how to convert mkv to mp4

[jerbear10]

Is there anyway to convert .mkv files like the ones that were referenced above with 2 audio tracks into .mp4 or .Mov and still keep the secondary audio/sub so i can play it on my Ipod? (mac)

[Baldrick]

Try handbrake.

[jerbear10]

i have, and it does wonders on converting it but it keeps only the default audio track

[poisondeathray]

i have, and it does wonders on converting it but it keeps only the default audio track

You probably have to specify the 2nd audio in the audio options tab (it's set to none as default)

[jerbear10]

Wow, Thanks!

[jerbear10]

its converting now ill let you know if it works (it seems like it should)

[londor]

Try with MKVtools

http://www.emmgunn.com/mokgvm2dvd/mokgvmdownload.html

[jerbear10]

its half way it converted it so that the audio was kept (jap+eng) but it doesnt have the subtitles anymore. any tips?

[poisondeathray]

its half way it converted it so that the audio was kept (jap+eng) but it doesnt have the subtitles anymore. any tips?

Subtitles are off by default too... try enabling them in the subtitles tab (it's right under the audio LOL, I don't know how you missed it) ..

[jerbear10]

it is on =(

[poisondeathray]

Sorry I don't know why subs aren't working for you, did you let it finish converting?

Why do you want to keep subs? They won't be legible on an ipod screen.

Maybe you can try the mkvtools as suggested above

[jerbear10]

yeah they r legible on my ipod

[poisondeathray]

You can hardcode them using windows programs like avisynth. Not sure how to do on a mac...

Not sure if it will work, but you could try avidemux which is crossplatform. It has an ipod preset, and you can specify 2 audio tracks, and it has hardsub filters for srt/ass/ssa. You may have to demux the subs first from the mkv