11] How to convert mkv properly - my Primer

tinku · Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 40

it doesn't really matter where the bluray source comes from NTSC or PAL they still have sound sync problems with convertxtodvd

lilo123 · Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Location: IL

hi
what i need to do to convert mkv movie with dts 6 channels to dvd and keep it dts 6 channels ?

thanks

toliman · Joined: 09 Dec 2008 Posts: 6

i think you should change your guide to include MKv2VOB, an app for converting MKV files for the Sony Playstation 3

(but really, it's for any PVR or NMT or even an Xbox360, kinda.)

i'll explain why

1) ConvertX doesn't handle DTS->AC3 conversions, mkv2vob can. (due to the legal/license restrictions of DTS/AC3, ConvertX can't viably touch this with a 90ft pole)

2) it can hardcode subs into the film (not always a good thing), but it could be helpful if ConvertX doesn't support that subtitle format. i suppose.

3) m2ts files work a fraction better. only a fraction. see 4)

4) since the mkv-> m2ts conversion includes resyncing the audio, no more wierd sync issues.

5) can do 1gb/2gb/4gb/4.5gb/9gb cuts for quick'n'dirty chapters, but mostly for fitting onto sd cards or video players.

6)can re-encode to mpg2 for faster output to dvd (not worth it, ConvertX will have to resize anyway.)

downsides:
1) supports/encodes hard subs, no alt. subs

2) loss of alt. audio tracks and loss of sync on alt. audio tracks is possible

3) can lead to re-encoding the entire film into a mpg2 format for no reason if it's not recognised. (preferable to encode to mpg2)

there's probably a few more downsides, but if you're converting a 3rd party format for use in convertX, best to make it a "simple" standards compliant video file.

toaddub · Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 622

jballer05 · Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Location: New York

Thanks. Most of your settings I already have applied, but this is still very helpful info.

Chavez · Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 1

I've adjusted my settings as reccommended in posts above, but I still can't add .mkv files that are 1080p... 720p works just fine, but 1080p still results in:

"One or more files can't be converted. Please see the log for more details."

Unfortunately, the log only posts that the file is an "unknown format."

Any suggestions?

~Fire in the Hole~

Claire · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 9:50 am Post subject:

can you play the file with VLC?

Aelor · Joined: 07 Sep 2009 Posts: 4

Excellent post I must say.

I use Phillips discs ... are those considered ok quality ?

JoeB · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 2871 Location: Canada

hansK · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:30 am Post subject:

They changed link months ago.
new link:

http://www.digitalfaq.com/reviews/dvd-media.htm

JoeB · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 2871 Location: Canada