No audio playing MKV (AC3/DTS) files on iPhone SE


If you run into no sound issues playing MKV (AC3/DTS) files on iPhone SE, you may wish to read this post. It displays a workaround to fix MKV audio missing issues on iPhone SE.

Need help playing MKV videos with AC3 audio on iPhone SE
“Hi guys, I just have a new iPhone SE on hand. I can’t find any video app in the store that will correctly play MKV/H.264 videos with AC3 audio. The image is fine, but the audio won’t play. Anyone have anything that will play MKV with AC3 audio? Or is there any workaround to go through this? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks.”
no sound issues playing MKV (AC3/DTS) files on iPhone SE
It’s a known issue that iOS devices have problems playing MKV files with AC3/DTS audio. To be able to make MKV (AC3/DTS) files playable on iPhone SE, we would recommend converting them first. Here’s a simple guide presenting how to convert MKV (AC3/DTS) video files for playing on iPhone SE without sound issues.

Here’s what you need
HD Video Converter
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[Guide] How to encode MKV (AC3/DTS) to H.264 MP4 for viewing on iPhone SE?

Follow these steps:
Step 1: Start up HD Video Converter as the best video converter for iPhone SE, and click ‘Add File’ to load your source files.
fix MKV audio missing issues on iPhone SE

Step 2: Select output format for iPhone SE
From ‘Profile’ list, select ‘iPhone 5S/5C H.264 720P Video (*.mp4)’ as output format under ‘Apple iPhone’ catalogue. This profile is suitable for the new iPhone SE.
fix MKV audio missing issues on iPhone SE
Important: If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.

Step 3: Adjust video and audio settings (optional)
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.

Step 4: Click ‘Convert’ to start format conversion for iPhone SE
As soon as the conversion is complete, you can click  ‘Open Folder’ to get generated H.264 MP4 files for playing on iPhone SE with optimum performance.

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