8 years after, I have the same question, since my video player only likes 4:3 and 16:9.. is it possible to add black bars (source is either AVI-Xvid or MKV-x264) without reencoding?
The final format/container would be either AVI or MKV.
If reencoding is necessary, what would be the best tool to do this kind of job? (In case I'd reencode I'd use x264.)
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Please do not use old threads,i have moved your post to a new thread.
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Or get a better video player - I have yet to see one that cannot take avi or mkv files at any resolution and not be able to add the correct letterboxing or pillarboxing to fit 4:3 or 16:9m output. It is only when you are trying to author a DVD or AVCHD/Bluray that correct letterboxing or pillarboxing is required.
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Thanks, but I don't think it's possible with Handbrake, for example. I tried it when I had it installed and also read this on a forum..
So before I try each of them and install all kinds of stuff on my PC (which I hate doing, but is required just to make one of those programs run) I'd rather have a confirmation from someone who did the exact same job.
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