Nero D. Ace Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I read about this a while back that if you use a certain method, you can convert MKV files to MP4 format in a matter of minutes.Is this true? If so, how would you go about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yamb works I think. However depending what codec was used for the audio the mp4 may still not be compatible with most players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero D. Ace Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I thought it might come in handy when converting files for making AMV's since most Movie Makers don't input MKV so I don't really need any audio in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdave Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 remember mp4 and mkv are just containers..so depending on encoding settings of codec..you can just remux mkv to mp4..most portable devices like ipods and such play mp4's when encoded with no b-frames and on baseline profile i think..so some mp4 wont play on portable stuff like ipods.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanodus Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would probably use AVS4U Converter, however you have to buy it otherwise it will leave a mark right in the middle of your video. Use something like a high quality video converter to do so. Try converting the video to a better format if available at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero D. Ace Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Let me re-phrase - Is there a way to use AVISynth so that the conversion is completed in a few minutes? I googled it and AVISynth was something i got a lot when searching.If so, can anyone give me a detailed explanation on how to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdave Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 avisynth wont do it becuz it does no actual encoding..it allows you to use scripts to add filters and a bunch of other stuff..but it does not convert or encode..say mkv is encoded with x264..use mkvextract to get the video and audio..then remux into mp4..that would only take you a couple of minutes..unless you are trying to change some settings in x264 you would have to re encode or convert it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
†L4ugh Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm still learning but from what I do know azdave is right. All avisynth really seems to be is a frame server for other programs to use. It basically takes an input file and applies the user defined filters you specify then outputs the video to be either encoded, edited, or displayed.The quick way to change mkv to mp4 is the demux/remux method that has already been mentioned. The yamb program koby mentioned will take an mkv input file and do the demux/remux operations for you. The only problems with it are that it doesn't seem to support subs like .ass, so you may have to merge those separately. If you try to use it on a vfr(variable frame rate) video like you might get if you use handbrake's same as source fps feature. You could end up with audio/video sync issues, if yamb accepts the video at all, because from what I've read it isn't suppose to work with VFR sources. I tried yamb before on a video I was sure was VFR and it worked fine but I just did another one to check and know I'm getting the sync errors. I'll use some of my other HB encodes to play with it some more, but I'm starting to think the documentation was right.That may have been where you were seeing avisynth mentioned, because when I researched this problem before. It came back with some scripts for avisynth that would create a timecode file to use when muxing the file to fix the syncing errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCRLK Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 one of the best programs I found in freeware called Freemake Video Converter try it you will like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
†L4ugh Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 one of the best programs I found in freeware called Freemake Video Converter try it you will like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreepindeath69 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 amiersoft ultimate converter(has cuda, faster converting speeds) along with xilisoft converter pirate it off of somewhereif no pirate use winFF, media coder 2011, and freedvdsoft these all work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ウェン゠Leki Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The best converter is Any Video Converter 4.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilwill00 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 prism video converter works great. I would have one of these three or all of them.1.Prism Video Converter2.Format Factory3.Any Video Converterits up to you but I do know that Prism Video Converter can keep a good steady bitrate when converting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumRoll Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 xvid4psp is the most no-nonsense and reliable conveter I have happened upon so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyhill Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I use HandBrake to convert video files, it's free and can be very flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I am looking to convert the format .ogm to .mkvThe .ogm is being used for a series that I want and it's dual-audio, but I would like it in .mkv and to keep the dual-audio... I have "any-video-converter professional" but I'm not sure how (or if it can) convert dual-audio. If it can, could someone please tell me how? and if it can't could someone recommend a good free converter that can do the job? Please and thank you for your time and usage of your brain power:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 There isn't really any need for the switch. They are both about the same and can be played on the same things. OGM is more or less like an older version of MKV though it really isn't.Though if you want to switch it over there isn't any coding needed. Just use mkvtoolnix to remux to the mkv container. Takes about 30 seconds to complete.Website: http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/Latest Download: http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/win32/mkvtoolnix-unicode-4.8.0-setup.exeMKVtoolnix is your go-to program for muxing things into the mkv container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 There isn't really any need for the switch. They are both about the same and can be played on the same things. OGM is more or less like an older version of MKV though it really isn't.Though if you want to switch it over there isn't any coding needed. Just use mkvtoolnix to remux to the mkv container. Takes about 30 seconds to complete.Website: http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/Latest Download: http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/win32/mkvtoolnix-unicode-4.8.0-setup.exeMKVtoolnix is your go-to program for muxing things into the mkv container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seirachan Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yeah My fraps recorded files are HUGE so I REALLY need to convert them. But I can't use Bittorrent and I just want something simple. Like Total Video Converter was my last one, It was simple and it got the job done. If anyone can find me any direct downloads of that it would be perfect but If not I need something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'd recommend either AutoMen or Handbrake.AutoMen Site: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1018336AutoMen Download: http://www.64k.it/andres/data/automen/AutoMen6_beta.rarHandbreak Site: http://handbrake.frHandbreak Download: http://handbrake.fr/rotation.php?file=HandBrake-0.9.5-Win_GUI.exe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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