MkvТоMp4 v0.224 - rapid tool for repack Mkv to Mp4

[kingmotley]

Leaving the Mp4 optimization box unchecked had no effect. When I selected the image as Oreons suggested, it didn't show in the main screen that it was going to add any artwork, and when I processed the file, it didn't include any artwork.

[dakon720]

I didn't do a full re-encode, just a repack as a test, but it let me add a cover. It did show in the main window for me.

Step-by-Step, as far as what I did....

1- Load a file
2- change to edit mode
3- Edit (top right)
4- Search and add text/artwork
5 Tick mp4 optimization
6- save
7- start

I do batches of 10-20 files at a time like this, just repeat 1-6 each time, then start. Pretty sure it's no different throwing any encoding in the mix, it's always come out fine for me.

[kingmotley]

Ah, that was it! I wasn't clicking the "Search" button at the top right. I was just double clicking the file to bring me into "Edit", then doing the search and artwork selection from there, which doesn't save the art work.

Are you sure step 3 was click "Edit"? If I do that, it doesn't add the art work, but if I click the "Search" on the top right, then it does.

Oreons, any way you can automatically strip the year from the name before submitting it to iTunes?

[kingmotley]

So step-by-step this is what I am doing now:
1) Load all the files
2) Select file
3) Click "Search" on the top right
4) Delete the year from the name
5) Click "search"
6) Click artworks tab
7) Select image (the iTunes image if available)
8) Click save
9) Click "Edit" on the top right
10) Check "Mp4 optimization"
11) Click save
12) repeat steps 2-11 for the rest of the files
13) Click start

[dakon720]

Alternately, you can

1) Load all the files
2) Select file
3) Click "Edit" on the top right
4) Delete the year from the name
5) Click "search" (top right of same window)
6) Choose movie if needed, click artworks tab
7) Select image (the iTunes image if available)
8) Click save

it should take you back to the edit window at this point...

9) AFTER you add the artwork, Check "Mp4 optimization" (next to "write tags" / top left)
10) Click save
repeat for the rest of the files

might make it slightly less tedious.

[kingmotley]

Unfortunately, that is what I was originally doing, and it doesn't add the artwork when I do it that way.

[dakon720]

It does work for me when I do it that way. I am using the 0.224Test1 though, that oreons linked to me in a post on the previous page. He would need chime in on that one as to what he may have changed.

No matter, if it works that for you that way, awesome!!! lol

[kingmotley]

I'll give that one a try. It would be nice if there was a way to save the queue as well since I just queued up 26 items, set all the images, tags, and subtitles, and it crashed on the first file. Yuck.

While I am at it, I'll just make a wish list:
1) Fix adding images through the edit page.
2) Stop turning off "MP4 optimization", ever.
3) Option to auto add all subtitles of specified languages (or unknown languages)
4) Save/Load queue
5) Automatically remove year from names when submitting to iTunes so the image will come up
6) I realize I'm the odd man out, but being able to parallel process the files, at least 2-3 at a time. Most steps are single threaded, so my PC sits mostly idle while processing large batches using 1 core of my 6.
7) Option to automatically pull in tags and image from the first/best match when first added to the queue.

[dakon720]

I haven't had it crash on me, but I can see that sucking big time!!!! It would be a nice feature. As I tend to use it to add tags/subs to many files at a time myself.

[kingmotley]

Here's an error:
Starting Mp4Box with the parameters: Tools\Mp4Box\Mp4Box -TTXT "N:/MkvToMp4/Temp/Playing for Keeps (2012)_external_sub_0_utf8.srt"
Timed Text (SRT) import - text track 400 x 60, font Serif (size 18)
Conversion done
Starting Mp4Box with the parameters:
Tools\MP4Box\MP4Box.exe -new -delay 1=1 -add "Temp\video.mp4":fps=23.976:lang=eng:name="" -add "N:/MkvToMp4/Temp/Playing for Keeps (2012)_internal_audio_1.m4a"#1:fps=23.976:lang=eng :name="" -add "N:/MkvToMp4/Temp/Playing for Keeps (2012)_internal_audio_1.AC3"#1:fps=23.976:lang=eng :name="" -add "N:/MkvToMp4/Temp/Playing for Keeps (2012)_external_sub_0_utf8_change.ttxt":lang=eng:n ame="" -itags tool="MkvToMp4 [www.mkvtomp4.ru] version 0.223" "N:/TV3\Playing for Keeps (2012).m4v" -tmp "Temp/Mp4Box"
IsoMedia import video.mp4 - track ID 1 - Video (size 1280 x 536)
IsoMedia import Playing for Keeps (2012)_internal_audio_1.m4a - track ID 1 - Audio (SR 48000 - 2 channels)
AC3 import - sample rate 48000 - 5.1 channels
AC3 import - sample rate 48000 - 5.1 channels
Error importing N:/MkvToMp4/Temp/Playing for Keeps (2012)_internal_audio_1.AC3#1:fps=23.976:lang=eng: name=: Out Of Memory
Mp4Box terminated with error: 1


Although it says that MP4Box ran out of memory, I highly doubt it. I show the peak usage on my machine was 6.8GB and I have 64GB of ram in this machine.

[dakon720]

Heh, I only have 8gb in this machine, and have never seen that error ever!!! lol

Then again, I trust windows.............hahahahaha

[oreons]

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7183431/0.224Test/4/MkvToMp4.exe

augustosanchez,
Name fixed.

kingmotley,
Mp4 optimize fixed.
About the artworks.
To save artworks in the search, use the call to search through the main window. Search via tag editing dialog do not save artwork.

[dakon720]

changes to the other 0.224Test1 from the other day? Meh, i copied it over anyway, lol

[augustosanchez]

Oreons, talking about images, i have a request.
In the edit window, when i put the mouse over the name of the image file, you show the image in a good size (maybe could be more).
Could you put this feature when the mouse is over the artwork tab, in the search windows. (maybe with option in config to turn on/off, if someone dont like it)

Why this: I always look for the artwork in spanish, and the most part of time is difficult to identify the text in the artwork to notice the difference of languages.

[dakon720]

On the flip side, one of the reasons i started saving my artwork manually is because I was not able to tell if it wasn't in English everytime, lol. Had several with the wrong language myself! Usually on the smaller print.

[Boby71]

Hi folks,
I'm using MVKtoMP4 to convert HD files produced by my Topfield satellite receiver into a playable format for my AppleTV3.

Here's my starting point - the source file:

Allgemein
ID : 1007 (0x3EF)
Complete name : D:\Eigene Videos\Handbrake-Kovertierung\Rapunzel - neu verfoehnt - 2013-03-31 20-15_fixed.ts
Format : MPEG-TS
File size : 4,13 GiB
Duration : 1h 27min
Overall bit rate mode : variabel
Overall bit rate : 6 755 Kbps
Video
ID : 1920 (0x780)
Menu ID : 4911 (0x132F)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Main@L4.0
Format settings, CABAC : Ja
Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
Codec ID : 27
Duration : 1h 27min
Bit rate mode : variabel
Bit rate : 5 581 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 9 000 Kbps
Width : 1 280 Pixel
Height : 720 Pixel
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 50,000 FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : progressiv
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.121
Stream size : 3,41 GiB (83%)
colour_primaries : BT.709
transfer_characteristics : BT.709
matrix_coefficients : BT.709
Audio #1
ID : 1921 (0x781)
Menu ID : 4911 (0x132F)
Format : MPEG Audio
Format version : Version 1
Format profile : Layer 2
Codec ID : 4
Duration : 1h 27min
Bit rate mode : konstant
Bit rate : 192 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 Kanäle
Sampling rate : 48,0 KHz
Delay relative to video : 44ms
Stream size : 120 MiB (3%)
Language : Deutsch
Language, more info : Clean effects
Audio #2
ID : 1922 (0x782)
Menu ID : 4911 (0x132F)
Format : MPEG Audio
Format version : Version 1
Format profile : Layer 2
Codec ID : 4
Duration : 1h 27min
Bit rate mode : konstant
Bit rate : 192 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 Kanäle
Sampling rate : 48,0 KHz
Delay relative to video : 53ms
Stream size : 120 MiB (3%)
Language : Englisch
Language, more info : Clean effects
Audio #3
ID : 1923 (0x783)
Menu ID : 4911 (0x132F)
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Codec ID : 6
Duration : 1h 27min
Bit rate mode : konstant
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 Kanäle
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48,0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Delay relative to video : 16ms
Stream size : 281 MiB (7%)
Language : Deutsch
Language, more info : Clean effects

And all I want to do is, to get an M4K file/container, being well displayed by ATV3.
Unfortunately, iTunes accept the file, my ATV3 starts playing - but no picture is being displayed.
I guess, it has to do with the 50fps (ATV supports only up to 30 fps), but I'm not sure.

Here's the media info for the file after the proccessing with MVKtoMP4:

General
Complete name : D:\Eigene Videos\Handbrake-Kovertierung\Rapunzel - neu verfoehnt - 2013-03-31 20-15_fixed.m4v
Format : MPEG-4
Codec ID : M4V
File size : 3.99 GiB
Duration : 1h 27mn
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 6 519 Kbps
Movie name : Rapunzel - neu verfoehnt
Encoded date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:25:17
Tagged date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:31:14
Cover : Yes
hdvd : 1
stik : 0
Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Main@L4.0
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 1h 27mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 5 703 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 9 000 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 50.000 fps
Minimum frame rate : 16.667 fps
Maximum frame rate : 50.028 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.124
Stream size : 3.49 GiB (87%)
Language : English
Tagged date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:28:02
Color primaries : BT.709
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.709
Audio #1
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 1h 27mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 182 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 244 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 114 MiB (3%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:15:15
Tagged date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:28:02
Audio #2
ID : 3
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 1h 27mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 171 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 224 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 107 MiB (3%)
Language : German
Encoded date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:21:59
Tagged date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:28:02
Audio #3
ID : 4
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Codec ID : ac-3
Duration : 1h 27mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 281 MiB (7%)
Language : German
Encoded date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:27:46
Tagged date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:28:02
Text
ID : 5
Format : Apple text
Codec ID : text
Duration : 1h 27mn
Duration_LastFrame : -2mn 27s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 0 bps
Stream size : 207 Bytes (0%)
Encoded date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:31:14
Tagged date : UTC 2013-04-01 22:31:14

Any help appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Boby

[dakon720]

I'd try a constant bitrate instead of variable, while sticking within the below parameters

Video Bitrate: constant @ 2500K or 3000k
Frame Rate: 29.97fps or 30fps depending

[Boby71]

Thank you, I'll give it a try with the bitrate.

Because I know where to adjust the bitrate - but I don't know where to set the framerate.
The only place I've found was a double-click on the video track, in the upper right corner is a field "framerate".
When I use the value "30" there, I can see in the LOG it'ts being used as parameter for mp4box - but the result file is again 50fps.

The question is: Where can I force the tool to override the framerate to use a fixed value?

[Boby71]

And, yes, encoding would possibly solve the issue anyway - but I don't want to re-encode, because it lasts for hours.

[dakon720]

It should let you modify the fps, you input it as 30.000? If I understand the program right though, repacking it just "mirrors" the source closely while putting it into a new container. You would have to actually re-encode to have any real impact on the fps/bitrate.

Just off the top of my head, I would think you should be able to slow the fps down without re-encoding though.

[kingmotley]

MKVtoM4V as its name would imply is for converting from the mkv container to the m4v container mostly with doing as little re-encoding as possible. However, your source isn't mkv, and it isn't possible to have it playable without reencoding it. The variable bit rate is actually preferable so long as the maximum bit rate doesn't exceed a certain limit (which I forget what it is). I believe it is the frame rate that is causing it to not play on your Apple TV 3, as I have one myself, but I've never used a satellite source.

You would likely be better served by using handbrake to reencode your file if you are concerned about retaining as much quality as possible, or using another tool such as dvdfab that can offload the reencode to either the GPU or use intel's quickpath technology if your processor/chipset supports it. Once reencoded, you can use mkvtom4v to put all the tags on it so it shows nice cover art, description, artists, ratings, etc.

[dakon720]

Ok, getting an error I can't put my finger on......

Repack/encoder video to MP4 for Apple iPhone, iPad, ATV2. MkvToMp4 version 0.223
Build from: Mar 15 2013 15:12:21
Use log file: Temp\Logs\03_04_2013_01_27_44.txt
QuickTime not installed.
CoreAudioToolbox version: 7.9.7.9
Added on list: C:/Users/Dakon720/Videos/BitTorrent/The Bible Miniseries/The Bible Miniseries Ep. 1 - The Beginning.mkv


Started processing file: C:/Users/Dakon720/Videos/BitTorrent/The Bible Miniseries/The Bible Miniseries Ep. 1 - The Beginning.mkv
Starting MkvExtract with the parameters:
Tools\mkvextract\mkvextract tracks "C:/Users/Dakon720/Videos/BitTorrent/The Bible Miniseries/The Bible Miniseries Ep. 1 - The Beginning.mkv" 0:"Temp\video.264"
Extracting track 0 with the CodecID 'V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC' to the file 'Temp\video.264'. Container format: AVC/h.264 elementary stream
Starting Mp4Box with the parameters:
Tools\MP4Box\MP4Box.exe -new -delay 1=1 -add "Temp\video.264":fps=23.976:lang=eng / eng:name="" -itags tool="MkvToMp4 [www.mkvtomp4.ru] version 0.223" "C:/Users/Dakon720/Videos/BitTorrent/The Bible Miniseries\The Bible Miniseries Ep. 1 - The Beginning.m4v" -tmp "Temp/Mp4Box"
Error - 2 input names specified, please check usage
Mp4Box terminated with error: 1
Total time: 9 sec.

Source file is...

General
Unique ID : 168348648403719580577546155723716462494 (0x7EA6C532C2870C1E037BA147C20E879E)
Complete name : C:\Users\Dakon720\Videos\BitTorrent\The Bible Miniseries\The Bible Miniseries Ep. 1 - The Beginning.mkv
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 2
File size : 1.14 GiB
Duration : 49mn 40s
Overall bit rate : 3 271 Kbps
Writing application : Lavf51.12.1
Writing library : Lavf51.12.1
Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Baseline@L3.1
Format settings, CABAC : No
Format settings, ReFrames : 4 frames
Format settings, GOP : M=1, N=12
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 49mn 40s
Bit rate : 2 886 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Standard : NTSC
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.131
Stream size : 1.00 GiB (88%)
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No
Color primaries : BT.601 NTSC
Transfer characteristics : BT.601
Matrix coefficients : BT.601
Audio
ID : 2
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension : CM (complete main)
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 49mn 40s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 320 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 44.1 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 114 MiB (10%)
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No

I'm betting i'm missing something obvious, but meh...If anyone has any idea feel free!



I fixed it, not sure why, but re-muxed it, and it worked fine.

[jntaylor63]

Couple of questions to Apple TV / Itune Users who have converted their MKV for playback.

1 - My MKV have 5.1 AAC audio. Can Apple TV play files with this audio? It is my understanding that it will convert AAC audio to 2.0 PCM. If it takes 5.1 AAC audio, converts it to 2.0 PCM and I can play back as Dolby PLII, I am good.

2 - After the conversion and when I load into itunes, if I play it back in itunes, it shudders a few times during playback, Has anyone else seen this too? Does it shudder with Apple TV.

Other question, does it matter if I use mp4 or m4v? My files will be well over 4GB if that matters.

THX, JNT.

[dakon720]

Apple TV audio formats

HE-AAC (V1)
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps)
protected AAC (from iTunes Store)
MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps)
MP3 VBR
Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4)
Apple Lossless
AIFF
WAV
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through

Most apple video is H.264(AVC)/ audio AAC by default in a (protected) .m4v container. The container is personal preference, as your ATV will play either .mp4 or .m4v

Apple TV video formats

H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High or Main Profile level
4.0 or lower, Baseline profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC audio up to 160
Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple
Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and
.mov file formats

Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per
second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

[jucas01]

augustosanchez,
dakon720

Try this version https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7183431/0.224Test/3/MkvToMp4.exe
(Replace mkvtomp4.exe)

oreons,
I was having the same problem as dakon720, when adding subtitles the video went to 23 fps instead of 23.976.

The file with this new version worked fine, solved the FPS issue.

Thanks for this application it´s great.

[Vlaves]

Hi,

I would like to ask for a feature request for some of us Apple TV 1st Gen. owners.
Would it be possible instead of "Repack the MPEG4 Visual Video" option to have the possibility to save the xvid/divx avi as a self contained QuickTime-Movie. Cause not all repacked files are played well on the ATV 1st Gen.
The procedure is described here: http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/How_to_get_iTunes_to_sync_other_video_formats_to_Apple_TV
It is also possible to tag those mov-Files. So they would perfectly play on a hacked ATV 1st Gen. and the Files would also have all their Metadata.

Would you consider to integrate that Feature in a future release?
Mac-Tools like VideoDrive are already doing this automatically. See here Import Method 4 http://www.aroona.net/VideoDrive/Import_Methods.html

Thanks again for all your great work and that wonderfull tool

Regards
Vlaves

[jntaylor63]

Apple TV audio formats

HE-AAC (V1)
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps)
protected AAC (from iTunes Store)
MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps)
MP3 VBR
Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4)
Apple Lossless
AIFF
WAV
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through

Most apple video is H.264(AVC)/ audio AAC by default in a (protected) .m4v container. The container is personal preference, as your ATV will play either .mp4 or .m4v

Apple TV video formats

H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High or Main Profile level
4.0 or lower, Baseline profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC audio up to 160
Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple
Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and
.mov file formats

Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per
second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Yes, I read these too. For what is worth, I used a 480p MKP video with 5.1 AAC, wrapped it into a MP4 file and gave to a friend to play on his IPAD 2. Had no issue with the video playback and the sound was clear stereo. Given that the IPAD runs a close version of IOS that is used by Apple TV, I dont think I will have an issue.

[kingmotley]

iTunes is the worst video player on the market, no matter what system you have. I have a beast of a machine, and it can't play back 1080p video at what seems like more than 5 FPS. VLC plays back the same video and uses negligable CPU, and my iPhone 5 and Apple TV 3 have no issues either. iTunes/Quicktime on Windows isn't even usable.

[oreons]

Vlaves,
Could not find a similar program (videodrive) under windows. How this make manually I not know.

kingmotley,
+1

[jntaylor63]

iTunes is the worst video player on the market, no matter what system you have. I have a beast of a machine, and it can't play back 1080p video at what seems like more than 5 FPS. VLC plays back the same video and uses negligable CPU, and my iPhone 5 and Apple TV 3 have no issues either. iTunes/Quicktime on Windows isn't even usable.

I think you are right on the Itunes thing. I took the same video that shuddered and played with VLC; no issue. Have you played a video with 5.1 AAC audio on Apple TV? Any issues? Home does it sound going through a home theater system?