mkv encoder

Pandolfo · **mkv encoder -** 05-03-2010, 12:53 AM

Hey guys

What is the best mkv encoder that will work in windows 7? It's fine if it isn't shareware.

I'm looking for something that works well and is easy to use especially to someone new to encoding. If it can copy directly from a DVD that be geat too. The purpose is to back up purchased TV shows that are on DVD into mkv format so they can be condensed into a single hard drive for use in Afganistan.

Resolution is important, that's why I'm asking for mkv.

Pand.

MegaMortal · 05-03-2010, 06:30 AM

Why do you want it in mkv format? Mkv doesn't necessarily mean higher resolution or quality, it's the video input that determines that.

pump · 05-03-2010, 07:11 AM

you can try the program called hand brake, just google it

Noir · 05-03-2010, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaMortal

Why do you want it in mkv format? Mkv doesn't necessarily mean higher resolution or quality, it's the video input that determines that.

^ This... You don't really "encode" an mkv file since mkv's are basically a container format. I'd suggest mkvtoolnix if you really want/need to do it though.

bug · 05-03-2010, 10:05 AM

x264
coreavc is good too but not free

Squiggy · 05-03-2010, 10:49 AM

You won't get a higher resolution than 720*576px at all

Pandolfo · 05-04-2010, 01:01 AM

You can't get higher than 720? So all of those 1080p encodes are bogus?

I want to go mkv for the smaller file size.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at them.

Pand

Noir · 05-04-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pandolfo

You can't get higher than 720
Pand

no not from a dvd rip lol, but that doesnt mean you can't get 1080p files elsewhere (like bluray)

Pandolfo · 05-04-2010, 04:18 AM

I'm aware of that. thanks

MegaMortal · 05-04-2010, 02:03 PM

Well, mkv doesn't mean smaller filesize, either. Mkv is just a container for video streams, audio streams etc., and they're the ones that determines the filesize.

Why don't you just encode to AVI or something?

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MegaMortal Dura Made My Sig Join Date: Jun 2009	05-03-2010, 06:30 AM Why do you want it in mkv format? Mkv doesn't necessarily mean higher resolution or quality, it's the video input that determines that.

pump Creeper Join Date: May 2009	05-03-2010, 07:11 AM you can try the program called hand brake, just google it

bug lurklurklurk Join Date: Feb 2010	05-03-2010, 10:05 AM x264 coreavc is good too but not free

Squiggy tsun tsun Join Date: Dec 2009	05-03-2010, 10:49 AM You won't get a higher resolution than 720576px at all Password for my uploads: Squiggy* [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Pandolfo Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada	05-04-2010, 01:01 AM You can't get higher than 720? So all of those 1080p encodes are bogus? I want to go mkv for the smaller file size. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at them. Pand Pand

Pandolfo Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada	05-04-2010, 04:18 AM I'm aware of that. thanks Pand

MegaMortal Dura Made My Sig Join Date: Jun 2009	05-04-2010, 02:03 PM Well, mkv doesn't mean smaller filesize, either. Mkv is just a container for video streams, audio streams etc., and they're the ones that determines the filesize. Why don't you just encode to AVI or something?