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Old 9th October 2019, 10:09   #1  |  Link
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How to set aspect ratio in x264 encoded video?

DVD Info: 720x480, NTSC, 29.970, 4:3 aspect ratio.

x264 output resolution: Same as input (720x480).

When encoding a DVD with x264, how do I set the aspect ratio to 4:3?

Should I set it with x264 during encoding, or when muxing with MP4Box?
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It's typically set with encoding.
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How to set: --sar 10:11
mp4box (and mkvmerge) will automatically pick the SAR from the H.264 bitstream when muxing.

Table of SARs (sample aspect ratio):
Code:
	PAL	NTSC
4:3	12:11	10:11
16:9	16:11	40:33
(There are multiple standards for aspect ratios so you may find slightly different values elsewhere.)

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Thanks.

A follow-up question: can I still use this value if I crop the video, but don't resize it?

Or should I then use a different value?

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You can still use the same value even if you crop.
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