mac program that converts mkv?

[furida]

Hi, I have been surfing around the interbutts for at least a week now trying to find a solution to this.

I want to convert mkv files into a format my dvdplayer actually can play, say, avi or divx. Having a mac is actually a handicap here, since there doesn't seem to be that many programs being able to do this. I have tried a dozen of different programs, each of them failing. Handbrake seemed to be the best, but it keeps crashing on me whenever I try to convert. I actually managed to convert one film but not the rest. I recently got a hold of divx converter, but it seems that it can't support mkv files, only convert them into it. I'm looking for a freeware. It seems I have tried eveything now, help please?

[cbarduck]

have you tried https://www.videohelp.com/tools/MPEG_StreamClip?
might be what you are looking for

[pixel zombie]

i usually use visualhub, i tried MKVtools 2.2 but it didn't work on the files i had..something about a script error, it was only $4.99 but i wasn't happy with the result..

[rumplestiltskin]

MPEG Streamclip is a wonderful app that every Mac user should have.

Also try AVIDemux and MKVtoolnix perhaps?

You might have to convert to an intermediate format (anything that's not mkv) or demux the streams and convert them separately, then mux them together. I always have trouble with mkv and try to avoid encouraging the mkv fanboys so I avoid downloading anything mkv if I can help it. :P

[Shilar]

*adds another reason to dislike MKV containers*

MKV is the worst format for the end user, and combining a Mac into this makes it worse. Best hope you have are the tools listed if there is a Mac version. Also, if you're willing to pay There is Mac MKV converter (http://www.macmkvconverters.com/). Dunno if it works with subtitles (like most converters even in Windows don't). Another option is handing it to a Windows user to convert. Rots o' Ruck

/is converting MKV right now, UGH!