Free online TTA to MKA converter

Source format: TTA

TTA stands for True Audio, a lossless audio format designed to compress music without removing any sound data. It is used by audiophiles and some archival workflows where preserving the original audio quality matters. TTA files are typically found in collections of ripped CDs, music archives, and other situations where exact audio preservation is preferred over smaller compatibility-focused formats.

TTA is valued for its lossless compression, meaning the audio can be restored exactly to the original PCM data. However, it is not as widely supported as more common lossless formats such as FLAC, so conversion is often needed for playback on mainstream devices and software.

Target format: MKA

MKA is an Matroska audio container format. Unlike a pure audio codec, MKA is a flexible container that can hold one or more audio streams and related metadata. It is commonly used with the Matroska ecosystem and is supported by many media players and tools that handle MKV/MKA files.

The main advantages of MKA are container flexibility, good metadata support, and compatibility with modern media software. It can store lossless or lossy audio codecs inside the container, making it useful for archiving, multi-track audio, and organized media libraries.

How to perform the conversion

The most reliable way to convert TTA to MKA is to use a desktop audio tool that can decode TTA and remux or encode into Matroska audio. If you only need to preserve the audio stream and metadata, a tool such as ffmpeg is often the best choice.

1. Install ffmpeg on your computer.
2. Open a terminal or command prompt in the folder containing the TTA file.
3. Run a command such as ffmpeg -i input.tta -c:a copy output.mka if the audio codec inside the source is already suitable for Matroska and can be copied directly.
4. If direct stream copy is not supported, re-encode to a compatible audio codec inside MKA, for example ffmpeg -i input.tta -c:a flac output.mka.
5. Check the resulting file in a media player that supports MKA, such as VLC or MPC-HC.

If you prefer a graphical workflow, some media converters and muxing tools can open the TTA file and save or mux it as MKA through File → Open and File → Save As or Multiplex, depending on the application. The exact menu names vary by software.

You can also convert the file on 101convert.com for free, without installing any software.

Notes on quality, compatibility, or limitations

TTA is lossless, so the conversion can preserve audio quality if the audio is copied into MKA without re-encoding. If re-encoding is required, quality depends on the chosen codec; using FLAC inside MKA keeps the audio lossless.

Compatibility is the main limitation. While MKA is a flexible container, not every player supports it equally well. Some devices may play the audio stream only if the container and codec combination is recognized. Also, if the source TTA file contains tags or embedded cues, not all tools will transfer them perfectly during conversion.

For best results, verify the output file after conversion and choose a codec/container combination that matches your playback devices and archive needs.