Windows 7: mkv to mp4

xxxdannyxxx · 28 Jan 2013

Hi Guys

Can anyone point me in the right direction for converting mkv to mp4. I don't want to alter the picture or audio just simply change the container so it will play on my Tv.

Regards Danny

Ambimom · 28 Jan 2013

freemake video converter Fantastic program and free!

Free Video Converter | MP3 MP4 AVI 3GP MKV DVD | FREE Download

marsmimar · 28 Jan 2013

Hello Danny -

Don't know if this is what you're looking for but maybe it will help. To the right of the direct download link (see screenshot) is another link to similar products.

XMedia Recode 3.1.4.1 - VideoHelp.com Downloads

xxxdannyxxx · 28 Jan 2013

Thanks guys, the problem I was having is I'm new to this and using Handbrake or XMedia insisted on re encoding everything when all I wanted was to change the container. (Probably more my fault no setting them up right, couldn't seem to find the pass through options)
Anyway I found this - MkvToMp4 0.222 - VideoHelp.com Downloads and bingo, 9gig 1080p 5.1CH x264 mkv to mp4 in 9 minutes, and no loss to sound or picture qualitly that I can See.

Thanks Guys

mjf · 28 Jan 2013

Here is a list to muse over. The user ratings may mean something.
Video Converters Downloads for Windows - CNET Download.com
One I've used is Any Video Converter.

Saw your comment: I don't think Handbrake will do a transcode just encode.

Britton30 · 28 Jan 2013

So many choices, here's one more I use and like. Free cocktail and pineapple included.

HandBrake

marsmimar · 28 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by xxxdannyxxx

Thanks guys, the problem I was having is I'm new to this and using Handbrake or XMedia insisted on re encoding everything when all I wanted was to change the container. (Probably more my fault no setting them up right, couldn't seem to find the pass through options)
Anyway I found this - MkvToMp4 0.222 - VideoHelp.com Downloads and bingo, 9gig 1080p 5.1CH x264 mkv to mp4 in 9 minutes, and no loss to sound or picture qualitly that I can See.

Thanks Guys

Glad you found the solution, Danny. At least I was on the right track (same company, wrong product.

)

xxxdannyxxx · 28 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by mjf

Here is a list to muse over. The user ratings may mean something.
Video Converters Downloads for Windows - CNET Download.com
One I've used is Any Video Converter.

Saw your comment: I don't think Handbrake will do a transcode just encode.

To be totally honest I don't know the difference

I presume transcode just alters the container without changing the picture or audio and encode literally changes the whole file, correct me if I'm wrong.
I didn't know that about handbrake so that's why that was saying 1 hour to convert and I would guess I didn't have the settings right in the others I tried.
All this because the damned Tv won't recognise .mkv files.

Danny

mjf · 28 Jan 2013

I probably used the wrong terminology since you aren't changing the codecs, just the container. Still I don't think Handbrake allows you to do this. Others please correct me if I'm wrong.

xxxdannyxxx · 28 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by marsmimar

Quote: Originally Posted by xxxdannyxxx

Thanks guys, the problem I was having is I'm new to this and using Handbrake or XMedia insisted on re encoding everything when all I wanted was to change the container. (Probably more my fault no setting them up right, couldn't seem to find the pass through options)
Anyway I found this - MkvToMp4 0.222 - VideoHelp.com Downloads and bingo, 9gig 1080p 5.1CH x264 mkv to mp4 in 9 minutes, and no loss to sound or picture qualitly that I can See.

Thanks Guys

Glad you found the solution, Danny. At least I was on the right track (same company, wrong product.

)

It would probably do the job if I knew how to set it up lol The one I found was just idiot proof so right up my street.

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