MKV (Matroska) is superior to MP4 because it supports lossless audio (DTS-HD, TrueHD), softcoded subtitles (SRT/PGS), and multiple audio languages. It is the gold standard for home theater enthusiasts.
If you are looking specifically for movies and prefer the torrent protocol over direct downloads, YTS is the industry standard.
| Feature | MKVHub (Dead) | YTS | 1337x | MKVKing | PSARips | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Primary Format | MKV | MKV | Mixed | MKV | MKV (x265) | | Download Method | Direct / Torrent | Torrent | Torrent | Direct | Direct / Torrent | | Risk of Malware | Medium | Low | Low | High (popups) | Medium | | TV Shows Library | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Average | Excellent | | Requires VPN? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As of 2024, the main MKVHub domains are offline. While fake mirror sites exist, they are usually scams designed to install browser hijackers.
MKVHub and similar sites typically:
If you're looking for MKV files specifically, it's often because you want:
