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Converting .mkv files
I was wondering, what is the easiest way to convert .mkv files to avi or mp4?
I tried downloading some of them, but most of them don't work and the ones that do work takes way too long?

so what programs do you guys use to convert media files?

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RE: Converting .mkv files
i also want to know how to do it, the only thing i know is that you have to demux it first

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RE: Converting .mkv files
I use an older version of Any Video Converter. The newer version has spyware on it. If for some reason I do have to do this, then I use MKVExtractGUI to extract the subtitles, and then load the subtitles with avisynth. I then convert the avs file. Why are you wanting to do this in the first place?

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RE: Converting .mkv files
well... the dpg converter I use is kinda screwed up, and so the subs wont appear when I convert .mkv files =S

Thats why I wanted to convert to .avi or .mp4 files so that the subs will show

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RE: Converting .mkv files
That's isn't a problem with the program. Which program do you use?

edit: I use imtoo/xilisoft

MKVExtractGUI extracts the subtitles out of the video (the program requires mkvtoolnix installed). Aegisub is great for editing subtitles if they are too small for the DS. With programs like batchdpg, it will let you load the subtitle, so that's easy. To convert with imtoo I create an avs file. You need avisynth, which you probably have. You will need to get the VSFilter plugin off of avisynth's plugin page.


Open notepad and type (assuming every file is on your desktop)
Code:
LoadPlugin("C:\users\NAME\desktop\VSFilter.dll")
DirectShowSource("C:\users\NAME\desktop\video.mkv")
TextSub("C:\users\NAME\desktop\subtitle.ass")

save the file, with a ".avs" extension. You can convert that file in many dpg encoding programs. Dpgenc doesn't seem to be able to detect the audio from avs files.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
Try IwiSoft. Best free one so far.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
(03-12-2010 02:48 AM)Garyuu v3.1 Wrote:  That's isn't a problem with the program. Which program do you use?

edit: I use imtoo/xilisoft

Wait, you mean imtoo dpg converter?!?!
yes! ok, yeah I use imtoo dpg converter too. I just can't seem to get subs to appear when I convert .mkv vids =(

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RE: Converting .mkv files
Then try what I said.

(03-12-2010 02:48 AM)Garyuu v3.1 Wrote:  MKVExtractGUI extracts the subtitles out of the video (the program requires mkvtoolnix installed). Aegisub is great for editing subtitles if they are too small for the DS. With programs like batchdpg, it will let you load the subtitle, so that's easy. To convert with imtoo I create an avs file. You need avisynth, which you probably have. You will need to get the VSFilter plugin off of avisynth's plugin page.


Open notepad and type (assuming every file is on your desktop)
Code:
LoadPlugin("C:\users\NAME\desktop\VSFilter.dll")
DirectShowSource("C:\users\NAME\desktop\video.mkv")
TextSub("C:\users\NAME\desktop\subtitle.ass")

save the file, with a ".avs" extension. You can convert that file in many dpg encoding programs. Dpgenc doesn't seem to be able to detect the audio from avs files.
That's what I do.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
uuh, yeah so I downloaded MKVExtractGUI, but I cant seem to be able to find the link to the mkvtoolnix =S

EDIT: nvm i found it

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RE: Converting .mkv files
ok, so i tried running the MKVEWizard.exe file in the wizard-1.2 folder... I think i did everything right until i got to the Selection for Extraction part

theres 3 check boxes...
  • Track 1: Video (V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC)
  • Track 2: Audio Vorbis (A_VORBIS)
  • Track 3: Subtitles Advanced SubstationAlpha (S_TEXT/ASS)

I already changed the settings by pressing the "settings" button... so what do I do from here?

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RE: Converting .mkv files
Only check the subtitle track (In your case, it's Track 3) then click the Extract button. The program will take a little bit of time for it to extract the *.ass subtitle file, and it will obviously put it in the same directory as the *.mkv file is in, unless you change the target directory for extraction.

Sometimes it will even extract timecode and chapter information, even if you didn't explicitly wanted it to. It's safe to delete those files.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
MKVEWizard? I never used that. In the other folder there should be MKVextractGUI.exe, use that. Select the subtitle track, and press Extract. If either of them work, then it doesn't matter.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
ok, so then after i get the .mkv and the .ass files i do this on notepad?...

Code:

LoadPlugin("C:\users\NAME\desktop\VSFilter.dll")
DirectShowSource("C:\users\NAME\desktop\video.mkv")
TextSub("C:\users\NAME\desktop\subtitle.ass")

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RE: Converting .mkv files
Make sure you have VSfilter.dll. If you have batchdpg on your computer, it will be in it's folder. If you don't want to type everything out, you can try Bill's Program. It basically does all of that for you.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
wait... so what exactly is a .dll file?

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RE: Converting .mkv files
In this sense, it gives avisynth more features. Just like firefox addons give firefox more features.

It can be found here. It will allow you to load subtitle you extracted.

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RE: Converting .mkv files
hmm... i see a big ass table with lots of stuff starting from 2DCleanYUY2
so is there a specific one i have to download?

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RE: Converting .mkv files
Yes VSFilter. There should be a file named vsfilter_20050301.zip

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RE: Converting .mkv files
ok... so I moved the .mkv, .ass, and the VSFilter.dll file to one place. Then i typed out the code on notepad and then saved... now i have a file called 12.avs
so do I just convert this file?

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RE: Converting .mkv files
Yes, but first, I always play file in a video player. If there are any mistakes, it will give an error message.

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