issue.

Correct answer Ann Bens

Premiere version and build?

 

MKV was only supported in older versions of Premiere.

As of now, its supported in the Beta.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-discussions/now-in-beta-support-for-h-264-in-mkv/m-p/14961160#M10507

3 replies

Participant
June 6, 2025

Its working with 2025

Participating Frequently
July 13, 2025

No it's not.

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 15, 2025

Its working in 2025 but you need to check the codec.

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Ann BensCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 9, 2024

Premiere version and build?

 

MKV was only supported in older versions of Premiere.

As of now, its supported in the Beta.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-discussions/now-in-beta-support-for-h-264-in-mkv/m-p/14961160#M10507

John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 9, 2024