Good AVI/MKV to mp4 Converter

[ForwardUntoDawn]

Originally Posted by j0x

i just remember a complain about missing output files... and the culprit was the filename has unusual characters... i think the technical term for that is that handbrake does not support Unicode/UTF-8 characters... so the solution is just rename your video inputs filename to a simple one containing letters and numbers only...

To clarify, that includes kana and kanji characters, as well as things like æ, ü and so forth. I believe handbrake can recognize files with Unicode characters, but it cannot output them.

[Toddler Naruto]

I need help finding out how to convert 720p MKVs to 720p MP4s, but without lowering/reducing the audio/video quality at all.

I'm only asking this because my 160 GB PS3 refuses to recognize MKVs.

P.S.: Links to tutorials for the programs you recommend would be really helpful.

[GenjiChan]

Handbrake Nightly its a free soft ware.

Direction:

1. Open HandBrake.
2. Open Source File (MKV)
3. Click Subtitle tab.
4. Click Add.
5. Choose Burn In.
6. Click and choose a Destination Folder.
7. Start.

That's it. It changes MKV to MP4 by default. Unless you wish to change the size or file size is another thing.

Credit goes to Jox who introduced it to me.

Here is our discussion.

[MeoTwister5]

Eh in my experience with video convertors there's really a difference of quality between MKVs and MP4s. Audio won't be a problem but expect some slightly noticeable pixelation on your video.

[Toddler Naruto]

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Handbrake Nightly its a free soft ware.

Direction:

1. Open HandBrake.
2. Open Source File (MKV)
3. Click Subtitle tab.
4. Click Add.
5. Choose Burn In.
6. Click and choose a Destination Folder.
7. Start.

That's it. It changes MKV to MP4 by default. Unless you wish to change the size or file size is another thing.

Credit goes to Jox who introduced it to me.

Here is our discussion.

Most of the videos I want to watch on the PS3 don't have subtitles though, nor do I want them...should I skip steps 3 and 4 then?

[CrowKenobi]

I've merged the threads since they're basically the same topic. Carry on.

[GenjiChan]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

I've merged the threads since they're basically the same topic. Carry on.

Thank you, Sir.

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

Most of the videos I want to watch on the PS3 don't have subtitles though, nor do I want them...should I skip steps 3 and 4 then?

Actually those are for preserving the subtitle. If you don't click it, the subtitles won't appear in the MP4 output. You have the option to skip it.

[Toddler Naruto]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

I've merged the threads since they're basically the same topic. Carry on.

Thanks for that .

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Actually those are for preserving the subtitles. If you don't click it, the subtitles won't appear in the MP4 output. You have the option to skip it .

Good to know , thank you so much for the help !!!

(you have no idea how long I've had to suffer watching videos in 480p/SD etc, lol)

[GenjiChan]

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

Thanks for that .

Good to know , thank you so much for the help !!!

(you have no idea how long I've had to suffer watching videos in 480p/SD etc, lol)

I experienced the same thing with my MKVs for 5 months. Nice helping you!

[Toddler Naruto]

By the way, would it matter if I used the latest public version of Handbrake, instead of the beta/nightly build?

[GenjiChan]

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

By the way, would it matter if I used the latest public version of Handbrake, instead of the beta/nightly build?

Nightly is better and way more stable than beta.

[Toddler Naruto]

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Nightly is better and way more stable than beta.

No, you misunderstand...I was asking if the public version, which is not the beta or nightly, would be good enough to get the job done?

I'm talking about this: http://www.videohelp.com/download/Ha...86-Win_GUI.exe

(I do not want to use beta or nightly, instead PUBLIC)

[GenjiChan]

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

No, you misunderstand...I was asking if the public version, which is not the beta or nightly, would be good enough to get the job done?

I'm talking about this: http://www.videohelp.com/download/Ha...86-Win_GUI.exe

(I do not want to use beta or nightly, instead PUBLIC)

Sorry but I don't know about "public"... I only use Nightly.

[Toddler Naruto]

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Sorry but I don't know about "public"... I only use Nightly.

Well I don't know what nightly is, isn't that beta?

I always thought Nightlys were betas, lol xD.

(I am sooo confused right now XD)

[GenjiChan]

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

Well I don't know what nightly is, isn't that beta?

I always thought Nightlys were betas, lol xD.

(I am sooo confused right now XD)

Just click the 6.6Mb and use it... whether its beta or nightly....

You could never be sure if you would not try....

[Toddler Naruto]

Alrighty , and sorry for the troubles , I am completely inept/stupid when it comes to this stuff huhu xD.

[GenjiChan]

Originally Posted by Toddler Naruto

Alrighty , and sorry for the troubles , I am completely inept/stupid when it comes to this stuff huhu xD.

I was once in your shoes man....