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).
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) 2023-02-05 17-45-58.mkv
This is the most common tool that uses this specific YYYY-MM-DD HH-MM-SS.mkv naming convention. It is the default format for OBS because
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. While I cannot see the actual video content,