mkv2vob: New App to Remux MKV x264/AC3 which play on PS3

[jamos]

Yes! I need only TSmuxer 1.3.1 to make an working vob file for the PS3. Changing the level from 5.1 to 4.1 an make an m2ts file. After what rename the m2ts file to vob. Thats it! Very fast and simple. :)

still only works for certain mkvs, you still may need to transcode either the video or audio. that is why you would use this program as it checks the files to see if they can just be remuxed or have to be transcoded.

[gordho]

If subtitle support is on the way then how about an option to always transcode if subtitles are detected? The rationale is that if you are letting mkv2vob extract the mkv from a rar, then the user would not know whether or not there is a subtitle track. You might assume the file does not have a subtitle track if the movie is in English but there might be a few scenes where another language is spoken.

[jamos]

If subtitle support is on the way then how about an option to always transcode if subtitles are detected? The rationale is that if you are letting mkv2vob extract the mkv from a rar, then the user would not know whether or not there is a subtitle track. You might assume the file does not have a subtitle track if the movie is in English but there might be a few scenes where another language is spoken.

I think it will always transcode if you choose subtitles as it forces them on the screen (ie you can not toggle them off).

[3r1c]

I will try out the new tsmuxer.

and yes it will work without loader.exe, this file only does the download updates, just run mkv2vob.exe directly.

ill try different ways of compiling it so it doesnt set off nod32

[pepitopajas]

¿donate a 3ric?

[carbonkid]

Hi, with this new version I keep getting the same error. Insufficient Disk space, I'm trying to convert a movie with 8 GB and I have 20 GB free. It is set to never transcode because it's a 720p file.

[gordho]

Hi, with this new version I keep getting the same error. Insufficient Disk space, I'm trying to convert a movie with 8 GB and I have 20 GB free. It is set to never transcode because it's a 720p file.

does your temp drive have enough free space?

[carbonkid]

19 GB on template drive, 20 GB on destination drive.

I'm trying another file and it's working, maybe it's an imcompatibilyti with that specific file.

[3r1c]

20gb is not enough space to convert a 8gb file.
you need 3x the space of the mkv file.

if new tsmuxer does it directly it will be possible to do it with 1x so maybe wait until tomorrow.

[carbonkid]

Thanks for the heads up.

Another thing I converted a file with DTS, and now I hear noises in high pitchs sound (hope you understand my english). It's this a problem with the program?

[Audioboxer]

AWESOME update 3r1c!

I'm thinking of donating some money your way.

I'm waiting for you to update tsmuxer to 1.3.1 - If everything works ok.

I could manually update, but id rather wait incase some other program changes are needed to comply with the new version of tsmuxer.

[3r1c]

Yeah replacing the tsmuxer.exe in mkv2vob right now wont do anything because mkv2vob wont try to make use of the new functions.

[Audioboxer]

Yeah replacing the tsmuxer.exe in mkv2vob right now wont do anything because mkv2vob wont try to make use of the new functions.

Thanks for the heads up, patiently waiting on an update then if the new version of tsmuxer works ok.

By the way, does it matter what "output file extension" you use? :confused:

[carbonkid]

Even after having 50GB free HDD, it will continue to say Insufficient Disk Space... , I previously stated it was 8GB but the file is only 6.56GB.

By the way, the file is Queen.Rock.Montreal.1981.720p.BluRay.DTS.x264-CtrlHD, and I've alredy tried Beowulf.2007.DirCut.720p.HDDVD.DTS.x264-ESiR with the same results. Only working file with this version Lost S04E01 720p HDTV DD5.1 x264-CtrlHD

[Audioboxer]

Even after having 50GB free HDD, it will continue to say Insufficient Disk Space... , I previously stated it was 8GB but the file is only 6.56GB.

By the way, the file is Queen.Rock.Montreal.1981.720p.BluRay.DTS.x264-CtrlHD, and I've alredy tried Beowulf.2007.DirCut.720p.HDDVD.DTS.x264-ESiR with the same results. Only working file with this version Lost S04E01 720p HDTV DD5.1 x264-CtrlHD

I had issues with DTS previously in MKV2VOB - It would convert ok but I'd get video speed-up.

I recommend you manually convert you DTS audio to AC3 and then run the new AC3 MKV file through MKV2VOB.

Read my post on how I done it
http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1095825&postcount=734

[3r1c]

I will do some actual testing but i just looked over the free disk space code and it looks ok.

Can you tell me how far does it go before it gets to the error.

only thing i can think of is it uses the movie time length and maybe this file is reporting a very long time in error.

[3r1c]

I had issues with DTS previously in MKV2VOB - It would convert ok but I'd get video speed-up.

I recommend you manually convert you DTS audio to AC3 and then run the new AC3 MKV file through MKV2VOB.

Read my post on how I done it
http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1095825&postcount=734

the poster didnt say anything about dts not working right.
and i tested it several times with every possible transcode remux during the latest version and its working perfectly.
its possible in the older version it did this, but the method has totally changed in the new version.

converting it manually should not be necessary.

[Audioboxer]

the poster didnt say anything about dts not working right.
and i tested it several times with every possible transcode remux during the latest version and its working perfectly.
its possible in the older version it did this, but the method has totally changed in the new version.

converting it manually should not be necessary.

Yeah, it was just a suggestion!

More likely a dodgy MKV file to be fair.

It was a tsmuxer build that gave me issues with DTS previously (1.5.2 I think). Im going to run the matrix though this new build of MKV2VOB and see if it's now working 100%.

I've not converted any DTS movies since 1.5.2 I think.

Just read this,

if new tsmuxer does it directly it will be possible to do it with 1x so maybe wait until tomorrow.

Great news if true, would that mean a quicker conversion as well? Not that it takes long anyway.

[asif9t9]

what error message do you get?

Error Extracting AAC to WAV.

[Turntabloid]

Hi,

first of all - great stuff!

Now to my problem:

I get the same error - 'insufficient disk space' with the new version!

I am using XP and a 1TB external drive to store and convert with loads of free space.

Is it possible, that the program still uses the TEMP folder on C?

The file is 10GB, my free space on C is 25GB.

Is there any chance, the program will not need to use the TEMP on C in the future?

Many thanks!

[carbonkid]

I get the error rigth after MKV Extrack.

[3r1c]

Is there any chance, the program will not need to use the TEMP on C in the future?


You can set the temp folder in the configuration tab.

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

I am a little late to the party and I have a few questions. I am a Mac guy running XP in Parallels. For the most part, I think the time using mkv2vob is tolerable. My question is this: I have my MKV's that seem to be the same or similar to those discussed in the thread. All I do is run the mkv2ob.exe, choose the file and select "Automatic." I have perfectly working files after I rename the .vob to .mpg and use medialink. The dolby digital light blares up and it works grand! Am I doing any unnecessary encoding/transcoding? It takes a few hours per file. H264info is the process that takes a long time.

[natronicus]

im guessing it doesnt like that its packed with UPX (upx.sourceforge.net).

http://www.eset.com/threat-center/pedia/system/prob_unk.htm

EDIT: do you have latest updates for nod32.
I just tested it with online scanner and it passes with nod32 2008.02.22
Loader.exe sets off AVG Free Edition anti-virus as well.

http://www.natronicus.com/AVGLoader.exe.png

[Audioboxer]

AVG free is pants.

Get a real antivirus like Kaspersky or Avira Antivir.

Avira Antivir do a free version I recommend you use over AVG.

[wallaceram]

with esset nod32 , says loader.exe with virus.

anybody knows something?

[Audioboxer]

with esset nod32 , says loader.exe with virus.

anybody knows something?

Must be false positives.

Probably the heuristics of the antivirus apps are flagging something.

No virus' found here with Kaspersky on one PC, and Avira Antivir Premium on the other.

[clotz2000]

3r1c already advised that it's most likely the program he is compiling the setup file with. The files are safe, he's looking into it, maybe he'll use a different compiler, if not no biggie.

Thanks again for this prog!!!:thanks:

[Sgt.BigNuts]

Hi 3r1c,
Just wanted to tell you again how brilliant your program really is, i have always used your latest release, and never had a single problem with any files at all , all work superb on my PS3. Thank you matey, as soon as i have any spare dosh i will defo donate so you can carry on improving this wonderful program. :)

[3r1c]

I have just installed winxp and nod32 now on an old pc im trying to compile it so it doesnt set if off.

Direct mkv remuxing (300% faster) and subtitles already done and working :)

[Franke73]

I have just installed winxp and nod32 now on an old pc im trying to compile it so it doesnt set if off.

Direct mkv remuxing (300% faster) and subtitles already done and working :)

yeaaaaaaaaah!!!
Im happy happy, great work Eric!!!

[Audioboxer]

I have just installed winxp and nod32 now on an old pc im trying to compile it so it doesnt set if off.

Direct mkv remuxing (300% faster) and subtitles already done and working :)

:thanks:

Good news.

Have you figured out what is causing the space requirement issue with DTS 3r1c?

I can confirm some other people I know on other forums have had the issue as well - http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=614188 (last page or two for someone having issues with DTS)

The folk over on Neowin love the app 3r1c ;)

[chubsta]

I am a little late to the party and I have a few questions. I am a Mac guy running XP in Parallels. For the most part, I think the time using mkv2vob is tolerable. My question is this: I have my MKV's that seem to be the same or similar to those discussed in the thread. All I do is run the mkv2ob.exe, choose the file and select "Automatic." I have perfectly working files after I rename the .vob to .mpg and use medialink. The dolby digital light blares up and it works grand! Am I doing any unnecessary encoding/transcoding? It takes a few hours per file. H264info is the process that takes a long time.

Hi, ive got a couple of questions for you if you dont mind as i take delivery of a shiny new iMac this week...

1. With VirtualPC on my old eMac it wouldnt let me do anything with files larger than 4gb even though the virtual drive was set up as NTFS - have you had this problem with parallels? Is there anything i should know beforhand when setting it up? Most of the files i will be dealing with are between 4.5gb and 12gb...

2. using medialink i have a problem where the mpg movies play but only for a certain time for each one - each one is different but is usually between 10 and 20 minutes. When i check the runtime on the PS3 it shows this time, not the full movie. If i play the same film through an Eyeconnect demo then it plays the whole thing so the problem is not with the file. have you experienced this at all, as i cant seem to work out what is happening and have had no response from Nullriver. (my version is fully registered BTW).

I would really appreciate some help with this because i have tried everything i can with running Windows on my eMac and i never really got it to the point where i could use MKV2VOB, and had to resort to running it on my old arcade MAME cabinet!

cheers
Karl

[3r1c]

Hi, ive got a couple of questions for you if you dont mind as i take delivery of a shiny new iMac this week...

1. With VirtualPC on my old eMac it wouldnt let me do anything with files larger than 4gb even though the virtual drive was set up as NTFS - have you had this problem with parallels? Is there anything i should know beforhand when setting it up? Most of the files i will be dealing with are between 4.5gb and 12gb...

2. using medialink i have a problem where the mpg movies play but only for a certain time for each one - each one is different but is usually between 10 and 20 minutes. When i check the runtime on the PS3 it shows this time, not the full movie. If i play the same film through an Eyeconnect demo then it plays the whole thing so the problem is not with the file. have you experienced this at all, as i cant seem to work out what is happening and have had no response from Nullriver. (my version is fully registered BTW).

I would really appreciate some help with this because i have tried everything i can with running Windows on my eMac and i never really got it to the point where i could use MKV2VOB, and had to resort to running it on my old arcade MAME cabinet!

cheers
Karl

This is not a mkv2vob issue.
The problem is your windows emulator does not support files over 4gb.
If it works properly on real windows but not on your emulator, the problem is obvously the emulator.

[3r1c]

V2.0.2 beta 24/Feb/2008
Added subtitles support.
Removed need for h264info.
Updated tsmuxer.
Remux now 300-400% faster.
Updated disk space check to ignore 0 result, and provide a more detailed error.
Tweaked loader.exe so it does not set off nod32.

Note about subtitles:
Subtitles are added if the following 2 conditions are met.
1. A subtitle found in the mkv matches the language selected in config tab.
2. The subtitle language is different from the audio language in the mkv.

Enabling subtitles causes the video to always transcode regardless of transcode setting.

[Audioboxer]

V2.0.2 beta 24/Feb/2008
Added subtitles support.
Removed need for h264info.
Updated tsmuxer.
Remux now 300-400% faster.
Updated disk space check to ignore 0 result, and provide a more detailed error.
Tweaked loader.exe so it does not set off nod32.

Note about subtitles:
Subtitles are added if the following 2 conditions are met.
1. A subtitle found in the mkv matches the language selected in config tab.
2. The subtitle language is different from the audio language in the mkv.

Enabling subtitles causes the video to always transcode regardless of transcode setting.

:cool:

Wow, it took me about 3 minutes to do a 4.5GB 720p movie with AC3.

[Glorioso]

V2.0.2 beta 24/Feb/2008
Added subtitles support.
Removed need for h264info.
Updated tsmuxer.
Remux now 300-400% faster.
Updated disk space check to ignore 0 result, and provide a more detailed error.
Tweaked loader.exe so it does not set off nod32.

Note about subtitles:
Subtitles are added if the following 2 conditions are met.
1. A subtitle found in the mkv matches the language selected in config tab.
2. The subtitle language is different from the audio language in the mkv.

Enabling subtitles causes the video to always transcode regardless of transcode setting.

Cant be external subtitles? How can i add the subtitles to the MKV and specifie the language?

[gordho]

Error Extracting AAC to WAV.

getting the same on a couple animes.

[bigggt]

thanks 3r1c

No more Nod problems

[3r1c]

getting the same on a couple animes.

seems windows xp doesnt like the faad.exe i compiled on vista. i will fix it.
edit: actually it doesnt work on any computer except the one i compiled it on. doh.

Also, someone let me know if the disk space issue is fixed.
I could not find any problem, i just made some changes to make it safer.

[carbonkid]

For me it's not fixed, at least for the files I've tried.

"Insufficient Disk Space on C,You have 51.69GB you need 3063.68GB" (Isn't this a little bit too much for a 6.53GB file :) )

(Will we ever in the future be able to select soft-subtiles in the console?)

I'm getting a new error saying "Error Extracting from MKV"

[3r1c]

V2.0.3 final 24/Feb/2008
Fixed broken AAC to DTS conversion.
Fixed error extracting mkv if audio is ac3 and subtitles on.
Final version, tested on xp working completely.

[chubsta]

This is not a mkv2vob issue.
The problem is your windows emulator does not support files over 4gb.
If it works properly on real windows but not on your emulator, the problem is obvously the emulator.

yeah, sorry for hijacking the thread - i didnt mean it to sound like it was a MKV2VOB issue as i have had 99% success using the program on an old windows machine. In fact, the main reason for the upgrade to the Intel iMac is to run an emulator at a decent speed so i can convert all my video files in one place!

Be nice to have it confirmed that Parallels works 100% with very large files tho...

Great news on the subs BTW, now i can finally watch 'Kung Fu Hustle'!!

[gordho]

V2.0.3 final 24/Feb/2008
Fixed broken AAC to DTS conversion.
Fixed error extracting mkv if audio is ac3 and subtitles on.
Final version, tested on xp working completely.

Still getting "Error demuxing Wav!" after AAC to AC3 2/3. Audio is Japanese, 96 KHZ, 2 channels, A_AAC and subtitles are English, ASS.

[3r1c]

2channels not supported.
Just remux it to mp4 with yamb.

[3r1c]

"Insufficient Disk Space on C,You have 51.69GB you need 3063.68GB" (Isn't this a little bit too much for a 6.53GB file :) )

lol. well at least now i know the problem is not in the free space detection but the required space calculation.
ill have a look at it.

[tot31]

stultus, just click the Add File button and the remuxing will start.

[Franke73]

Very very nice updates Eric.
I have one "little" request tho.......

To be able to select a subtitle-track(.srt or whatever) from disk, and not from the mkv it self.

[jamos]

V2.0.2 beta 24/Feb/2008
Added subtitles support.
Removed need for h264info.
Updated tsmuxer.
Remux now 300-400% faster.



I knew you all would like the new version of TSMuxer..:p

btw another added bonus of the new version of TSMuxer is that it streams better due to remuxing the bitrate if you notice your network streaming to ps3 should hardly have pauses.

[jamos]

Very very nice updates Eric.
I have one "little" request tho.......

To be able to select a subtitle-track(.srt or whatever) from disk, and not from the mkv it self.

What do you mean the disk? this program only works with mkvs I thought.

[Franke73]

What do you mean the disk? this program only works with mkvs I thought.

well....

if i have a separate .srt file, and want to use it when trancoding.

[tot31]

I have a mkv file with .srt file in it but after trancoding it to mpg file, there's no subtitlte. Maybe .srt is not compatible?

[Franke73]

well....

if i have a separate .srt file, and want to use it when trancoding.

found a way around the problem tho.

I muxed the *.srt file onto the mkv, using mkvmerge(and set the correct language settings).
Then used that mkv in mkv2vob.
voila, transcoded vob with subtitles =)

[americanpsycho]

I am getting error-

Run-time error '13':
Type mismatch

anydoby know what that could mean?
I tried few mkv`s and none of them worked.

[forumhound]

Hi all

I am still using v1.5.3 which works great.

I want to download the latest, but only v2.01 is listed on the download page, so where is the latest version as mentioned in this thread ?

Thanks

Forumhound

[mmace]

Just wanted to say thanks, v2 is excellent

[Audioboxer]

Hey 3r1c I've noticed MKV2VOB 2.0.3 wanted to transcode two of my Pirates of the Carribean movies.

The reason it's transcoding though is I believe subtitles are included within the MKV file...

I guess my only option is to force no transcoding, as obviously I don't need subtitles for an english movie, and therefore don't want to transcode.

[3r1c]

Hey 3r1c I've noticed MKV2VOB 2.0.3 wanted to transcode two of my Pirates of the Carribean movies.

The reason it's transcoding though is I believe subtitles are included within the MKV file...

I guess my only option is to force no transcoding, as obviously I don't need subtitles for an english movie, and therefore don't want to transcode.

No, the correct thing to do if you do not want subtitles is to select "None" for subtitles.
Remember: the video transcoding option is ignored when subtitles are selected.

I think i know what you mean though.
Whoever encoded the mkv probably put subtitles and set the language as ENG, but did not set the language for the audio stream.

[3r1c]

Hi all

I am still using v1.5.3 which works great.

I want to download the latest, but only v2.01 is listed on the download page, so where is the latest version as mentioned in this thread ?

Thanks

Forumhound

The latest is 2.0.3 and it is on the first page.
http://www.3r1c.eu/mkv2vob/mkv2vob.exe

[forumhound]

Thanks...shows as "last page" when I log in, maybe that's why I didn't look there..

I shall be donating by the way...excelllent program.

[damn89]

insufficient disk space on drive F you have 56.29GB you need 2163.07GB?? Have never hapend before. And how often you got 2TB free space??

[3r1c]

Can you please do this.

Start -> run.
type cmd

in the command prompt type (including the quotes)
"c:\program files\mkv2vob\tools\mkvinfo.exe" "c:\yourmkv.mkv"

copy the entire output to here
also tell me what os and version you have.

[3r1c]

oh wait i think i figured it out myself.

your using foreign windows xp with (,) as a decimal seperator arent you?

mkvinfo returns the length in seconds of the movie like 1234.567 which on normal windows will round to 1234 but if your seperator is comma it will round to 1234567 thus the required space becomes 1000x what it should be.

I will fix this.

[Audioboxer]

No, the correct thing to do if you do not want subtitles is to select "None" for subtitles.
Remember: the video transcoding option is ignored when subtitles are selected.

I think i know what you mean though.
Whoever encoded the mkv probably put subtitles and set the language as ENG, but did not set the language for the audio stream.

Yeah it's probably just shoddy encoding. I put MKV2VOB on "never transcode" temporarily to do these two movies then turned it back to automatic.

Movies work fine.

One thing I noticed was MKV2VOB autoupdates :cool:

I was on 2.02, and had downloaded 2.03, but I forgot to install. Anyway when I opened MKV2VOB which was still 2.02, it said new version available and updated itself!

[tot31]

found a way around the problem tho.

I muxed the *.srt file onto the mkv, using mkvmerge(and set the correct language settings).
Then used that mkv in mkv2vob.
voila, transcoded vob with subtitles =)

franke73, can I know what's your Config settings for mkv2vob, as I've already set the correct language setting for the video, audio and subtitle using mkvmerge GUI but still can't get the subtilte.

Here's my MediaInfo screenshot of my mkv file

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/tot31/mediainfo.jpg

[3r1c]

Your audio language and subtitle language are the same.
mkv2vob wont put english subtitles on this movie because you already have english audio.

[tot31]

So in order to get the subtitle although the audio, video and subtitle are in English, I have to set the subtitle language to other language like Spanish? Ok I'll try that. Thanks 3r1c for the tip.

Edit : At last it works...thanks a lot 3r1c....

[3r1c]

Yeah you will have to do that.
or set the audio track to undefined.

Im making option in the next version to add the subtitles even if language the same, and load from a seperate srt file.

[damn89]

Can you please do this.

Start -> run.
type cmd

in the command prompt type (including the quotes)
"c:\program files\mkv2vob\tools\mkvinfo.exe" "c:\yourmkv.mkv"

copy the entire output to here
also tell me what os and version you have.


I have v2.03 and I have swedish Vista 32-bit
but this only happend to some files I tried. The most files are 1GB and that one was 2GB

[3r1c]

I have v2.03 and I have swedish Vista 32-bit
but this only happend to some files I tried. The most files are 1GB and that one was 2GB

Yeah i found the problem.
It was caused by your decimal seperator is comma instead of dot.
It will be fixed in next version later today.

[3r1c]

I am getting error-

Run-time error '13':
Type mismatch

anydoby know what that could mean?
I tried few mkv`s and none of them worked.

Anyone else getting this?
How far does it get (in Status column) before show this error?

[Franke73]

.. and load from a seperate srt file.

Thank you, thank you AGAIN Eric.
Monster work!!!

[damn89]

Anyone else getting this?
How far does it get (in Status column) before show this error?

I relly love this program tank you very mush;)

it's extracting the mkv then it pops up that the harddrive don't have enough space.

One more question "how can it be when you converted to vob with srt the file size will be 2.61Gb and without srt its 1.13Gb i mean that seems to me a bit strange because the srt is only 30Kb?? How can that be?

[jamos]

One more question "how can it be when you converted to vob with srt the file size will be 2.61Gb and without srt its 1.13Gb i mean that seems to me a bit strange because the srt is only 30Kb?? How can that be?

It is because you are transcoding when you use subtitles which adds the extra size.

[damn89]

Now when I saw it on my tv the second line of the subtiles been cut of throw the middle. On the computer the subtitle is on the picture but on the tv it's cut off the half line??

can you change the size and the position on the subtitles before you burn it in to the picture with mkvtoolnix?

[estebanzia]

I am getting error-

Run-time error '13':
Type mismatch

anydoby know what that could mean?
I tried few mkv`s and none of them worked.

I've got the exact same error everytime i add a mkv file.Status=transcoding......:mad:...Just let me know if anyone knows what get mkv2vob to go wrong!

[Glorioso]

Yeah i found the problem.
It was caused by your decimal seperator is comma instead of dot.
It will be fixed in next version later today.
Unable to test the subtitlesm i get that same error here...

[estebanzia]

I've got the exact same error everytime i add a mkv file.Status=transcoding......:mad:...Just let me know if anyone knows what get mkv2vob to go wrong!
Just noticed that when I launch mkv2vob it also launch Microsoft office 2003 installer(which is already installed) ....:confused:

[odedia]

I'm sorry if this has been posted already, but I just can't get myself to go through 50 pages of data :).

I'm wondering if it is possible to convert the mkv file to a blu-ray disc image? Is there any chance that the PS3 will be able to read this image from a network drive for example?

Using a blu-ray disc, you'll be able to add multiple audio tracks, and add multiple subtitles.

Just wondering, and again sorry if this was asked already.

Thanks for the great work!

[3r1c]

Nope, there are no tools to add subtitles to m2ts file yet.

[3r1c]

V2.0.4 25/Feb/2008
Added Always Encode Subtitles option.
Added Load Subtitles from SRT option (put srt file in same folder as mkv with same name).
Added Overscan Compensation option (if subtitles look cut off on your tv).
Added more detailed descriptions for config options.
Added various other small improvements.
Fixed "Insufficient Disk Space" error where your decimal seperator of your OS is not a dot (some foreign windows versions).
Fixed "Type mismatch" run time error for some people.

[DiRTDOG]

WOW a lot of changes in such a short time. Thanks for putting in the hard work! and listening to your users.

Question about subs: If I leave the option for always encode subtitles off, will subtitles be encoded if they are included in the mkv or do I have to turn that option on if I know there are subtitles?

Oh, one more request from me. Would it be possible to put a cancel button? Right now if you hit the close "X" it minimizes the app and not close it. I realized this when I chose the wrong mkv file.

Thanks again!

[3r1c]

Always encode subtiles forces mkv2vob to add subtitles even if the subtitles are the same language as the audio track.
Normally mkv2vob ignores subtitles if they are the same language as the audio track.

A cancel button is complicated.
Because it would have to close the external programs it runs, so i did not include it.

[DiRTDOG]

Great! Thanks for the info.

No biggie on the cancel button, I just use good ol crtl+alt+del hehe

[cody2]

Hey 3r1c,

"Long" time user, very satisfied and seeing as you're doing a few updates i thought i'd give my best regards and do a few requests myself.

Would it be possible to do a "Watch-folder"-option? Like you get on most Upnp-servers to update contentDB when folder content changes, would you be able to adapt your program to watch for newly extracted MKV's in a given folder, and automatically start remuxing them?

Also, does your program have CLI-support or shell-integration?

Other than that, thanks for a great tool and putting a lot of work into it. I'll be sure to give my donations asap.

[hfmls]

hi, 2 problems here, frst portuguese subs show up wrong, when it uses ´ or ~ or others.


second, why the final size is bigger? is there a way to put on the same size?

and is there a way to convert AAC LC 2 channels.?

because mp4 with ac3 doesn't work in x360


all that and it would be perfect! i would enjoy to donate you, if suc options would be available. the final result its great! and really fast.

[3r1c]

do you have a sample file where the subs are wrong?

filesize is bigger because it transcodes to mpeg2 when you use subtitles.

if you have aac with 2 channels, you can mux to mp4 without converting to ac3.

really the only advantage to aac to ac3 conversion is you get 5.1 playback, but if you only have 2ch to begin with you might as well just use mp4.

[andyd2k]

I ran the app on a mkv but the file won't even show up on my ps3 - is it that the file can't be streamed?

[hfmls]

what i mean was, convert ac3, dts to AAC LC 2 channels. because that's the only way it will play in x360.

i don't have a sample, but the error is simple, i think whatever u use to encode the subs, doesn't have portuguese simbols support, like ´ or ~ , and more.

is there a way to mantain same size? use other than mpeg2 ?

[gordho]

if you have aac with 2 channels, you can mux to mp4 without converting to ac3.

really the only advantage to aac to ac3 conversion is you get 5.1 playback, but if you only have 2ch to begin with you might as well just use mp4.

But it would be nice to not have to worry about running another program and let let mkv2vob be a one stop shop for mkv conversion. Code/feature bloat is something to consider so I understand if you want to keep it focused on a core set of functions.

[adalbertoma]

do you have a sample file where the subs are wrong?

filesize is bigger because it transcodes to mpeg2 when you use subtitles.

if you have aac with 2 channels, you can mux to mp4 without converting to ac3.

really the only advantage to aac to ac3 conversion is you get 5.1 playback, but if you only have 2ch to begin with you might as well just use mp4.

Eric,

I have converted a movie yesterday with 2.0.3 and the portuguese subtitles worked like a charm, even with the accents (é, ã, õ). Maybe it's something with the subtitle that user is trying to use. Unless you changed something on this last 2.0.4 version, which I haven't used yet.

BTW, thanks for the great work with this software.

Just one quick question:
Do you see any possibility of us being able to use soft coded subtitles in the near future? Or only hard coded? This causes my only two complaints on the conversion: bigger file size and static subtitles.

Would be great to have selectable multiple subtitle tracks.

Anyway, thanks for spending your time with this sweet app.

[hfmls]

subs won't work here :S..well they work, but with some errors in text.

xbox360 can't play vob or mpg, damn! i think.

is there a way to creat a dvd, vob..ifo files etc. but with 720p resolution ?

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

Hi, ive got a couple of questions for you if you dont mind as i take delivery of a shiny new iMac this week...

1. With VirtualPC on my old eMac it wouldnt let me do anything with files larger than 4gb even though the virtual drive was set up as NTFS - have you had this problem with parallels? Is there anything i should know beforhand when setting it up? Most of the files i will be dealing with are between 4.5gb and 12gb...

I have not had any problems with this. I have been working with files as large as 16gb.

2. using medialink i have a problem where the mpg movies play but only for a certain time for each one - each one is different but is usually between 10 and 20 minutes. When i check the runtime on the PS3 it shows this time, not the full movie. If i play the same film through an Eyeconnect demo then it plays the whole thing so the problem is not with the file. have you experienced this at all, as i cant seem to work out what is happening and have had no response from Nullriver. (my version is fully registered BTW).

Interesting. I can't say for sure if I have had this issue. My medialink is only wireless at the moment, so I am getting stuttering over my G network. Once I hardwire into the gigabit ethernet, hopefully this is will resolve.

I would really appreciate some help with this because i have tried everything i can with running Windows on my eMac and i never really got it to the point where i could use MKV2VOB, and had to resort to running it on my old arcade MAME cabinet!

cheers
Karl
Mame Cabinet!!! That sounds pretty awesome!

[rahzel]

holy crap the new version is fast!
thank you so much for your efforts 3r1c!

if possible, do you think you can make it so you can specify how large you want to split the video in MB? if you can figure how to do this, i can skip using mkvmerge to split my files.

thanks again!

[tot31]

I got an error "Can't parse the mkv file" using the latest 2.0.4 when using Never Transcode option but the mkv file can be remuxed with the same option using 1.5.3.

This is the details of the file using MediaInfo

General #0
Complete name : F:\Movies\Contract.Star.HDDVD.720p.x264-HDL.mkv
Format : Mk
File size : 4.37 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 27mn
Bit rate : 7161 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2008-01-20 20:38:44
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.1.0 ('Another Place To Fall') built on Dec 31 2007 20:13:50
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video #0
Codec : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG4 ISO advanced profile
PlayTime : 1h 27mn
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Codec/Info : Dolby AC3
Channel(s) : 5 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Language : English

[carbonkid]

Hi, keep the good work, you are doing for every single one of us.

Now the real post :) . I got a problem with portuguese subtitles (.srt). Some of our carachters such as ã and ç apper as a -. Is a problem of the program, or is it my problem?

Edit : Sorry I didn't read the above post, but I've added a detail, it only happens with (.srt) files.

Some sample images

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/994/semttulooy7.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/503/semttulo2sm7.jpg

[lez]

keep getting
installation ended prematurely because of an error
running vista
previous version work great
thanks

[asif9t9]

So far everything seems to work fine for me. Thanks 3r1c. I guess now that subtitles works, and AAC 5.1 can be converted to AC3 5.1, I have just one more request to make this the complete PS3 program for me.

Basically, I know the PS3 is supposed to play Divx and Xvid, but it doesn't always work. I want one program that will do it all. If I have an avi file that has 2ch audio, then let the program make it guaranteed PS3 compatible. Moreover, if the avi file has 5.1 AC3 audio, then let the program make it PS3 compatible.

I try to download only mkv's from now on, but sometimes the only copies available are avi's. I know this goes against the concept of "mkv"2vob, but this would make your program the be all and end all.

[mrdjj]

hi, thx for a really great program!

I have problems with the subtitles, the Swedish Å, Ä and Ö is gone in the movie after converting. Instead there is a underscore. The same as for the user "carbonkid" above.

[iibosshog]

Will next version support multilanguage?That's all i want.

[3r1c]

So far everything seems to work fine for me. Thanks 3r1c. I guess now that subtitles works, and AAC 5.1 can be converted to AC3 5.1, I have just one more request to make this the complete PS3 program for me.

Basically, I know the PS3 is supposed to play Divx and Xvid, but it doesn't always work. I want one program that will do it all. If I have an avi file that has 2ch audio, then let the program make it guaranteed PS3 compatible. Moreover, if the avi file has 5.1 AC3 audio, then let the program make it PS3 compatible.

I try to download only mkv's from now on, but sometimes the only copies available are avi's. I know this goes against the concept of "mkv"2vob, but this would make your program the be all and end all.

Well i happen to already know exactly how to detect avi's which are unplayable too.
I will see what i can do.

[AKarpo]

3ric, I donated last night; I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work. I think I'm going to purchase a PS3 at some point in the near future. Again, thank you , the community appreciates your efforts.

[Glorioso]

I just tested the new version and after some 3 hours of transcoding, a when the progress bar reached the end it says, muxing failed.. :-(

[Stathis]

Thanks a lot for your hard work! Ultra fast when you don' t have to transcode!!!
I have question though. When you add subtitles the transcoded video has noticeable differences?
Thanks again!

[Quatre]

If subtitle support is on the way then how about an option to always transcode if subtitles are detected? The rationale is that if you are letting mkv2vob extract the mkv from a rar, then the user would not know whether or not there is a subtitle track. You might assume the file does not have a subtitle track if the movie is in English but there might be a few scenes where another language is spoken.

great point. often there are some movies with subtitles in a few scenes that get left out when encoded to a certain file type. I know certain wmv releases that had a few scenes where another language was spoken and there was supposed to be subs that weren't there so you missed that whole part of the movie.

some movies have such minimal subtitles (like when the trex talks in meet the robinsons) that some ppl may still actually not want to transcode just to add some minimal unimportant subs.

But I see your point if the person doesn't know if there is subs, mkv2vob could automatically transcode and hardcode the subs, but usually ppl are going to know if its a foreign film etc and has subs and ideally would be mkv2vob lets you know that it detected a subtitle track and then asks you if you want to transcode and add the subs hardcoded warning that if you dont you would not have any subs.

[maxpontello]

I've tested the new option to compensate the tv overscan but the result was a file identical to the one obtained with the previous version. I mean, sub are readable as before, but they are in the far botton of the screen, with their last line cut over the line of screen by a little of overscan. Anyone have tested?

Thanks

[klas]

hi, thx for a really great program!

I have problems with the subtitles, the Swedish Å, Ä and Ö is gone in the movie after converting. Instead there is a underscore. The same as for the user "carbonkid" above.

The same thing with the spanish subtitles, á,é,í, ó,ú,ñ, ía,ón.

Thanks a lot for your hard work!

[3r1c]

I have found the problem, fix soon.

[Audioboxer]

3r1c you should take a look mate,

Tsmuxer 1.3.5

http://www.smlabs.net/tsMuxer/tsMuxeR_1.3.5.zip
added demux
fixed ac3 2.0 bug (detection & muxing)
small mkv fixes
and etc.

[Loggie]

I just tested the new version and after some 3 hours of transcoding, a when the progress bar reached the end it says, muxing failed.. :-(

I'm having the same problem.
Tried it with several mkv files.

The weird thing is when I use the program on a file that doesn't have any subs in the mkv its working properly.
I have no idea what could cause this (nor am I an expert and this is all new to me).

I did have trancoded a few mkv files that had subs with a previous version of MKV2VOB that didn't have subtitle suport.....that worked.
But the latest version (at least in my case) seems to be having probs when subs are present in the mkv file.

[Quatre]

found a way around the problem tho.

I muxed the *.srt file onto the mkv, using mkvmerge(and set the correct language settings).
Then used that mkv in mkv2vob.
voila, transcoded vob with subtitles =)

yeah i think the subs have to part of the mkv already, not a separate srt file for mkv2vob to be able to hardcode them into the resulting transcoded mpeg-2.

this isn't a be to end all subtitle option but for most foreign films x264's in a diff language with english subs they are already part of the mkv but we still lost them with previous versions of mkv2vob and no sub support on ps3, now you can transcode and get teh hardcoded subs for ps3 that the mkv is supposed to have.

Great updates. Can't wait to try Protege' (Moon to) 2007 1080p L4.1 x264 to see if i get the english subs now though i guess the point of it being L4.1 is nullified as it has to transcode for the subs.

edit: oops heh i see 3rlc added support now for separate .srt sub files.

[JonLovejoy]

3r1c you should take a look mate,

I've been using since very early version and tried to use 2.0.3 and 2.0.4 to convert one of the Star Wars films, however it would just stick on 'muxing' - I left it overnight and all day but it didn't create anything. I downloaded from the link you posted and installed the updated TSmuxer to my directory - so far it seems to be working but I'll let you know if that cures the problem.

I think the problem might have been that the file in question has AC3 2.0 and not 5.1 - perhaps the update will sort this.

[skyham]

Since the new style version I have been unable to import any mkv file as it always pops up an error 52. What is making it unhappy? Running Vista 32 bit. These are the same files I used as sources previously.

[Stathis]

I have a problem with Greek subs.
I 've attached an image to show you what's wrong.
I also give you the subs i used.
If you have any ideas what could be wrong please help me.

[fmaddin]

It seems that playing TS files is almost as much as a problem to play as MKV files were (before mkv2vob). The only guide I've seen still has too many steps. The tools that mkv2vob use seem to possibly be capable of converting TS files to something usable. Can anyone shed any light on this?

[Audioboxer]

Tsmuxer 1.3.5

http://www.smlabs.net/tsMuxer/tsMuxeR_1.3.5.zip
added demux
fixed ac3 2.0 bug (detection & muxing)
small mkv fixes
and etc.

Tsmuxer 1.3.6 out now,

http://www.smlabs.net/tsMuxer/tsMuxeR_1.3.6.zip

[Quatre]

It seems that playing TS files is almost as much as a problem to play as MKV files were (before mkv2vob). The only guide I've seen still has too many steps. The tools that mkv2vob use seem to possibly be capable of converting TS files to something usable. Can anyone shed any light on this?

I think .ts support is a good suggestion if not for a separate program.

I think we shouldn't get carried away with too many requests though especially some ppl are requesting very specific stuff which is only useful to them or a small handful of ppl. You want to keep this program bloat free and working efficiently for what its main intention is , for mkv playback on ps3. As it is you see that sometimes new features causes new errors and problems so hopefully the program doesnt' get too out of control and just gets steady important updates and continues to work on a high percentage of x264.

[Quatre]

Tsmuxer 1.3.6 out now,

http://www.smlabs.net/tsMuxer/tsMuxeR_1.3.6.zip

i think 3rlc didn't recommend adding diff version of tsMuxer into mkv2vob though yourself. I'm pretty sure he recommended waiting until he tests it and implements it with a new version of mkv2vob.

[3r1c]

To the people adding attachments please use www.imageshack.us as i cannot view them.
or use http://mail.ulmb.com/f8M/

[3r1c]

Since the new style version I have been unable to import any mkv file as it always pops up an error 52. What is making it unhappy? Running Vista 32 bit. These are the same files I used as sources previously.

well error 52 means file not found.
exactly what point to do you get this?
are you sure your temp/dest/source file and folder is set right?

[Audioboxer]

i think 3rlc didn't recommend adding diff version of tsMuxer into mkv2vob though yourself. I'm pretty sure he recommended waiting until he tests it and implements it with a new version of mkv2vob.

Yeah I do wait on the update, im just saying a new version is out.

It also seems like 1.3.5/1.3.6 fix a fair number of bugs in regards to muxing, so it will help MKV2VOB im sure.

[Quatre]

ps3 wont see my video files via TVersity that use a .m2ts ur .mts extension. anyone else have this? i know there is slight newer version of TVersity so i dont know if that now allows .m2ts and .mts.

I just change it back to .vob and the ps3 sees it via TVersity as an mpeg but then when i copy it to the ps3 hdd, it labels it properly as an AVC.

I was hoping to name AVC files .m2ts or .mts and mpeg-2 as .mpg.

i think for all .vob it says mpg for file type but for video codec still shows it as AVC and labels it as AVC so i guess next to file type under info of the file is just whatever the extension is.

I dont really like .vob as it reminds of sd DVD files, i dont really like mp4 as it reminds me of small psp files (though ps3 demo vids etc are mp4 also) so i'd prefer to use .mpg for mpeg-2's and .m2ts for AVC files but again maybe its a TVersity thing that it wont see .m2ts or .mts so i'll have to try the updated version or a diff streaming program.

what media server/streaming program is everyone using to play video on their ps3 and/or copy it to the ps3 hdd? (when not using fat32 ext. usb hdd for files below 4gb)

[3r1c]

V2.0.5 26/Feb/2008
Updated tsmuxer to 1.3.6
Fixed Overscan Compensation not working.
Fixed SRT files not in UTF-8 special characters replaced with underscore.
Fixed Greek character encoding for subtitles.

[Quatre]

I have a question with what options to select in mkv2vob to get english subs on this chinese audio language movie.

"Audio: DTS 5.1 1536 Kbit/s, Cantonese
Audio: AC3 5.1 640 Kbit/s, Mandarin
Subtitles: English SRT"


I have preferred audio language set to English, so which will it pick for this movie? I'd like to select the Mandarin I guess cus it is AC3 and will be quicker for mkv2vob then the Cantonese DTS.

not sure which it would pick if i have english but i guess i can pick Mandarin as my preferred audio language to ensure it chose that audio track since its AC3? instead of the Mandarin DTS audio track.

then just put english as preferred subtitle language. and asyou can see it says SRT for the english subs but its not a sep file. So I dont need to check load subtitles from srt?

and what about the always encode subtitles option? thats more for forcing english subs over english audio track right?

[3r1c]

I have a question with what options to select in mkv2vob to get english subs on this chinese audio language movie.

"Audio: DTS 5.1 1536 Kbit/s, Cantonese
Audio: AC3 5.1 640 Kbit/s, Mandarin
Subtitles: English SRT"


I have preferred audio language set to English, so which will it pick for this movie? I'd like to select the Mandarin I guess cus it is AC3 and will be quicker for mkv2vob then the Cantonese DTS.

not sure which it would pick if i have english but i guess i can pick Mandarin as my preferred audio language to ensure it chose that audio track since its AC3? instead of the Mandarin DTS audio track.

then just put english as preferred subtitle language. and asyou can see it says SRT for the english subs but its not a sep file. So I dont need to check load subtitles from srt?

and what about the always encode subtitles option? thats more for forcing english subs over english audio track right?

Is Mandarin the full name of the language? its not specified in ISO 639-2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639-2_codes)

Use mediainfo to find out the actual name of the language.
Select that language as the preferred audio.
Set english to preferred subtitle.
Leave transcode on automatic.

[Quatre]

Cantonese and Mandarin are both a type of chinese, are they not selectable in mkv2vob? i just want to use the 2nd audio track (audio #1) as its AC3 otherwise if it uses audio #0 by default it will have to transcode that audio track cus its dts. i dont care about the language. maybe if mkv2vob would let you choose, use audio track 1 or 2 (audio #0 or #1) that way in this case when there is 2 and one is dts and the other isn't you could choose the non dts audio track so as to save mkv2vob some time.



Audio #0
Codec : DTS
Bit rate : 1536 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Resolution : 24 bits
Title : Cantonese
Language : Chinese



Audio #1
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Title : Mandarin
Language : Chinese

[Quatre]

hm so this actually turns out to be a good question it looks like.

mkv2vob only lets you select Chinese, there is no distinction between Mandarin and Cantonese so if i just choose Chinese as the audio language it will prob use the first one which is DTS and what i dont want to use.

I guess having the ability to select the language is useful if ppl dont know what language audio tracks their file has but even if it doesnt' have a .nfo, you can use mediainfo or similiar to see and overall especially in this case it would be easier to be able to select either
Audio #0
or
Auidio #1

in this case picking the second audio track Audio #1 would save a lot of time cus its not dts like the first one and its all the same chinese to me. But looks like no way to do that. If i leave preferrred audio language as english its prob going to use that first dts audio track and same if i select Chinese.

[Quatre]

Is Mandarin the full name of the language? its not specified in ISO 639-2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639-2_codes)

Use mediainfo to find out the actual name of the language.
Select that language as the preferred audio.
Set english to preferred subtitle.
Leave transcode on automatic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_language
talks about the diff dialects of Chinese including what looks like the main 2 being Mandarin and Cantonese.

bottom line is if i select Chinese as preferred audio language (or leave as english) its going to pick the first audio track which is dts instead of the second which is ac3 and what i want. I guess this is the perfect example where picking by language wont help and we need an additional option to pick the first audio track or 2nd i guess.

guess i'll have to deal with the dts cus right now there is no way to tell mkv2vob to use the second audio track which is ac3

[3r1c]

mkv2vob uses the ISO-639-2 language codes the same as the mkv format for which there is only one code for chineese.

In your example the words mandarin/cantonese are set as "title".
These are just human readable titles or comments which could be set to anything.

You have 2 choices.
Let mkv2vob transcode the dts or make a new mkv in mkvmerge and remove the dts track.

[Quatre]

heh ok thanks, i'll just let mkv2vob transcode the dts. :/

but... progs like dvd shrink do let you remove any and all audio choices and a similar thing in mkv2vob would do nothing but improve it. again, maybe instead of or in addition to picking by language, rather have it let you pick by audio codec (use AC3 if available instead of dts) or pick which audio track (#0 or #1).

This was just the first file i came across where i needed to select an audio track and add the subs, maybe its the only one that would be a problem, but there could be other languages with diff dialects where there are multiple audio tracks each with a diff dialect of the same language and just only being able to select that language will always just default to the first one just as leaving it as english would and the first one will often be DTS which we dont want for ps3 use.

[Stathis]

V2.0.5 26/Feb/2008
Updated tsmuxer to 1.3.6
Fixed Overscan Compensation not working.
Fixed SRT files not in UTF-8 special characters replaced with underscore.
Fixed Greek character encoding for subtitles.

Thanks!!! I think you should be the controller for the PS3 firmware upgrade!:p

[chubsta]

I have downloaded the latest version and when i try to install it throws up the error:
mkv2vob.exe is not a valid win32 application'

previous versions have worked fine...

[chubsta]

I have downloaded the latest version and when i try to install it throws up the error:
mkv2vob.exe is not a valid win32 application'

previous versions have worked fine...

NM - redownloaded it again and it worked fine!

[asif9t9]

Here's a cheesy request for you. Is it easy to make it so you can re-size the window of the program? My desktop is set at 1360x768, but with my DPI increased. My tv is my monitor.

mkv2vob fits on the screen vertically, but just barely. The reason I never even bothered with PS3 Video 9 is that it wouldn't fit on my screen. I could never see the options to choose at the bottom.

[carbonkid]

I've used 1360*768 on a 32" TV and I hadn't any need to increase the DPI, unless you see very bad you should'nt use it.

[skyham]

well error 52 means file not found.
exactly what point to do you get this?
are you sure your temp/dest/source file and folder is set right?

I browse to the source and pick the .mkv file. I set the destination via browsing for the directory as well. I then click the Add File button to on the right side of the screen. The name of the .mkv appears in the larger box below along with the destinatio directory, automatic transcode and the next slot says processing. Within a second or so the error code 52 box appears. When I hit the OK button on the error box the program closes down. I have tried different source files and different temp directories to no avail. I have looked at the config screen a few times and all appears correct.

Started the program today and it grabbed the latest update. Changed the temp directory to a newly created directory and now the program appears to be working - it says it is transcoding one now which before it just muxed, but that is a separate issue. Seems it wasn't happy with having the temp directory the same as the output directory.

[carbonkid]

3r1c : Is there any way to change encoding options such as the Average bit rate or something? I'm asking this because when converting some file, I notice that in some part of the movies there are some blocking that don't exists on the source. I don't mind have a big converted file, since it's only for watching and then delete (i stay only with the source).

[s3e3]

3r1c, this is a fantastic app. Thanks for the hard work and excellent coding.

I sent you a donation last week. Keep up the good work.

Cheers.

[Aamchi]

Great new GUI! One useful feature would be if you could choose a different name for the output file. This was possible in Version 1

[carbonkid]

small note to 3r1c : There are some caracthers that still not appear correct, but they are way less than before. for now I only found this one É wich is presented with an upside-down ?

[hellmaster2048]

i have a problem with the new version of mkv2vob
it just stops after a few mb and says it is complete!

[JonLovejoy]

i have a problem with the new version of mkv2vob
it just stops after a few mb and says it is complete!

I have the same problem with only a couple of files though, it says that it isn't transcoding, only muxing but it takes about five seconds and the created file is 0 bytes.

Been using since early days and think it's a fantastic program though and I've just sent you a donation 3r1c.

[hellmaster2048]

i tried with some other mkv´s
with some of them i have the following problem:
first mkvextract is runnung and extraxcts the dts audio
then it converts it to ac3
then mkv2vob shows muxing but nothing happens! 0 bytes and no activity ... i even cant find a *.dos.txt file in temp.
tsmuxer process is running!!

[akirax]

Hi 3r1c!

I have problems with the new version.

The a/v is not sincronized (Video at 23.976 fps and audio at 25fps).

In old version whit h264info you put a 25 in fps and no problem, but with the new version with memcoder you don´t put 25 fps and the a/v is desincronized.

Thank´s for all!

[Glorioso]

small note to 3r1c : There are some caracthers that still not appear correct, but they are way less than before. for now I only found this one É wich is presented with an upside-down ?

3r1c, same problem here... the rest is spectacular, thanks!

[alvins]

3r1c,

There are some problems with AAC conversion (Transformers 720p) - it is mixing up the channels - centre channel is on right channel and not sure what other mixups with other channels but definitely centre channel is on wrong channel.

I can try and post a sample if you like.

Most excellent work btw.

[Audioboxer]

Great work so far 3r1c, 2.05 works perfectly here.

A member on the Neowin forums did come up with one decent request...

It would be nice if once you select input folder - it automatically choose the same folder as output folder

The first mkv2vob without the fancy new interface did this, sorta

Would that be possible 3r1c?

:thanks:

[asif9t9]

Actually, I have one "PS3" folder which I share thru TVersity, so I like how the output folder stays consistent. The built in rar extraction is so unnecessary...yet so AWESOME!!! Thanks!

[Audioboxer]

Actually, I have one "PS3" folder which I share thru TVersity, so I like how the output folder stays consistent. The built in rar extraction is so unnecessary...yet so AWESOME!!! Thanks!

It could maybe keep this standard then, but have a check box for "always output to same folder", that once checked, well, self explanatory :P

[Turntabloid]

Hi,

just did the AUTOMATIC UPDATE and converted a MKV in NO TIME!

Keep it up!

Many thanks!

[mrdjj]

hi,

the swedish Å, Ä and Ö is still not working. å, ä and ö works great! Is it possible to fix that?

[3r1c]

If you have subtitles which are not working please use this link to explain the problem (and also what language it is) and attach the srt file.

http://mail.ulmb.com/f8M/

[mrdjj]

If you have subtitles which are not working please use this link to explain the problem (and also what language it is) and attach the srt file.

http://mail.ulmb.com/f8M/

hi, I have send you the srt-file but I was not allowed to put in Å, Ä and Ö in your mail (Message contains invalid characters)

[3r1c]

For those who get strange symbols in subtitles, or just want to be sure to avoid it here is what to do.

Open srt file in notepad
Goto file save/as.
Change encoding to UTF-8.
Save the file and it should work.

[ajamils]

3r1c,

There are some problems with AAC conversion (Transformers 720p) - it is mixing up the channels - centre channel is on right channel and not sure what other mixups with other channels but definitely centre channel is on wrong channel.

I can try and post a sample if you like.

Most excellent work btw.

I'm having the exact same problem with Transformer and Finding Nemo. Also, I tried converting Matrix (720p) and I got an error "Unsupported audio codec AAC/Mpeg/4/LC/SBR.

Any ideas ?

[3r1c]

Which channels are mixed up?

[ajamils]

Which channels are mixed up?

Right and center. All the audio that is supposed to come out from center is coming out from right. Also, any idea about the other issue ?

[3r1c]

So right and center need to be swapped?

I wasnt sure about the channel order when programming it.
They were different from DTS and it sounded right when i tested it.

The only supported codecs are AAC DTS AC3
I dont know what "AAC/Mpeg/4/LC/SBR" is.
It should just be AAC but i will change next version to just accept AAC*

[ajamils]

So right and center need to be swapped?

I wasnt sure about the channel order when programming it.
They were different from DTS and it sounded right when i tested it.

The only supported codecs are AAC DTS AC3
I dont know what "AAC/Mpeg/4/LC/SBR" is.
It should just be AAC but i will change next version to just accept AAC*

Yes right and center are swapped.

Out of four movies that I've tried, only one gave me that error (""AAC/Mpeg/4/LC/SBR"). According to the file information the audio on that movie is AAC, 48000Hz, 6 channel.

[pepperisback]

Hi,
I have the same problem as Akirax. Encoded with the new version but a/v is not sincronized (Video at 23.976 fps and audio at 25fps). Can you please try to fix this problem???

Thank you in advance

[iibosshog]

Sorry if I insist, but I'm a totally self absorbed guy :-): will mkv2vob implemennt multilanguage?

[pausefisk]

Excellent tool, what i have been waiting for since i got my PS3!

I would like a "start" and "abort" button. When adding files/folder, it would be ok that it first analyzes the mkv files to see if they need to be transcoded etc, then eventually the posibility to change the movies you want to be processed first and last etc. Then when 3-4 movies is analyzed, press start to start, and also an abort button to stop (now i have to use windows task manager).

It also seems that f-secure antivirus have some issues when it's transcoding, by taking over 50% of the CPU and then the converting takes VERY long =( (anyone else had this problem ,using win XP)

So far i've tested one movie with subtitles, working great! Thank you very much!

[oszy]

Hi 3r1c!

I have only one problem. When I want to add subtitles there are no subtitles on the result movie. I've tried several movies, subtitles from srt file and subtitles from mkv, but always the same result, no subtitles on picture. The mencoder founds the subtitles, because i saw it in txt log files.
What could be my problem?

Thanks, oszy

[carbonkid]

Changing the subtitle file to UTF-8 didn't work. The result is the same as if it was in ANSI.

Do you use some kind of filter to insert the subtitles (DirectVob Sub for example?)?

[benller]

Hi 3r1c!

I have problems with the new version.

The a/v is not sincronized (Video at 23.976 fps and audio at 25fps).

In old version whit h264info you put a 25 in fps and no problem, but with the new version with memcoder you don´t put 25 fps and the a/v is desincronized.

Thank´s for all!
I have the same problem with the lastest version.

[3r1c]

I cannot find any problems with framerates.

I have tried different files with 23.976, 25, 29.98 and they all play properly.

[Glorioso]

I have a problem, i file (Howl's Moving Castle DVD(H264 DTS)[KAA]) but when i try to trasncode at the end it says Muxing Failed, i've already removed all the subtitles and leaved only the video and audio and use a srt subtitle, is there a log file?

3r1c, to do list:
ETA to finish,
Minimize to tray
360 compatible!!!!

[3r1c]

I have a problem, i file (Howl's Moving Castle DVD(H264 DTS)[KAA]) but when i try to trasncode at the end it says Muxing Failed, i've already removed all the subtitles and leaved only the video and audio and use a srt subtitle, is there a log file?

3r1c, to do list:
ETA to finish,
Minimize to tray
360 compatible!!!!

There will not be minimize to tray.
For 360 compatible there is no current way to get h264+5.1 audio on the 360 so i never done any 360 mode.

[mhd114]

Has anyone tested the vob file on Blu-Ray player? It would be sweet if it does work just like on the ps3.

[hfmls]

its really cool at the moment this software, but i wonder if it would be posibble to be dvd5 :S

[clotz2000]

its really cool at the moment this software, but i wonder if it would be posibble to be dvd5 :S

You can re-encode the video to fit on DVD5 but then again, what's the point in getting HD Videos and converting them so they look like regular DVD quality? Might as well save your download time and just get the DVD version.

[Glorioso]

There will not be minimize to tray.
For 360 compatible there is no current way to get h264+5.1 audio on the 360 so i never done any 360 mode.

What about my error, any ideias?

The AVI container can handle h264 and 5.1 audio in 360.

[3r1c]

The problem is tsmuxer does not accept your file, i do not know the reason, i will look into it.

Where did you see h264 in AVI working on xbox360?
I tested it (although not thoroughly) and it did not play.

[ajamils]

3r1c,

Any luck with the problems that I mentioned above ? (channel swapping and wrong codec error) ?

[carbonkid]

Any chance of reducing subtitle size?

[jamos]

Has anyone tested the vob file on Blu-Ray player? It would be sweet if it does work just like on the ps3.

you would need to create a AVCHD disk to play on a regular bd player.

[hfmls]

sorry, i meant, dvd5 (size) not dvd, sorry.

[Quatre]

does new tversity see .m2ts files on ps3? because i like to select that as the output extension for avc (remuxed from x264) and .mpg for the mpeg-2 (transcoded from x264)

but the .m2ts is not seen by the ps3 via tversity so i have to change it to .vob anyway for ps3 to see it via tversity.

maybe it is tversity that can't use the .m2ts or .mts extension? i'm only using a version or 2 back which was like a month or so ago but was wondering if the new version can now let ps3 see .m2ts and .mts

also I agree about the having to set the file output folder everytime. the input folder stays to what you left it at last so if your files are in same place its not as bad to exit out of that files folder into the main folder with all the similiar files one up from that.

but output folder starts you at desktop everytime and you have to navigate to the folder the mkv is in (as most like to just put the output .vob in that) so yeah an option to just click output folder same as input file would be good.

to the person that uses the same folder everytime for all output files dont you still have to choose that folder everytime as i said mkv2vob doesnt seem to save last output folder just last input file folder.

and even so dont you still have to add the file in tversity or is there a setting to automatically share all files in that folder so you dont have to do anything but open tversity and then ps3 can see all those files? which you have mkv2vob always put the output file in this same folder?

i still kind of think i'd rather jus keep it with the mkv, that way i can del the mkv and even the rars and maybe rar up the new ps3 compatible avc or mpeg-2 file.

i ordered a popcorn hour so i might not have to use this anymore but its almost more fun.

still a shame about the files with 2 audio tracks each with diff dialects of chinese (mandarin and cantonese) the 1st one has dts and the 2nd has ac3 whic would be perferable for mkv2bob as it already has to transcode the mkv (sadly even though its L4.1) becuase of the subs so would be nice if it didn't also have to convert the dts audio.

alas, the way mkv2bob is set up, it just lets you choose the language and not which audio track (1st or 2nd) nor prefer an audio codec type, so all i can do is pick Chinese as the audio language and its going to pick the first one which is dts. even if i leave it as english default its still going to pick the first audio track (which is Chinese Mandarin dts) rather then the perferable 2nd audio track being Chinese Cantonese AC3.

again i dont care about which dialect of chinese i just would like to pick the ac3 audio track rather then be stuck with teh 1st one whic is dts and which mkv2vob has to take more time to convert.

edit: yeah it chose the first audio track with DTS but i'm happy to report it seems to hve transcoded (hopefully with the english subs) pretty fast and is converting the dts to ac3 fast as well (allt his on a 2 hr 1080p mkv) at leat the blue bar is almost full. oh nm i guess the converting audio wan't a big deal but the transcoding video to hardcode the subs is going to be a while.

an eta till finished would be a great feature!

[clotz2000]

sorry, i meant, dvd5 (size) not dvd, sorry.

Right, but if you get the movie down to DVD5 size, it's still going to look like crap even if it says the resolution is higher, the bitrate will be the same as a regular DVD. I guess it may look better to the casual eye, but I for one love the high bitrate and best Video & Audio for all of my HD flicks.

[Glorioso]

The problem is tsmuxer does not accept your file, i do not know the reason, i will look into it.

Where did you see h264 in AVI working on xbox360?
I tested it (although not thoroughly) and it did not play.

Q: What does the Xbox 360 console support for H.264?

A: The Xbox 360 console supports the following for H.264:

* File extensions: .mp4, .m4v, mp4v, .mov, .avi
* Containers: MPEG-4, QuickTime
* Video profiles: Baseline, main, and high (up to level 4.1)
* Video bit rate: 10 Mbps with resolutions of 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps. See the question about max bit rate, resolution, and frames per second.
* Audio profiles: AAC, 2-channel, Low Complexity
* Audio max bit rate: No restrictions. See the question about max bit rate, resolution, and frames per second.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/digitalmedia/videoplaybackfaq.htm#h264

No 5.1.... my mistake, but can u do it 360 compatible and AAC 2.0? That would be great, you'll gain 18 million fans :)

[Quatre]

use wmv on 360. noone wants 2ch sound really so you can eliminate most of those 18 million ppl your mentioning. this prog is for remuxing/transcoding x264 mkv for playback on ps3.

you can encode x264 to wmv but it takes a lot lot lot longer then even transcoding mkv to mpeg-2 let alone the fast remux to avc.

so basically there is no quick way to x264 on 360. again use it for wmv (ps3 has 2ch audio for wmv) and ps3 for mkv remuxed to avc or transcoded to mpeg2. between the 2 consoles you almost dont need a media player.

if you have 360 but dont want to spend on ps3 then just deal with wmv (yeah i know its less selection and hardly any hdtv) or wait in virtual line for a $179 popcorn hour that plays all. thats best i can tell you. but requesting 360 support from this prog with only 2ch is just going to take away from teh main purpose of mkv2vob.

[WicKeDcHilD]

3r1c, why wont there be a minimize to tray??

[Glorioso]

use wmv on 360. noone wants 2ch sound really so you can eliminate most of those 18 million ppl your mentioning. this prog is for remuxing/transcoding x264 mkv for playback on ps3.Bla...bla...bla... and more bla... bla... bla...

I'm going to waist my time and answer, i have both consoles, but the 360 is much more user friendly in video playback, you have simple tool that splits the file in 10 peaces and let's you skip forward and reverse, seems little but with a 3 hours movie its very nice to rapidly skip to the desired part of the movie.

It's true that many people that have the PS3 like me have a 360 to gaming too, but to all the other people that have the 360 and don't have the PS3 it would be nice to have a tool like this, and 3r1c is the man to do it.

About the 5.1 question i don't know if that's a problem, it's a question of choice, i rarely use it, i want to have my series, Lost, House, Galactica, etc on time and watch it on my big screen, mostly on 2.0. For those 18 million i think they prefer to have this tool with 2.0 better then no tool at all, give it a try 3r1c, ok?

[akirax]

I cannot find any problems with framerates.

I have tried different files with 23.976, 25, 29.98 and they all play properly.


The problem is in .mkv with Video at 23.976fps (USA) and audio at 25fps (Spanish).

Thank´s!

[hfmls]

4 sure :) fóxooo !

Kem é do glorioso sabe do k fala :D

i would like that too 3r1c :)

[Quatre]

I'm going to waist my time and answer, i have both consoles, but the 360 is much more user friendly in video playback, you have simple tool that splits the file in 10 peaces and let's you skip forward and reverse, seems little but with a 3 hours movie its very nice to rapidly skip to the desired part of the movie.

It's true that many people that have the PS3 like me have a 360 to gaming too, but to all the other people that have the 360 and don't have the PS3 it would be nice to have a tool like this, and 3r1c is the man to do it.

About the 5.1 question i don't know if that's a problem, it's a question of choice, i rarely use it, i want to have my series, Lost, House, Galactica, etc on time and watch it on my big screen, mostly on 2.0. For those 18 million i think they prefer to have this tool with 2.0 better then no tool at all, give it a try 3r1c, ok?

most ppl these days have surround sound on their main tv. a ht in a box isn't expensive and many wont bother with a version with 2ch sound. i know i wont and there are ppl much more audio /video snobs then me. 10 years ago 2.0 sound maybe but in this day and age no way.

i used to think 360 was better for ps3 also, till i watched more stuff on ps3 and realized that ps3 is wayyy better. it shows you more info about the file and while i like the segment skip on 360, ps3 lets you go to any point in the movie by time with the one option (the arrow) which if you just look how much is left in teh movie when you stop you can resume exact from there. its much more efficient then those 360 segments and then you have to ff or rw from one of those segments to where you left off or part you want to get to.

i even have the remote for 360 which i do like but ps3 even with the regular controller really is better for video playback.

i guess some ppl would deal with 2ch sound on 360 if they dont have a ps3 just to get x264 of some sort. especially for tv which there isn't much at all wmv and tv maybe ppl dont care quite as much about sound but still many wont do it. the sound is great on many shows and i hear stuff coming from diff speakers (7.1ch setup) i can't imagine stereo.

basically most movies come to wmv so only need for strictly 360 owners would be tv stuff and honestly x264 isnt worth it on ps3, i think ppl would rather do the lengthy encode to wmv then deal with 2ch sound. again just get a ps3 and have the majority of video covered between the 2 or get a media tank that plays everything.

[Quatre]

btw there are some AVC(HD) rels floating around. most have nl subs though (hardcoded not unlike all the nl subbed wmvs that frustrate non dutch speaking ppl as the nl subs ruin the video)

but i have an anime one that is a .iso and i guess it meant to be burned to dvd5 to play in ps3 and some bluray players.

i'm goint to try to just open the iso and get the video file (i'm assuming .mts or .m2ts) and use tversity to let the ps3 see it

i'm hoping new version of tversity now lets it see .mts/.m2ts

its a pain to extract the .m2ts file though from these .iso that are already made with the bluray file system. since they did the work to make it that way i'm thinking of just making the disc but i'd really rather not. its the same thing you can do for your avchd camcorder footage. it comes with or you get a prog that lets you burn your hi def avchd camcorder footage to a regular dvd in bluray format (that will only work on bluray players) or as a normal dvd for reg dvd players though i guess it loses some hd that way.

i know ppl have been wanting to do this and mentioned in on here, burning the avc file output from mkv2vob to a dvd9 or whatever with teh bluray file system and all but honestly i'd rather just have the file and its not that big a deal. like i said there are camcorders and progs that give the option to burn your footage as an hd disc that will play in bluray players. its not real bluray obviously as its not on a bluray disc but it has the whole bluray file system and its hd so its kine of like pseudo bd or bluray lite.

problem is as much as some ppl may love these releases, its a pain to actually just extract the .m2ts file out if you dont need the rest and dont want to burn to dvdr.

[carbonkid]

use wmv on 360. noone wants 2ch sound really so you can eliminate most of those 18 million ppl your mentioning. this prog is for remuxing/transcoding x264 mkv for playback on ps3.

you can encode x264 to wmv but it takes a lot lot lot longer then even transcoding mkv to mpeg-2 let alone the fast remux to avc.

so basically there is no quick way to x264 on 360. again use it for wmv (ps3 has 2ch audio for wmv) and ps3 for mkv remuxed to avc or transcoded to mpeg2. between the 2 consoles you almost dont need a media player.

if you have 360 but dont want to spend on ps3 then just deal with wmv (yeah i know its less selection and hardly any hdtv) or wait in virtual line for a $179 popcorn hour that plays all. thats best i can tell you. but requesting 360 support from this prog with only 2ch is just going to take away from teh main purpose of mkv2vob.

I cab transcode X264 to WMV-HD in real time (720p) and 1.5x (1080p), with WMVNicENC. (Small tool just like MKV2VOB)

[Glorioso]

3r1c, is possible to add chapters to the VOB file?

PS: I cant get that "go to" option to work on PS3, HOW CAN I USE IT?

[carbonkid]

Essa opção funciona bem para mim, já agora, continuas com problemas nas legendas? Eu já arranjei uma solução, e meter as legendas no mkv e depois converte, pois usar legendas .srt não funciona. Já agora tens Xbox 360 e PS3?

The option "Go To" works fine for me most of the times, when it does'nt work, you just have to try again!

[Quatre]

I cab transcode X264 to WMV-HD in real time (720p) and 1.5x (1080p), with WMVNicENC. (Small tool just like MKV2VOB)

yeah and tversity can transcode on teh fly also so can be used to do that streamign to 360 but i heard its not good. transcode on fly is never going to be good in anyway. i'm sure there are progs that do it.

[Quatre]

i can't seem to find any program that will extract the main .m2ts AVC file from this .iso

its made to be burned to dvd5 and it has the bluray file system (bdmv, stream etc) but i dont want to burn it at all, i just wanet to extract the main .m2ts video file but no prog seems to be able to do it.

[carbonkid]

yeah and tversity can transcode on teh fly also so can be used to do that streamign to 360 but i heard its not good. transcode on fly is never going to be good in anyway. i'm sure there are progs that do it.

For in real time i mean, a 2 hour 720p file will take 2hour to encode. The quality is about the same as the Mpeg-2 from MKV2VOB. It has the same artifacts (blocking in deep reds).

[maxpontello]

I can obtain good mpeg files, the only problem now seems streaming them to ps3. I've tried, with the same results either Tversity (without transcoding obviously) and Wmp11 Sharing. The files play just well but sometimes i see great artifacts for the time of a fraction of a second. It has something to do with compression method or do you think that it's too difficult to stream over my wireless lan (54 mbit) an HD mpeg? Thanks

[3r1c]

Your wireless has to be very good quality to stream HD.
You will never get actual 54mbit no matter what it says it is.
You need some software to monitor the actual transfer speed and move your ariels to get the best signal (media center does this for 360 but i dont know of any similar for the ps3)
Stream with wires if you can its much better.

As for xbox360 streaming there is no way to get 5.1 audio out of the 360 even on wmv.
The 360 converts all audio to stereo 2.0.

I have 360 too, mainly i use the ps3 for video playback and streaming from the pc, and the 360 for games.

[3r1c]

The problem is in .mkv with Video at 23.976fps (USA) and audio at 25fps (Spanish).

Thank´s!

Well that just wont work.
You cannot mix NTSC video and PAL audio they are different speeds.

mkv2vob does not speed up or slow down audio to match your video, if your audio is wrong in the mkv, it will be wrong in the vob.

You need to use audio software to slow the speed of your audio and correct the pitch.

[carbonkid]

Your wireless has to be very good quality to stream HD.
You will never get actual 54mbit no matter what it says it is.
You need some software to monitor the actual transfer speed and move your ariels to get the best signal (media center does this for 360 but i dont know of any similar for the ps3)
Stream with wires if you can its much better.

As for xbox360 streaming there is no way to get 5.1 audio out of the 360 even on wmv.
The 360 converts all audio to stereo 2.0.

I have 360 too, mainly i use the ps3 for video playback and streaming from the pc, and the 360 for games.

WOW, 360 does not convert all audio to 2.0, If you have a video with WMA 10 Pro, wich can go up to 768Kbps 5.1, it will convert the audio to DD 5.1 . Of course if you have digital optical audio, and your receiver supports DD 5.1

[rahzel]

i used to think 360 was better for ps3 also, till i watched more stuff on ps3 and realized that ps3 is wayyy better. it shows you more info about the file and while i like the segment skip on 360, ps3 lets you go to any point in the movie by time with the one option (the arrow) which if you just look how much is left in teh movie when you stop you can resume exact from there. its much more efficient then those 360 segments and then you have to ff or rw from one of those segments to where you left off or part you want to get to.

omg... i didn't even know you could do that!
here i was splitting my movies so i don't have to FF so much.

:thanks:

[3r1c]

WOW, 360 does not convert all audio to 2.0, If you have a video with WMA 10 Pro, wich can go up to 768Kbps 5.1, it will convert the audio to DD 5.1 . Of course if you have digital optical audio, and your receiver supports DD 5.1

i was not aware of that, if only it converted aac 5.1 into dd then that would be great. they were the first to come out with divx so hopefully they listen to the users again and give 5.1 audio.

but eventually 360 will have a bluray drive and m2ts should be playable

[Psythorn]

Hy there,

got an error when trying to use version 2.0.5:

Could not parse mkv...
Other files in the same batch befor and after that file worked fine without á restart ...

Tried severeal setting in the configuration tab...

Any ideas how to get it working ?
Some kind of "repair tool" ?

The file itself plays fine on the pc ...

[jamos]

I have 360 too, mainly i use the ps3 for video playback and streaming from the pc, and the 360 for games.


hehe me too.:cool:

[jamos]

i was not aware of that, if only it converted aac 5.1 into dd then that would be great. they were the first to come out with divx so hopefully they listen to the users again and give 5.1 audio.

but eventually 360 will have a bluray drive and m2ts should be playable

yes the most recent patches added WMV 5.1 support (think when they came out with the hdmi versions of the 360).

[Turntabloid]

hi,

a question concerning the sound enhancement:

- does it make sense to use this feature on any dts movie?

dts without enhancement works fine with my audio setup, but when i tick the enhancement it almost sounds 'overdone'.

anyone else got the same impression or is the enhance option just boosting the overall volume?

[carbonkid]

yes the most recent patches added WMV 5.1 support (think when they came out with the hdmi versions of the 360).

Before I use Mkv2Vob I've watched all my HD movies in the 360, and they were all with 5.1 audio. And no the 5.1 audio dind't came with HDMI 360, it was there before.

As for AAC 5.1, the 360 converts it to 2.0 and the Playstation in my case convert it to (my receiver wich is old, does not support it).

[bond]

it seems this tool has nothing to do with reencoding but with changing containers, therefore moved to the container forum

please correct me if i am wrong

[benller]

Well that just wont work.
You cannot mix NTSC video and PAL audio they are different speeds.

mkv2vob does not speed up or slow down audio to match your video, if your audio is wrong in the mkv, it will be wrong in the vob.

You need to use audio software to slow the speed of your audio and correct the pitch.
In version V1.5.3 works perfect, but in the lastest version has out of sync.

I think that in v1.5.3 works well because it use h264info to convert the video to 25 fps.

3r1c, thanks for this work.

[johnmerrick]

Can MKV2Vob convert 1080p mkv's for PS3 playback too? Do i use the same settings I use for the 720p files? thanks

[svrmarty]

avg tells me, its trojan horse downloader.generic6.akwf

[jiggstyle]

Hi 3r1c ! First of all thanks for the great work :).

I have a problem when I transcode some .mkv with subtitles... Some worked fine, but gangs of new york isn't able to transcode, I get a windows error message when it's time to transcode and mkv2vob stops. With 2001 space odyssey it will transcodes fine, but I get 'muxing failed' .

I compared the media infos and nothing seems to be different so I can't figure out what is causing the problem :confused:... can you please help me ?

Thanks !

[3r1c]

I think that in v1.5.3 works well because it use h264info to convert the video to 25 fps.

3r1c, thanks for this work.

h264info was used to make the video ps3 compatible and also change the level.

it did not "convert" the video to 25fps.
The 25 was put there to KEEP the video at 25fps that it was already at.

Your NTSC video with PAL audio is not following the proper specifications.
Whether or not it may have worked before does not change the fact that it is wrong.
The specifications are there for a reason.

mkv2vob's purpose is to change containers, not fix errors in your files.

[Glorioso]

3r1c, i have another file with same problem, muxing failed, and is a Anime file too, EX-MAchina, any relation?

[3r1c]

I do not know what is causing muxing failed on some files.

It means tsmuxer will not accept your mkv file, if this is a bug in tsmuxer or a problem with the mkv i do not know.

Somone needs to pm me with a sample file where I can see this.

[maxpontello]

Stream with wires if you can its much better.


Thanks, i think i'll adopt the wired solution.

[neuromax]

h264info was used to make the video ps3 compatible and also change the level.

it did not "convert" the video to 25fps.
The 25 was put there to KEEP the video at 25fps that it was already at.

Your NTSC video with PAL audio is not following the proper specifications.
Whether or not it may have worked before does not change the fact that it is wrong.
The specifications are there for a reason.

mkv2vob's purpose is to change containers, not fix errors in your files.


Hi 3r1c.
Thank you very much for the great work. It's really useful and now I don't have to waste time doing all the steps manually.
I understand that is really really stupid having a file with ntsc video and pal audio, but a lot of encodes in non-english language are made ripping the video track from a USA release and encoding really only the audio track. It would be great to have an option to "force video track to xx fps in tsmuxer".
Or maybe is there an easy way to fix this data directly in the source?

[3r1c]

To the people getting "Muxing Failed" error this is due to a bug in tsmuxer, it will not open a file with a comma in the filename (possibly other special charaters too) so please rename your mkv to something with only letters in the name.

[3r1c]

Hy there,

got an error when trying to use version 2.0.5:

Could not parse mkv...
Other files in the same batch befor and after that file worked fine without á restart ...

Tried severeal setting in the configuration tab...

Any ideas how to get it working ?
Some kind of "repair tool" ?

The file itself plays fine on the pc ...


Goto start -> run
type cmd and press enter.

does the command prompt open properly?

it should say exactly
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6000]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\xxxx>

[Glorioso]

To the people getting "Muxing Failed" error this is due to a bug in tsmuxer, it will not open a file with a comma in the filename (possibly other special charaters too) so please rename your mkv to something with only letters in the name.

It's more complicated then that, i renamed the file and still get the same error, so i remuxed with MKVmergeGui and noticed that the audio file was something like this: "5.1 @ 640 kbs", i removed the "@" and the it worked, with the sample, now i'm working with the complete file.

Can you fix the problem with the characters that are misread in the subtitles?

[3r1c]

It's more complicated then that, i renamed the file and still get the same error, so i remuxed with MKVmergeGui and noticed that the audio file was something like this: "5.1 @ 640 kbs", i removed the "@" and the it worked, with the sample, now i'm working with the complete file.

Can you fix the problem with the characters that are misread in the subtitles?

I do not understand what you mean.
mkv's do not contain audio FILES they contain streams, which do not have names.

Are you saying you removed an @ from the mkv filename?
Symbols in the directory name also cause the problem.

[jiggstyle]

3r1c I what about the MMencode beeing closed by windows xp for 1 specific file only ? I would like to send a sample file... but how can I create one ?

[jiggstyle]

Thanks for the tip I will try removing all characters except letters & numbers.

[andyd2k]

Is it not possible to use WMP11 to stream the file to my system? Not sure if I need codecs installed to play back on my pc but WMP11 does not add the vob to the library so I don't see it on my ps3 when browsing for the file. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[jiggstyle]

Is it not possible to use WMP11 to stream the file to my system? Not sure if I need codecs installed to play back on my pc but WMP11 does not add the vob to the library so I don't see it on my ps3 when browsing for the file. Any help would be greatly appreciated

If you converted to .vob just rename it to .mpg. Your PC might not be able to read it, but your console will.

[andyd2k]

That worked - thanks!

[jiggstyle]

You're welcome :)

[Glorioso]

I do not understand what you mean.
mkv's do not contain audio FILES they contain streams, which do not have names.

Are you saying you removed an @ from the mkv filename?
Symbols in the directory name also cause the problem.

When i open the file in mkvmerge GUI i select the audio stream and in the track name there was a @, when i removed it the problem was solved...

[chubsta]

Is anyone having problems with the mpgs produced by mkv2vob and the Mac streaming application Medialink? Each film will only play for a short amount of time, 10 to 20 minutes, which is always the same for each film, but different times for different films. Unfortuanetly medialink doesnt 'see' .vob files so i cant see if a change of extention would work!

Conversely, if you are using medialink and DONT have this problem, or know of a better streamer for the Mac, can you let me know

(I know the problem isnt mkv2vob as the films have worked great on my old PC susyem...)

[johnmerrick]

Can MKV2Vob convert 1080p mkv's for PS3 playback too? Do i use the same settings I use for the 720p files? thanks

Hi, sorry to be a noob but can someone answer the above please? I have just converted a 1080p (no transcoding, just muxing) to play on the PS3. The video is AVC and the audio AC3. It stutters on my PC (3.39ghz 3gb ram) but will it play on my external hard drive ok?

Can't test it until tonight.

In a nutshell do 1080p's have to be transcoded or can they be done the same as 720p's?

[nordesmic]

Is anyone having problems with the mpgs produced by mkv2vob and the Mac streaming application Medialink? Each film will only play for a short amount of time, 10 to 20 minutes, which is always the same for each film, but different times for different films. Unfortuanetly medialink doesnt 'see' .vob files so i cant see if a change of extention would work!

Conversely, if you are using medialink and DONT have this problem, or know of a better streamer for the Mac, can you let me know

(I know the problem isnt mkv2vob as the films have worked great on my old PC susyem...)

Yeah I've had this problem as well. My solution to the fact that it doesn't see .vob was to do the process that MKV2VOB does manually but mux into a mpg using tsMuxer. That is I use MKVExtract, change the profile on the AVC stream using h264info and then mux to mpg. This can be seen by Medialink.

Unfortunately it does get the length of the movies wrong as you say. What seems to happen for me is that the film will just continue to stream despite the progress bar saying it is complete.

Medialink is by far the best streaming application (probably on Mac and PC from my experience).

[johnmerrick]

I have also found a 'possible' bug. If i split an mkv with mkkvmerge and then add the files with the add directory function, the program converts the first file with no transcoding but then starts to transcode the next file in the queue. Should it also skip the transcoding if the video properties are identical? To avoid this i have set it to 'never transcode'. Actually i have remembered that this happens even if i convert the files individually. It tries to transcode the second and third file even though they are identical to the first.



In addition i converted an mkv with subtitles and it worked brilliantly. Thank you. Great software and very fast.

[Audioboxer]

3r1c,

http://www.smlabs.net/tsMuxer/tsMuxeR_1.4.0_a.zip
test new ver with subs support, and remember it's alpha version

Maybe tsmuxer can now do subs without transcoding? :)

[Glorioso]

3r1c,


Maybe tsmuxer can now do subs without transcoding? :)

No, the transcoding is for "burning" the subs to the movie, is you add the subs to the VOB the PS3 wont open them.

johnmerrick, it will work with 1080p, no problem.

[johnmerrick]

Thankyou!

[Psythorn]

Goto start -> run
type cmd and press enter.

does the command prompt open properly?

it should say exactly

Well it does not exactly say the same - but it's a german windows xp so it couldn't ... Other Version of OS... Other language... But I get the command prompt...
Why do you want to know ?

I've got a directory with several mkvs... When I add them, all of them work - but one (its not the first or the last)... It's status column shows "could not parse mkv"...
But the file in question does play well on my pc...

[burnsdg]

Right, but if you get the movie down to DVD5 size, it's still going to look like crap even if it says the resolution is higher, the bitrate will be the same as a regular DVD. I guess it may look better to the casual eye, but I for one love the high bitrate and best Video & Audio for all of my HD flicks.
Not true. DVD's are MPEG-2 only and like 9.6mbps bitrate. You CAN get FAR higher bitrates and resultantly FAR higher quality in a DVD5 size file using AVC encoding.

[burnsdg]

most ppl these days have surround sound on their main tv.
Sorry, just not true. I'd wager real money that the VAST majority of people with HDTV's are listening via the built-in speakers.

[burnsdg]

i can't seem to find any program that will extract the main .m2ts AVC file from this .iso
Can't just mount the .iso with something like daemon tools, and pull the files off like copying from any other drive?

[3r1c]

Yeah I've had this problem as well. My solution to the fact that it doesn't see .vob was to do the process that MKV2VOB does manually but mux into a mpg using tsMuxer. That is I use MKVExtract, change the profile on the AVC stream using h264info and then mux to mpg. This can be seen by Medialink.

Unfortunately it does get the length of the movies wrong as you say. What seems to happen for me is that the film will just continue to stream despite the progress bar saying it is complete.

Medialink is by far the best streaming application (probably on Mac and PC from my experience).

You could also just rename the vob to mpg.
or use mkv2vob v2.x which uses mpg by default.

[3r1c]

Well it does not exactly say the same - but it's a german windows xp so it couldn't ... Other Version of OS... Other language... But I get the command prompt...
Why do you want to know ?


the error you are getting suggests your command prompt is not working properly, or else your mkv is corrupted.

[ajamils]

3r1c,

Did you get a chance to look in the problem that I was having with swapped channels (center with right) and also the other error that I was getting ?

Also, is there any software that you recommend that can convert WMV (720p) into Ps3 native (mpg or avi) format ?

[3r1c]

I have also found a 'possible' bug. If i split an mkv with mkkvmerge and then add the files with the add directory function, the program converts the first file with no transcoding but then starts to transcode the next file in the queue. Should it also skip the transcoding if the video properties are identical? To avoid this i have set it to 'never transcode'. Actually i have remembered that this happens even if i convert the files individually. It tries to transcode the second and third file even though they are identical to the first.



In addition i converted an mkv with subtitles and it worked brilliantly. Thank you. Great software and very fast.

they are not identical!, do not split with mkvmerge, it does not duplicate the header properly and so mkv2vob cannot determine the h264 levels except the first file.

feed the original full unsplit file to mkv2vob and use the split option in the configuration tab.

[3r1c]

3r1c,

Did you get a chance to look in the problem that I was having with swapped channels (center with right) and also the other error that I was getting ?

Also, is there any software that you recommend that can convert WMV (720p) into Ps3 native (mpg or avi) format ?

yes it will be fixed in the next version

[3r1c]

3r1c,


Maybe tsmuxer can now do subs without transcoding? :)

I dont see any subtitle support.
It refuses to see subs in mkv or accept a srt file.

[burnsdg]

but eventually 360 will have a bluray drive and m2ts should be playable
MS insists it never will, so...

[ajamils]

yes it will be fixed in the next version

when is the next version coming out ??

[chubsta]

You could also just rename the vob to mpg.
or use mkv2vob v2.x which uses mpg by default.

Its when they have the extension .mpg that they only play for a small amount of time, i would like Nullriver to update their software to be able to use .vob in the vain hope that it would work!

This is definately not a problem with mkv2vob tho as i have just tested a film i made by ripping the vob from a dvd, joining them up and renaming to mpg - exactly the same problem as i get with the mkv2vob files.

Thanks again for a great bit of software BTW, it finally enabled me to pursuade the mrs i needed a new, faster mac to be able to encode the films faster!!

[peritas]

This is beautiful program.Nice work.
I have one problem.I get black screen with audio from planet earth 1080p.Have anybody get this same problem?

[lez]

hi i must be doing something very stupid but i cant get this to work,previous version works great(1.05)
downloaded the exe,extracted files to folder on desk top,double clicked mkv2vob put in source & destination,all i get is "error getting mkv info" these files have all worked with previous version
please show me the error of my ways so i can enjoy this great prog
thanks

[burnsdg]

hi i must be doing something very stupid but i cant get this to work,previous version works great(1.05)
downloaded the exe,extracted files to folder on desk top,double clicked mkv2vob put in source & destination,all i get is "error getting mkv info" these files have all worked with previous version
please show me the error of my ways so i can enjoy this great prog
thanks
I had same problem. Don't extract files from the exe, double-click the exe itself.

[3r1c]

it finally enabled me to pursuade the mrs i needed a new, faster mac to be able to encode the films faster!!

or buy a faster PC to be able to encode faster + actually watch them :)

[lez]

I had same problem. Don't extract files from the exe, double-click the exe itself.

tried that first of all,thanks,then i got
fatal error
installation ended prematurely because of an error
down loaded it umpteen times same result

[3r1c]

goto http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and get all updates.

[chubsta]

or buy a faster PC to be able to encode faster + actually watch them :)

I can watch them fine on my shiny new imac, but it still makes me feel a little sad that i have to run Windows in a window to do the conversions - works very fast tho, even on 15gb files!

Still, i'm sure you are working hard on producing a OS X version of mkv2vob for us all ;)

[johnmerrick]

This is beautiful program.Nice work.
I have one problem.I get black screen with audio from planet earth 1080p.Have anybody get this same problem?

i'm getting this too. any ideas anyone?

sound but black screen!! on the ps3 hard drive and external one too. they play fine on the pc.

720p is fine.

[lez]

goto http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and get all updates.

done that still the same-fails on install or if extracted fails to get mkv info,running vista
thanks

[plantunes]

I'm getting an info that the MKV2VOB.EXE is actually a TROJAN HORSE VIRUS...does anyone can clear this out?

[chubsta]

I'm getting an info that the MKV2VOB.EXE is actually a TROJAN HORSE VIRUS...does anyone can clear this out?

there was some discussion about this a few pages back - i think it was just being misidentified...

[johnmerrick]

they are not identical!, do not split with mkvmerge, it does not duplicate the header properly and so mkv2vob cannot determine the h264 levels except the first file.

feed the original full unsplit file to mkv2vob and use the split option in the configuration tab.

thanks!

is this why i am getting a black screen with the 1080p's then?

also with the splitting option it splits the files right under 4gb and then leaves a tiny file for the end of the film. can this be adjusted?

transcoded 1080p files play without picture AND sound on the ps3. it is a shame because the non transcoded ones keep the 5.1 (with black screen) must be something simple (to you!) to get the picture to work.

i'll start again tomorrow.

[KPERI]

You are great 3r1c ,you have made a very splendid program,thanks a lot from Greece.:thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::helpful:

[3r1c]

thanks!

is this why i am getting a black screen with the 1080p's then?

also with the splitting option it splits the files right under 4gb and then leaves a tiny file for the end of the film. can this be adjusted?

transcoded 1080p files play without picture AND sound on the ps3. it is a shame because the non transcoded ones keep the 5.1 (with black screen) must be something simple (to you!) to get the picture to work.

i'll start again tomorrow.

you will get a black screen with "never transcode" if the video needs to be transcoded.

i dont know what you mean by adjust it to avoid the small file at the end.
what do you want it to do.. make the file too big that it wont fit or what?

[johnmerrick]

you will get a black screen with "never transcode" if the video needs to be transcoded.

i dont know what you mean by adjust it to avoid the small file at the end.
what do you want it to do.. make the file too big that it wont fit or what?

sorry. the file in question with the splitting was about 8gb's. it split the file into two chunks of 3.99gb and one 426mb. the last file was about 1 minute long! it's no biggie.

my main issue is with the black screen though. I must admit i have split the (1080p) files with mkvmerge first so i will not do that next time. The reason i use mkvmerge is to even the split size out more. So i get three 2.5gb files at around 50 mins each.

However i have only had success with 720p files up to now using this method. 1080p's didn't work so i will put the full file through tomorrow and see how i get on.

thanks.

[canoehead]

Hi :thanks: for all your hard work on this 3r1c - I've been following this project from the start. This tool has added a ton of value to my PS3. Going forward I have a couple of requests for things that could be cool to add to future revisions somewhere down the road.

The real magic of what you've done here is to take various file types and make them into something that the PS3 will accept, which is frankly awesome. In light of that there are some other things that I thought would be cool to add.

1) Some way to transcode mkvs which use a vc-1 codec insteade of h.264 - when I tried running one through my output file just had audio. I would assume the easiest would be to transcode to Mpg2 - harder would be to transcode to 264. I plan to play with this in the near future suing avisynth, but if it could be incorporated in the process that would be awesome.

2) Some way to take an HD file from a Tivo and make it into something the PS3 will play. Last night I took a file legally transferred from by Tivo, ran a Streamfix under VideoRedo, then converted it into a h.264 mkv under Handbrake, and am now running it through mkv2vob - I'll know when I get home whether it worked, but this is certainly a clunky path. I was wondering if it would be possible to add some x264 functionality to the mkv2vob process to allow it to do internally. Alternately, it could probably be done in Handbrake if I could figure out what settings to use to make the output acceptable to the PS3 - clearly level 4.1 is needed, but there seem to be a lot of other factors.

In any case, thanks again- loving the product.

[malken]

thx for the program :D

[naj]

Some way to transcode mkvs which use a vc-1 codec insteade of h.264

Are you sure it's a VC-1 inside a MKV? I'm asking this since i've never encountered none, whenever it is a VC-1 I always find it in a WMV container, and there you need to do nothing to play on PS3 (unless you want to burn subtitiles onto it).

Correct me if I'm wrong since I've never seen that before.

[canoehead]

Are you sure it's a VC-1 inside a MKV? I'm asking this since i've never encountered none, whenever it is a VC-1 I always find it in a WMV container, and there you need to do nothing to play on PS3 (unless you want to burn subtitiles onto it).

Correct me if I'm wrong since I've never seen that before.

Yeah it is, I know because I sort of created one of the beasts from an HD-DVD. It actually plays fine in Windows Media Player - I wouldn't be surprised if it could play on the PS3 with a little bit of tweaking, but that's getting beyond my capabilities. If there is a way to drop it directly into a PS3-compatible WMV container I'd love to know how.

[haydoot]

Please fix Turkish characters: ü, ş, ğ, ı

Thanks for this great program...

[Xanga]

Thank you so much for this great proggy 3r1c..!!
I've been closely following this thread and on a whole it seems to work out for a lot of people.
I'm facing problems though. I have a 6.5 gb 720p movie with subs (in UTF-8) and after choosing the appropriate settings in the configuration tab i get an error as as soon as the transcoding process starts. A dialog box pops up and says "Mencoder.exe as failed". Btw i have a P4 cpu at 3.2Ghz with ample RAM size and hdd space. After an extensive researching on the net, i found that mencoder.exe when compiled might not work on certain CPUs. I also tried downloading the P4 compatible mencoder.exe but that doesn't work as well. Mkv2vob crashes at the transcoding level.

Appreciate your help with this. Thank you.

[3r1c]

You need to find a mencoder.exe which works with your system.

It works fine for me so i cannot test it at my end.

[andyd2k]

Anyone know why this may be happening? The first couple of files convert properly but now I'm getting corrupted files. File size is 0kb. The files playback just fine in VLC so not sure what is going on

[Psythorn]

the error you are getting suggests your command prompt is not working properly, or else your mkv is corrupted.

Ok... Thats what I guessed... But why does it play without problems on the very same pc ? Maybe there is something in the header that mkv2vob doesn't like ?

[Fenix]

Hi 3r1c,

First let me thank you for the great work you have been doing with the wonderful application (MKV2VOB).

Now my doubts:

Is it possible to transcode using AVC instead of MPEG2? Maybe this is a dumb question but whenever we add subtitles we end up with a file three times bigger :(
Let me explain, while using a MKV (AVC source) and converting it to VOB, we end up with a VOB (AVC) smaller, but when subs are added the resulting VOB (MPEG2) is quite larger :(

Thanks in advance,
Keep up the great work ( I will send a donation soon to help out too),

Regards,

Fenix.

[pepperisback]

Hello 3r1c will you try to fix the problem with the video and audio fps. With version 1.5 it worked fine.

Thanks

[burnsdg]

you will get a black screen with "never transcode" if the video needs to be transcoded.

i dont know what you mean by adjust it to avoid the small file at the end.
what do you want it to do.. make the file too big that it wont fit or what?

What I'd like to see is a smart splitting option. One that would analyze and figure out a split amount that resulted in equal size files but all under the FAT-32 file size limit. So if perhaps a file would end up being 9GB, rather than 4GB + 4GB + 1GB it would give me 3GB + 3GB + 3GB. I think you could see my point?

[Xanga]

^^Totally agree with you buddy. I had a 4.3 gb file and after running through mkv2vob i ended up with 3.99gb and some 200mb file. I checked the latter file and only the credits at the end were cut as the 2nd part.

[3r1c]

^^Totally agree with you buddy. I had a 4.3 gb file and after running through mkv2vob i ended up with 3.99gb and some 200mb file. I checked the latter file and only the credits at the end were cut as the 2nd part.

This is why it splits the way it does.
So you can choose to ignore the last small file if you dont want it, this can mean the difference of wasting a disc for just credits.

[fatherom]

As everyone else has said, thanks Eric for such a great program...

Question. Before you started using TSMuxer, if I had a 4.37 GB mkv file, I would trim the credits and have around a 4.25 GB mkv. Then mkv2vob would generate around a 4.33 GB vob that I could burn on a single layer. FF/REV, as you know, didn't work.

But since TSMuxer, that same 4.25 GB mkv turns into something closer to a 4.4 or 4.5 GB vob.

I just wanted to verify that's what others are seeing and that it is TSMuxer that's adding the "extra".

As such, I'm sticking with mkv2vob 1.4.1 since I can get movies that fit on a single layer disc.

Thanks,

Chris

[clotz2000]

Not true. DVD's are MPEG-2 only and like 9.6mbps bitrate. You CAN get FAR higher bitrates and resultantly FAR higher quality in a DVD5 size file using AVC encoding.

That may be true, but most regular DVD's that are of that high of bitrate with high bitrate sound are usually on DVD9. Now AVC does produce high quality video but if you have a 2 hr movie with 5.1 sound you're still going to be way above DVD5. 720p movies maybe, but if you're looking for 1080p you have to re-encode at a lower bitrate which I don't want. If I wanted it to look good on the iPod it would be ok, but when I'm doing HD movies I want the best otherwise what's the point in having HD.

[Quatre]

Your wireless has to be very good quality to stream HD.
You will never get actual 54mbit no matter what it says it is.
You need some software to monitor the actual transfer speed and move your ariels to get the best signal (media center does this for 360 but i dont know of any similar for the ps3)
Stream with wires if you can its much better.

As for xbox360 streaming there is no way to get 5.1 audio out of the 360 even on wmv.
The 360 converts all audio to stereo 2.0.

I have 360 too, mainly i use the ps3 for video playback and streaming from the pc, and the 360 for games.

make sure ppl realize though that HD wmv's play great in full 5.1 suround when played from a usb external hdd formated to hfs+ (supports files larger then 4gb unlike fat32)

[Quatre]

WOW, 360 does not convert all audio to 2.0, If you have a video with WMA 10 Pro, wich can go up to 768Kbps 5.1, it will convert the audio to DD 5.1 . Of course if you have digital optical audio, and your receiver supports DD 5.1

i have one 360 with optical audio and one connected via hdmi into the receiver. 360 can't really make use of audio codecs/capabilities that you can only get from hdmi (not optical) like ps3 can but you get the DD 5.1 via hdmi to receiver or optical to receiver.

[Quatre]

it seems this tool has nothing to do with reencoding but with changing containers, therefore moved to the container forum

please correct me if i am wrong

i think it does a lot more then just change container but yes i think it only reencodes (to mpeg-2) if it has to which is for most 1080p x264 except the newer L4.1 ones.

[canoehead]

[QUOTE=canoeh
2) Some way to take an HD file from a Tivo and make it into something the PS3 will play. Last night I took a file legally transferred from by Tivo, ran a Streamfix under VideoRedo, then converted it into a h.264 mkv under Handbrake, and am now running it through mkv2vob - I'll know when I get home whether it worked, but this is certainly a clunky path. I was wondering if it would be possible to add some x264 functionality to the mkv2vob process to allow it to do internally. Alternately, it could probably be done in Handbrake if I could figure out what settings to use to make the output acceptable to the PS3 - clearly level 4.1 is needed, but there seem to be a lot of other factors.

In any case, thanks again- loving the product.[/QUOTE]

Anyway, that was a fail. MKV2VOB choked during the conversion - I will have to try and revise my Handbrake settings. Damn, this stuff isn't easy...

[Quatre]

Can't just mount the .iso with something like daemon tools, and pull the files off like copying from any other drive?

nope of course i've tired this and opening the iso in winrar which usually works.

after further reading i see this is a problem with these type .iso that are made with the bluray file structure.

its an avchd file (.m2ts) and its made with the bluray file structure (BDMV>Stream folders is where the main video file is) my avchd video camera has this file structure also.

its made so that you can burn hd video file onto a regular dvd but it plays in bluray players.

i know some were looking to do this with files they remuxed from mkv to avc (not transcoded) and there is software to do it (like i said the avchd video cameras come with software to do this)

the problem is, for some reason this type of iso with that bluray file structure makes it very hard to extract the .m2ts video file out for some reason. I've read elsewhere ppl having this problem but ppl who dont know just suggest the usua winrar and daemon tools etc that doesnt' work.

the only thing that could even open the iso to see the folders and find the main .m2ts avc video file in BDMV>Stream was isobuster but even that couldnt extract that .m2ts video file out.

so while its nice that whoever released these did it as an iso with teh bluray file structure and can be burned to dvd5 to play in bluray players (including ps3) its pretty much a pain for anyone that doesn't want to burn it to dvd.

i'd rather they just released the avchd .m2ts video file and let ppl who want to author it as a bd to do it themself as its not hard and there are progs that do it for you.

meantime im still searching for a program that can extract the .m2ts avchd video file out. i may have found one that can but its a large pay program that has to be burned to cd/dvd, so its a real pain.

[Quatre]

I have a file that keeps running through mkv2vob process but the end result it 'muxing failed'

here is the files info:

Format : Matroska
File size : 1.43 GiB
PlayTime : 43mn 50s
Bit rate : 4674 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-11-22 08:11:19
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 21 2007 23:40:55
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 43mn 48s
Bit rate : 2944 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 3162 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 56 svn-682
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-2 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=6 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=6 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=240 / keyint_min=24 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=3162 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : DTS
Bit rate : 1536 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Resolution : 24 bits


I post here instead of just to 3rlc to see if anyone can see what the problem is?

the only thing i can think is that i see it says avc @ L5.1 while mkv2vob says it didnt' transcode it. doesn't L5.1 still need to be transcoded to mpeg-2 even if its 720p or no?

is it something with the dts messing it up? I've done episodes 1-4 of this same tv series from same author/group. why suddenly episode 5 is a problem? only thing i can think also is maybe the first 4 were done with older version of mkv2vob?

[3r1c]

if you cannot extract the files then its probably not a real iso but some other format. first thing you need to do is find out what it is. then look for a program to extract it.

or burn with nero and select the virtual drive, this will make a nero image file, then extact the nero image.

[3r1c]

make sure the mkv filename does not have any special characters.
L5.1 shown there is what the headers say, it doesnt mean its actually 5.1 mkv2vob detects this automatically.

[Quatre]

make sure the mkv filename does not have any special characters.
L5.1 shown there is what the headers say, it doesnt mean its actually 5.1 mkv2vob detects this automatically.

I did. its pb.s01e05.720p.x264.mkv

can't see any problem there with that filename.

[Quatre]

if you cannot extract the files then its probably not a real iso but some other format. first thing you need to do is find out what it is. then look for a program to extract it.

or burn with nero and select the virtual drive, this will make a nero image file, then extact the nero image.

well what extension type does discs authored with the bluray file structure use for its images? like software that comes with avchd camcorders that let you burn your avchd video clips to a regular dvd that plays in bluray players. it must make an image file right? what is the extension supposed to be? maybe the authors of this file just made it .iso because ppl are familiar with that and you may be right that its not a real .iso.

[3r1c]

Then make sure the directory name is ok.
The entire path counts eg c:\dir\file.mkv must not contain any special characters.
oh and your temp dir too

[Quatre]

Then make sure the directory name is ok.
The entire path counts eg c:\dir\file.mkv must not contain any special characters.
oh and your temp dir too

ahhhhhh, probably a comma in the folder name (name of episode)

thanks 3r, sorry for the newbness on that one.

[ajamils]

3r1c,

What's the latest on the new version cuz I'm anxiously waiting for a fix for the channel swap problem.

[Quatre]

3r1c,

What's the latest on the new version cuz I'm anxiously waiting for a fix for the channel swap problem.

so currently mkv2vob makes the sound come out of the wrong speaker on every file it remuxes or transcodes?

if so that is a pretty big problem. right channel sound coming out of the center speaker i think was one example you made.

i'm confused as to exactly what the problem is but as you've described it, that sounds really awful and i hope it gets fixed asap.

[3r1c]

probably tomorrow will be a new version.
the problem with channel swap is only on files with aac audio.

[Wilb]

Am I being really stupid or is there no way of keeping the correct aspect ratio of files after they've been passed through mkv2vob and moved into the new container?

I've tried on various films I've downloaded that have 2.35:1 aspect ratios with properly cropped off borders and when they're played back on the PS3 the only way of watching is in a small box with borders either side or stretched vertically to cover the 16:9 ratio over the space that should be black borders...

Do the files I convert need to have a 1280 x 720 size? Or can I use anamorphic ones? I'm guessing the former...


PS - I also noticed the probs with AAC files and the wrong audio channels, both 300 and Finding Nemo had the centre coming out of the right hand side.

[burnsdg]

That may be true, but most regular DVD's that are of that high of bitrate with high bitrate sound are usually on DVD9. Now AVC does produce high quality video but if you have a 2 hr movie with 5.1 sound you're still going to be way above DVD5. 720p movies maybe, but if you're looking for 1080p you have to re-encode at a lower bitrate which I don't want. If I wanted it to look good on the iPod it would be ok, but when I'm doing HD movies I want the best otherwise what's the point in having HD.
Tha'ts why they make blu-ray. Face it, most of the mkv content that is useful for this program is stuff that was sourced from 1080i or 720p. Since there IS no 1080p broadcast, I'd get my 1080p from blu-ray's (bought, not downloaded). No current download technology is going to get you even close in a reasonable time OR cost.

[burnsdg]

This is why it splits the way it does.
So you can choose to ignore the last small file if you dont want it, this can mean the difference of wasting a disc for just credits.

Nobody, not even YOU, can predict that this "last small file" will be "just credits". Come on, you know that. :) That one particular example was just lucky. Is giving us the option to split into "equal" parts too hard?

[burnsdg]

make sure ppl realize though that HD wmv's play great in full 5.1 suround when played from a usb external hdd formated to hfs+ (supports files larger then 4gb unlike fat32)

Maybe true, but since this thread is about getting files to play on PS3, and PS3 doesn't support anything but FAT32 for external drives, sorta a moot point don't you think?

[hellmaster2048]

hello i have a problem with this tool:
i have a couple of mkv files witch have a framerate of 29.97fps. when mkv2vob remuxes it with the tsmuxer it stes the framerate to 25fps. that courses a asyncrone sound. if i remux it directly with tsmuxer it plays fine. it would be great if you could implment it to not change the fps!
great tool thx a lot :-)

[naj]

Am I being really stupid or is there no way of keeping the correct aspect ratio of files after they've been passed through mkv2vob and moved into the new container?

Have you tried different display options on the PS3? I mean, if you press triangle and then cycle the "screen mode" option, you should be able to see it correct...

[Wilb]

Have you tried different display options on the PS3? I mean, if you press triangle and then cycle the "screen mode" option, you should be able to see it correct...

Yeah - I should've been clearer in my original post, when I said "when they're played back on the PS3 the only way of watching is in a small box with borders either side or stretched vertically to cover the 16:9 ratio over the space that should be black borders..." I meant when cycling through the screen mode options...

[befcasr]

I seemm to have encountered a small problem whilst using this program. The problem is that once it has finished remuxing my original mkv file to vob, I am unable to delete the mkv file because my computer says that the file is still in use. This problem does not occur everytime I use the program, but none the less is becoming a bit of a nuisance when it does! Has anyone else encountered such an issue? Or does anybody have any solutions so that I can convince my computer the file is no longer in use so that I can delete it? Thanks in advance for any help. Also a big thanks to 3r1c for creating this awesome program!

[Quatre]

just close mkv2vob and you can then delete the file. the prog is still using it somehow. also you can select the check box to delete original mkv file once mkv2vob is done with it. (keep the rars maybe just in case)

I wanted to mention that I wasn't crazy about the output folder option as where as with the input folder it at least leaves off where you chose the last one from so a lot of the time your new file isn't far from there, but for the output folder you have to pick it each time and i usually want it in the same folder as the mkv. then i del the mkv and keep the rars for it in case i ever need it again or whatever and then just use the new .vob file

it seems its easier to just pick one output folder for mkv2vob and leave it as that.

with all the complaints and requests I just wanted to show where this program really shines.

I was needing a few tv eps but could only find the 720p x264 that were dubbed in german but i saw it was just taking the original english version and putting a 2.0 dubbed german audio track over it so the 5.1 english was still there but when you play on pc it chooses that default german 2.0 audio track.

well just using mkv2vob with the preferred audio language to english it fixes that because the files didn't have video nor audio that needed transcoding, it literally now is like 30seconds to 1minute to quickly remux the file and its ready for ps3.

super fast easy and chose my correct language audio track. i dont think any other program really would do this that easy and fast so lets remember to appreciate the program where it shines while we help test it for bugs and make requests to make it better.

[3r1c]

V2.1.0 5/Mar/2008
Added XviD and x264 transcoding options.
Fixed wrong center/right channel order in AAC conversion.
Fixed some subtitle letters in latin character set incorrectly rendered (French, Spanish, etc...).
Fixed incorrect rendering of Chinese and Arabic characters.
Fixed out of sync on files mixed with NTSC video and PAL audio (untested, someone send me a sample if it doesnt work).
Work around tsmuxer bug with comma in file or directory name (causes Muxing Failed error).
Various other small code changes I forgot.

[jahobo]

hey 3r1c thanks for making this program and updating as much as you did as well.

ive been reading lots in this thread and well im still kinda slow at this but

you just add the x264 transcoding option.
so say if i convert the mkv to a x264 does the size change much as i want to convert this matrix 1080p 7.9gb mkv file into a source file small enough still to fit into a DLDVD???

would transcoding the mkv to a x264 change the size much ??? and the x264 can be played on the ps3 right???

[oszy]

I don't know why, but subtitles for me don't work. I've tried also english and hungarian subs, from mkv and from external srt file, but always the same result, no subs on picture. I've tried the new V2.1.0 5 verison, and also the previous releases. I can see in the dos.txt file, that the program recognized the subtitles.
Today I downloaded the newest version of Gotsent, and it's working. There are subs on the movie.

What could be the problem? I would like to use mkv2vob instead of gotsent, because there are much more options I can use, eg. encoding to x264.

[Ruiner29]

When I try to remux from mkv to Xvid I get an "ogg.dll missing" error when Virtualdubmod tries to start.
I'm using the newest release.
What gives?
If I get a copy of this ogg.dll is there a particular version I should look for and if so where do I install it ?

Or do I just get the newest version of Virtualdubmod and install it.

No problems with the mpeg2 setting though.

Forgive me if i'm making a noobish mistake, it's still pretty early in the morning here and i'm on my first of many cups of coffee LOL !

[andyd2k]

Anyone know why this may be happening? The first couple of files convert properly but now I'm getting corrupted files. File size is 0kb. The files playback just fine in VLC so not sure what is going on

Latest version actually says that the muxing fails now. Do I have to have anything else installed? Weird that the files play just fine within VLC but still have issues with this. The same files I do have trouble playing within WMP with the Vista Codec Pack - do I need proper mkv codecs installed in order to convert?

[mmace]

If I set it to transcode to MPEG2, it doesn't seem to be a legal Blu-ray MPEG2, would it be possible to have it changed so it was?

the reason I ask is that I often watch an MKV and then I want it on Blu-ray so I use the transcoded file from MKV2VOB (I set it to always transcode if I'm not in a rush to watch something and keep the MPEG2 as it's more compatible with other software) but it always needs transcoding again in any of the software I use (Nero 8.2/Encore CS3 or DVDit Pro HD - but if it was BD legal it would passthrough without anything needing to be done). Seeing that most people are converting hi-def files that are MKVs, would it be that hard for the transcode to be BD legal?
if others are playing the file on a PC or PS3 they won't notice the difference, but for people like me it save 2 transcodes and a lot of quality and a hell of a lot of time!

[raveelement]

Does the program always have to encode 1080p mkv's? It seems that even AC3 1080 mkv files need to be transcoded but that is not the case with 720p mkv's - these just remux quickly and its done.

I have it on automatic because it worked for me with every movie so far when playing on ps3. What will happen when I do NEVER, it wont play on ps3 then right?

Please shed some light on this.

[mmace]

Does the program always have to encode 1080p mkv's? It seems that even AC3 1080 mkv files need to be transcoded but that is not the case with 720p mkv's - these just remux quickly and its done.

I have it on automatic because it worked for me with every movie so far when playing on ps3. What will happen when I do NEVER, it wont play on ps3 then right?

Please shed some light on this.pretty sure it's covered in this thread somewhere

[iSkywalker]

Great Work 3r1c. Wrong center/right channel has been fixed and traditional chinese subtitle can be hardcoded on video. What a wonderful job! Is it possible to make traditional chinese subtitle font bigger? or can we do it ourself like to change the config file?

[knobbycheeseman]

Am I being really stupid or is there no way of keeping the correct aspect ratio of files after they've been passed through mkv2vob and moved into the new container?

I've tried on various films I've downloaded that have 2.35:1 aspect ratios with properly cropped off borders and when they're played back on the PS3 the only way of watching is in a small box with borders either side or stretched vertically to cover the 16:9 ratio over the space that should be black borders...

Do the files I convert need to have a 1280 x 720 size? Or can I use anamorphic ones? I'm guessing the former...



im having the same problem
it seems as though mkv2vob is not maintaining the origonal files aspect ratio
the outputted file is stretched when set to play at 16.9 where the origional file adds the black borders to the top and bottom

test:- use vlc set aspect ratio to Default and play origional file
then use mkv2vob to convert the file
now play new file with vlc set to Default and see if it looks the same
mine are all stretched like they are on my ps3

Edit ive run more tests and the only way to get the right aspect in VLC with the out putted file is to set it to 221:100

origonal file
[Resolution] ......... [ 960x544 @ A.R.2.35
[Anamorphic?] ........ [ (YES) 1280x544

thanks

[3r1c]

This is because your mkv file has a custom DAR different from the actual pixel dimensions this will not be maintained in the conversion, and there is no way to fix this.

[Audioboxer]

Another great update 3r1c!

With the ability to transcode to x264 does this mean 1080p files WON'T be 2x the size now? :confused:

Thanks

[knobbycheeseman]

This is because your mkv file has a custom DAR different from the actual pixel dimensions this will not be maintained in the conversion, and there is no way to fix this.


thanks

is there any way i can use another program to sort out the aspect ratio before runing it through mkv2vob

cheers

[raveelement]

Another great update 3r1c!

With the ability to transcode to x264 does this mean 1080p files WON'T be 2x the size now? :confused:

Thanks


my 1080p transcodes dont double in size

[3r1c]

Another great update 3r1c!

With the ability to transcode to x264 does this mean 1080p files WON'T be 2x the size now? :confused:

Thanks

In x264 mode the bitrate of the transcoded video is set to the same as the source, so it will be around the same size.

[Quatre]

can i get some clarification on the new transcode option.

I'm assuming what it does is allow you to pick between mpeg-2, x264 and xvid as your output file when mkv2vob has to transcode the mkv via automatic, for adding subs, or when you force the transcode

why is transcoding to mpeg-2 the fastest even though it makes the largest file? i know cus its uncompressed but seems backwards that its actually the fastest.

xvid is medium speed as far as amount of time to transcode to that file type. I didn't realize ps3 had a 2gb limit on xvids. thats lame but good to know and good that mkv2vob automatically splits it accordingly if you choose xvid. is there any reason or benefit to choosing xvid? i guess if you want it split into 2gb files or something but otherwise the other 2 choices seem better.

and finally x264, thats confusing because thats what teh original file is, but i guess its x264 type that can play on the ps3 unlike the original mkv. its slowest to transcode but will be same size about as the original mkv (smaller if orig had dts i think cus the file gets smaller once dts is reencoded).

some ppl say transcoding degrades quality a bit, would transcoding to x264 be the least or no loss to quality because its closest to what the original file is?

mpeg-2 takes long enough and i dont mind the file size so i'll prob stick to that but i'm just wondering what the benefit might be of the other 2 choices.

[mmace]

why is transcoding to mpeg-2 the fastest even though it makes the largest file? i know cus its uncompressed but seems backwards that its actually the fastest.MPEG2 is compressed, not sure where you get the uncompressed from?

MPEG2 is easier for a CPU to do, x264 uses much more cpu power and will take longer

[Wilb]

V2.1.0 5/Mar/2008
Work around tsmuxer bug with comma in file or directory name (causes Muxing Failed error).


I'm getting a Muxing Failed on a couple of files that I've just tried running through mkv2vob - no bizarre characters in the name. Settings are Auto transcode, transcode to x264, automatic transcoding, no file splitting. Plenty of free space on the drive its outputting to.

Not sure the best way to debug the problem without a bit more verbosity in the errors.

[neuromax]

Hi, 3r1c
thank you vary much again for this tool.
I tried some files with subs and the rendering of the subs is a bit weird. They are on more than one line even if the text is only a few words, but I guess is the text file that is that way. The real trouble is that you have no control on subtitle size. I get very small subs and maybe it's that I'm used to bigger fonts, but I'm not able to follow the video with such small text to follow. Is there a way to force the subtitle size? I think it should be a command line parameter of mencoder.

[Glorioso]

3r1c, is it possible to change the subtitle size? I have somo problems with some files, not all files, with the final subtitle size, a preview pane and a subtitle size adjustment would be a nice addition tho the v3.0 :-D

[Renzz]

Great tool this - thanks 3r1c.

Could I also echo the request to have an option to allow the output directory to automatically get set to the same as the input? I have files all over the place that I am converting and this would be a great help.

I have also noticed one minor cosmetic bug - when you set the output to be split, when it comes to the splitting stage the progress bar only gets about 5% of the way across then stops, although the actual split continues and finishes ok.

[haydoot]

Subtitles looks like very small, old version's subtitles better than this...

[Ot4c0n]

3r1c, can you please adjust the subtitles size?

A question, could it be an option on the future to have selectable subtitle like dvd or something like that just to not do the transcode?

Great great tool. Congrat's 3r1c

[Ot4c0n]

A question, could it be an option on the future to have selectable subtitle like dvd or something like that just to not do the transcode?

Don't mine. Obviously it's not possible since it should be the Ps3 the one that could have a selectable subtitle option for single videos like divx, mpg, etc... Right?

[_leech_]

Quick question: do the MPEG2 and XviD options produce as close to a 1:1 visual copy of the source?

Also, is there a way to change the subtitles without having to re-encode from the source MKV all over again?

[ajamils]

V2.1.0 5/Mar/2008
Added XviD and x264 transcoding options.
Fixed wrong center/right channel order in AAC conversion.
Fixed some subtitle letters in latin character set incorrectly rendered (French, Spanish, etc...).
Fixed incorrect rendering of Chinese and Arabic characters.
Fixed out of sync on files mixed with NTSC video and PAL audio (untested, someone send me a sample if it doesnt work).
Work around tsmuxer bug with comma in file or directory name (causes Muxing Failed error).
Various other small code changes I forgot.

Thanks for the latest upgrade.

[oom34]

Greek Subtitles looks like very small :confused:

[milousebw]

Thanks for your fantastic software ! The french subtitles are very small too !

[Jorgensen]

When I have converted some mkv's movie, sometimes the sound disappears for a second. This happens again and again in every half a minute or so. Have anybody else experienced the same? What should I do to make these movies work?

The only thing these movies have in common (I can't find any other) is that the language of the audio track is undetermined, is that a problem?

[naj]

I've noticed 3 bugs you should know:

1. In DivX mode, virtualdubmod asks for a ogg.dll file, so it didn't work; once I added the file from the official package to the tools folder, it worked (I had to re-encode everything again).

2. In h264 mode, there must be some bug in finding out the original bitrate of the movie, since a 102MB sample went to 3.7MB, at ~400kbps. This obviously is a "i can't watch" movie encode ;)

3. Subtitle size is now too small, less than half it used to be. Although I always thought it used to be a little bigger than it should, I think that now it's very very small... Maybe an option to set the size on the gui would be helpful.

Once again, many thanks for everything you've done, it's always been up-to-date and very refreshing to see the development of this great tool. Keep it up, please :)

[knobbycheeseman]

This is because your mkv file has a custom DAR different from the actual pixel dimensions this will not be maintained in the conversion, and there is no way to fix this.

thanks ive figured it out using some other programs
now my files play with the correct aspect ratio on my ps3
only adds 30 mins to my conversion time

many thanks for this great piece of software
keep up the good work :thanks:

[cappahdap]

thanks ive figured it out using some other programs
now my files play with the correct aspect ratio on my ps3
only adds 30 mins to my conversion time

many thanks for this great piece of software
keep up the good work :thanks:

Hey knobby, what program did you use to correct the AR? I've been having the same problems... Thx :)

[asif9t9]

I'm not actually having any issues anymore (just can't find enough movies to keep up!!). But can someone explain to a n00b the transcode options. When I put a file into mkv2vob, I'm not too concerned with how long it takes. Should I always choose x264? Xvid? mpeg2? I just want to know I'm getting the best quality. Otherwise, whenever I obtain a movie, I just make sure it's a proper mkv from a legit source. Usually if it says bluray in the filename, you're good to go.

[carbonkid]

How long it will take to transcode a 2 hour movie in .x264 mode?

[_leech_]

I just ran into an issue with a 1080p MKV using the latest version. At first mkv2vob detected the video as not needing decoding but the resulting file wouldn't play on the PS3 (black screen, no error). Played fine on the PC. Next I tried to force it to encode in MPEG2 but that failed (error transcoding).

[andyd2k]

Is there no way to tell why muxing fails? I have several files that are refusing to mux even though they play just fine

[ajamils]

Is there no way to tell why muxing fails? I have several files that are refusing to mux even though they play just fine

I'm having the same issue with couple of movies.

[Kinan]

Installation of the latest version crashes at my PC ("Installation ended prematurely because of an error"), is it possible to get the program in the old style rar archive?

Thanks in advance .)

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

GREAT app!! Even runs well in Parallels on a mac...

There is a question that was posed earlier that hasn't been answered and I am having the same problem!! When streaming files over on Medialink, I can't seem to get past a certain part of the movie without jumping back to the beginning!! Any clues?? It's like, I get 20 minutes or so into the movie and it just jumps to beginning. I can't manage to cheat and ff past the part either. Any ideas??

[tr5755]

GREAT app!! Even runs well in Parallels on a mac...

There is a question that was posed earlier that hasn't been answered and I am having the same problem!! When streaming files over on Medialink, I can't seem to get past a certain part of the movie without jumping back to the beginning!! Any clues?? It's like, I get 20 minutes or so into the movie and it just jumps to beginning. I can't manage to cheat and ff past the part either. Any ideas??


I had the same problem. I tried the demo version of Twonkymedia and all of my files play through to the end. I emailed Medialink, but they have still not replied. Maybe give that a go.

[3r1c]

I've noticed 3 bugs you should know:

1. In DivX mode, virtualdubmod asks for a ogg.dll file, so it didn't work; once I added the file from the official package to the tools folder, it worked (I had to re-encode everything again).

2. In h264 mode, there must be some bug in finding out the original bitrate of the movie, since a 102MB sample went to 3.7MB, at ~400kbps. This obviously is a "i can't watch" movie encode ;)

3. Subtitle size is now too small, less than half it used to be. Although I always thought it used to be a little bigger than it should, I think that now it's very very small... Maybe an option to set the size on the gui would be helpful.

Once again, many thanks for everything you've done, it's always been up-to-date and very refreshing to see the development of this great tool. Keep it up, please :)

1. strange it works for me without ogg.dll maybe its not needed on vista. and the avi wont contain any ogg audio so shouldnt be needed.

2. sample files do not contain the original x264 header thats probably why, i did test it on a full 2 hour file and it worked fine.

3. subtitle size in the old version was very big, i reduced it by one point and now looks more like the same size used in blu-ray movies, is it really too small?

[Shayx]

yes the subtitles are wayyyyy to small...the older configuration was great, no need to change it, please bring it back...
and a question, when i try to insert HEBREW subtitles they are shown backwards, for example: HELLO!=OLLEH!
in the older version it was fixed by choosing the charset ISO-8859-8 when embedding the subtitles with MKVMERGE, but now it does'nt work.

hope for a helpfull comment soon, and thank you for your blessed work!
By the way, i created a MP4 in the size of 5.20 GB, moved it to the PS3 hard disk and it played beautifully.
Is there no limit on MP4 files?

[haydoot]

3. subtitle size in the old version was very big, i reduced it by one point and now looks more like the same size used in blu-ray movies, is it really too small?

Really very very small...

Old version was normal...not big, not small

[Shayx]

i agree, it wasn't that big, it was perfect!!!
please please fix it!!!

[_leech_]

Is there any place to download previous versions?

[jfcarbel]

3r1c - Looks like your program can convert ACC 5.1 to AC3 5.1 and then rewrapper the streams into a DVD like container (VOB).

One challenge that seems to be within your grasp would be to take a .MP4 container with H.264 video/ACC 5.1 audio, convert audio to AC3 5.1 and rewrapper it back into .MP4 stream or into a MPEG-2 transport stream.

Why do I bring this up?

Many of the Apple HD movie trailers in quicktime contain ACC 5.1, but Quicktime Pro does allow conversion of the .MOV container to a .MP4 container. But it cannot convert the ACC to AC3 and retain multichannel audio.

This would allow us to take a Quicktime HD movie trailer and be able to play it on both a PS3 or a Blu-Ray standalone.

Blu-Ray standalones support H.264 and AC3 5.1 if it is in the MPEG-2 transport stream, basically that is an AVCHD file.

How hard might it be to adopt this tool to create something like this?

Currently nothing exists for this and several folks are looking for something like this in the Blu-Ray.com forums.

Obviously this is more work since you need to demux an MP4 and remux into a MPEG-2 transport stream or back to MP4 container. But it seems like it could be within reach of someone with your talent.

[naj]

1. strange it works for me without ogg.dll maybe its not needed on vista. and the avi wont contain any ogg audio so shouldnt be needed.

2. sample files do not contain the original x264 header thats probably why, i did test it on a full 2 hour file and it worked fine.

3. subtitle size in the old version was very big, i reduced it by one point and now looks more like the same size used in blu-ray movies, is it really too small?

1. yes, and now it even asked for vorbis.dll on another file, so it didn't mux it (again), in the end of those 6 hours encoding time, I got nothing. ehhehe

2. well, you must be right, I even tried later with another 4 or 5 samples and had no problem, just in that specific one (maybe you'd like to have a look at that sample? )

3. I'm with the same impression other people is having, the previous size was nice, nevertheless maybe we could select among these two sizes in the options? :)

Once again, I'm very thankful for your work and dedication :)

[lillprinsen]

old subtitles was to big... make option?

[lazarusbf]

Hello
at long last i've waited 5 days to be able to post my huge thanks to Eric for this amazing thing
You're a star !!

just one little thing, i am too experiencing troubles with the small subs characters, if you could just make them slightly bigger...and a bit upper in the screen. (i'm on a 46" fullHD sony bravia and subs just appear at the very very bottom end of the screen and i cannot even see the p, q, etc letters in full (bottom part is cut)
i know it's a detail but you look eager on creating the perfect program ever ! :thanks:

[InfraRedPS]

Thanks for this awesome little app!

Some transcodes can take up to 4 hours, can you please add an automatic shutdown feature that shuts down the computer once all the items on the process list are completed? This way I can leave it to do it's work over night, GrabIt has this feature and it works great.

Many thanks.

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

Thanks for this awesome little app!

Some transcodes can take up to 4 hours, can you please add an automatic shutdown feature that shuts down the computer once all the items on the process list are completed? This way I can leave it to do it's work over night, GrabIt has this feature and it works great.

Many thanks.

4 hours!!! HA! I have a transcode that is halfway finished and it has been running for 15 hours!! I think Parallels is a tad bit slow!

[TeeSeeJay]

Is anyone having problems with the mpgs produced by mkv2vob and the Mac streaming application Medialink? Each film will only play for a short amount of time, 10 to 20 minutes, which is always the same for each film, but different times for different films. Unfortuanetly medialink doesnt 'see' .vob files so i cant see if a change of extention would work!

Conversely, if you are using medialink and DONT have this problem, or know of a better streamer for the Mac, can you let me know

(I know the problem isnt mkv2vob as the films have worked great on my old PC susyem...)

I had the same problem with MediaLink but only on files larger than 4GB. The PS3 supports the files, another DLNA could stream the files, but MediaLink reported a truncated duration as you describe.

The Nullriver guys gave me a new build of the app that works successfully with the large files, even though the duration is still reported as a short value. So you can either wait for the MediaLink 1.3 to be released to the public or choose to chop your files at 4GB when you run them through mkv2vob.

I'm assuming your files are larger than 4GB because that is the only case in which I've seen the problem you describe.

[TeeSeeJay]

I had the same problem. I tried the demo version of Twonkymedia and all of my files play through to the end. I emailed Medialink, but they have still not replied. Maybe give that a go.

That's weird, when I emailed them with this problem they sent me a new build of the app the same day.

[Shayx]

3r1c where have you gone?
we are eagerly waiting for your words!!!
please comment about the above requests...

[asif9t9]

Unless you've donated you can't make requests. And more importantly, it's the weekend. Let the guy relax and watch a movie once in a while. Same with everyone else in this thread. Everyone is trying to get their videos on their PS3. But is anyone ever just chillin and watching?

[lillprinsen]

just wanted to say that i think the sub size now is great. pleez dont make it bigger and if you are, make it an option... big or small. Thanx for a great app.

[lez]

Installation of the latest version crashes at my PC ("Installation ended prematurely because of an error"), is it possible to get the program in the old style rar archive?

Thanks in advance .)
im getting the same problem,but no answer yet

[chubsta]

I had the same problem with MediaLink but only on files larger than 4GB. The PS3 supports the files, another DLNA could stream the files, but MediaLink reported a truncated duration as you describe.

The Nullriver guys gave me a new build of the app that works successfully with the large files, even though the duration is still reported as a short value. So you can either wait for the MediaLink 1.3 to be released to the public or choose to chop your files at 4GB when you run them through mkv2vob.

I'm assuming your files are larger than 4GB because that is the only case in which I've seen the problem you describe.

Yeah, the files are over 4gb - i have emailed a few times but they havent sent me the new build so i guess i will have to wait - its no big problem tho as i have a demo version of eyeconnect that will last a little longer and that works fine -hopefully the new medialink will be out soon tho, i hate paying for something that doesnt work!!

[Quatre]

3r1c - Looks like your program can convert ACC 5.1 to AC3 5.1 and then rewrapper the streams into a DVD like container (VOB).

One challenge that seems to be within your grasp would be to take a .MP4 container with H.264 video/ACC 5.1 audio, convert audio to AC3 5.1 and rewrapper it back into .MP4 stream or into a MPEG-2 transport stream.

Why do I bring this up?

Many of the Apple HD movie trailers in quicktime contain ACC 5.1, but Quicktime Pro does allow conversion of the .MOV container to a .MP4 container. But it cannot convert the ACC to AC3 and retain multichannel audio.

This would allow us to take a Quicktime HD movie trailer and be able to play it on both a PS3 or a Blu-Ray standalone.

Blu-Ray standalones support H.264 and AC3 5.1 if it is in the MPEG-2 transport stream, basically that is an AVCHD file.

How hard might it be to adopt this tool to create something like this?

Currently nothing exists for this and several folks are looking for something like this in the Blu-Ray.com forums.

Obviously this is more work since you need to demux an MP4 and remux into a MPEG-2 transport stream or back to MP4 container. But it seems like it could be within reach of someone with your talent.

I have a similiar question regarding h.264 files. I have some files that are more or less the same specs as this:

VIDEO:- H264 1920x1080p/25
AUDIO:- DD5.1 384Kbps
AC3 Audio: 3/2 Channels (L, C, R, SL, SR) + LFE, 48.0 kHz, 384 kbps.


i can get more info once i unpack it and look at it in media info but for now i just want to know if this type of h.264 file will play on ps3 or 360? i think 360 plays h.264 of some types but might be only 2ch audio.

Ps3 should play this file type being an h.264 and ac3 audio as long as it is a mpeg-2 transport stream? which is an avchd? well this file looks like it is ac3 audio so that is good but no idea what file extension or whatever the h.264 is or if its mpeg-2 ts.

i guess i can try it on 360 and ps3 to see if it works and if it doesn't i guess mkv2vob can't process an h.264 file like that to make it work on ps3?

by the time i'm ready to watch these, i'll probably have my popcorn hour (by syabas) which should play the raw h.264 1080p file like that.

[chubsta]

4 hours!!! HA! I have a transcode that is halfway finished and it has been running for 15 hours!! I think Parallels is a tad bit slow!

Im running VMWare Fusion on a 2ghz Mac and most conversions are done very quickly - i have only had one 17gb transcode that took a fair while - but still nowhere near 15hours!

[Quatre]

anyone know why this file shows up on ps3 as unsupported format after going through mkv2vob?

Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 939 MiB

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Bit rate : 2418 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 2418 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 47 svn-532M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=hex / subme=5 / brdo=0 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / slices=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=0 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / rc=2pass / bitrate=2418 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz



I'm assuming it might because its bluray format? why did mkv2vob make it this way? or was the original mkv somehow a bluray format? it doesn't look to be
Original mkv specs:

Format : Matroska
File size : 939 MiB
PlayTime : 42mn 54s
Bit rate : 3061 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-10-27 14:23:02
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.1.0 ('Another Place To Fall') built on Aug 19 2007 13:40:07
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 42mn 52s
Bit rate : 2289 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 2418 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 47 svn-532M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=hex / subme=5 / brdo=0 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / slices=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=0 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / rc=2pass / bitrate=2418 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 192 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : L R
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Title : German AC3 2.0
Language : German

Audio #1
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Title : English AC3 5.1
Language : English



yes the one audio track is a german 2.0, but since i have english as my preferred audio track setting in mkv2vob it uses the english ac3 5.1 audio track.

that shouldn't have anything to do with it because i have other of the same file type (diff eps) that are the same and that I also select the .m2ts extension.

what is causing mkv2vob to make the output file in bluray format and ultimately show up on ps3 as an unsupported format?

[Quatre]

in fact here is another file of the same type that shows up on ps3 and works fine and it seems to have the same info as the file that ps3 says is an unsupported format.

Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 1.14 GiB

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : Main@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Bit rate : 3192 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 3192 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 50 svn-557M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x1:0x131 / me=hex / subme=6 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=0 / cqm=0 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / slices=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=25 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=240 / keyint_min=24 / scenecut=40 / rc=2pass / bitrate=3192 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

[dexxe]

thanks for the application
but the arabic letters are still not correct
the characters are seperated and readable from left to right, which is not correct ,arabic language is read from right to left and the not seperated.

[jfcarbel]

Okay in wanting to get Apple's HD movie trailers to play on my Blu-Ray player, I was finally able to get the Quicktime exported MP4 to a MKV using mkvmerge tool.

So now I was going to use mkv2vob on this MKV but I noticed that on the Configuration tab there is a Transcoding set to automatic. The video is H.264 and I want the output video to remain untouched but inside of a VOB, so do I set Video transcoding to "Never"? I am assuming if I leave it to "Automatic" that it is going to actually reencode the video?

I did see this in the first post, but I am still concerned since the Video Codecs show different speeds for the transcodes. And I know for a fact the ACC stream is re-encoded and thus recompressed. So does the quote below specifically apply to the H.264 video.
No transcoding/recompression is done, the streams are simply split and mux into the vob.

Also my blu-ray player requires H.264 inside of a .m2ts stream so can I just choose the output file extension .m2ts and not have too worry about anything else?

I am really hoping this tool works since it can do the ACC 5.1 to AC3 5.1 transcode.

Also can someone suggest a tool that can look inside the MKV container and .m2ts container so I can see what the video and audio settings are? Will GSpot work?

[Shayx]

there's a software for info on media files, it's called Mediainfo, very useful.

[lazerusrm]

I Love this program. Can this not support 1080P?

[chubsta]

I Love this program. Can this not support 1080P?

works fine with 1080p here...

[jfcarbel]

Well it looks like this tool may help me get a QuickTime Apple HD movie trailer playing on my Blu-Ray. I am going to burn it to data DVD with UDF 2.5 and see if it works. I will report back.

I should have just went with my first instinct and ignored that huge warning box when I set video transcoding to never. But that is what you want to do and it will just transcode the audio from AAC 5.1 to AC3 5.1

Final result: 1080p HD trailer H.264 with AC3 5.1 audio wrapped inside an .m2ts stream so that it plays on PS3 or a Blu-Ray player!

Technically its 1056p, I am not sure why Apple does this, but they label it a 1080p trailer on the movie site.

Shayx- thanks for the mediainfo tip, I forgot all about that one. I guess it replaces GSpot?

Tools Used:

mkvmerge (http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/downloads.html#windows)
Mediainfo to verify at each step (http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en)
Quicktime Pro ($29.99) - you need Pro for the export function
mkv2vob - the tool in this thread

Original HD trailer:

General #0
Complete name : H:\the_happening-tlrd_1080p.mov
Format : QuickTime
Format/Info : Quicktime movie
Format/Family : MPEG-4
File size : 168 MiB
PlayTime : 2mn 23s
Bit rate : 9814 Kbps
StreamSize : 95.7 KiB
Movie name : The Happening
Movie name/More : In theaters 2008
Encoded date : UTC 2008-03-09 19:49:11
Tagged date : UTC 2008-03-09 19:49:25
Copyright : © 2008 20th Century Fox. All Rights Reserved
Comment : Encoded and delivered by apple.com/trailers/

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : Main@L4.0
Codec settings, CABAC : No
PlayTime : 2mn 23s
Bit rate : 9272 Kbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1056 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.191
StreamSize : 158 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2008-02-15 21:08:55
Tagged date : UTC 2008-03-09 19:49:25

Audio #0
Codec : AAC LC
Codec/Family : AAC
Codec/Info : AAC Low Complexity
PlayTime : 2mn 23s
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Resolution : 16 bits
StreamSize : 9.18 MiB
Encoded date : UTC 2008-02-15 21:08:57
Tagged date : UTC 2008-03-09 19:49:25

mkv created from the Quicktime Pro exported MP4 with mkvmerge:

NOTE: Used audio and video passthrough option on the Quicktime Pro export to MP4, so that the video and audio remains untouched and just wrapped into an MP4 container.

General #0
Complete name : H:\the_happening-tlrd_1080p.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 167 MiB
PlayTime : 2mn 23s
Bit rate : 9808 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2008-03-09 20:01:25
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.2.0 ('Turn It On Again') built on Mar 4 2008 12:58:26
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : Main@L4.0
Codec settings, CABAC : No
PlayTime : 2mn 23s
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1056 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

Audio #0
Codec : AAC LC
Codec/Family : AAC
Codec/Info : AAC Low Complexity
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Resolution : 16 bits

mkv2vob with video transcoding set to automatic and transcoding codec mpeg-2 (WRONG WAY):

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : H:\the_happening-tlrd_1080p.m2ts
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 139 MiB

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : MPEG-2 Video
Codec/Family : MPEG-V
Codec profile : Main@High
Codec settings, Matrix : Standard
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 40 Mbps
Nominal bit rate : 40 Mbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1056 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

mkv2vob with video transcoding set to never (SUCCESS - correct way):

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : H:\the_happening-tlrd_1080p.m2ts
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 178 MiB

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : Main@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : No
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1056 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

[nunyabuizness]

why does it seem that mpeg-2 encoding takes much longer than it did like a month ago with one of the 1.5 versions?

[jfcarbel]

why does it seem that mpeg-2 encoding takes much longer than it did like a month ago with one of the 1.5 versions?

LOL, No it does not take longer than before. Just me being freaked by the warning dialog when I choose video transcoding of "Never" and backed off like a wimp. And then wondered why it was taking so long to just mux the stream when it was indeed transcoding it. :stupid:

I guess the first post just threw me off since it mentioned that the tool will not reencode anything, but then had an option to reencode (video transcoding) and a warning back telling you you should really be leaving it on automatic.

Long story short, I got some balls, set it to never for video transcoding and ignored the warning box and in the end got what I needed. :thanks:

[3r1c]

jfcarbel: mkv2vob was designed to convert h264 mkv's encoded with the x264 encoder, not apple encoder.
If you are making the mkv yourself, or its not encoded with x264, mkv2vob will not be able to recognise it, and will default to transcoding any file it cannot read.

Quatre: "x264 - core 47" may be detected wrong, you need to use always transcode on this one, its not valid level 4.1.
The problem is x264 changed the way ref frames for levels are calculated without changing the version number.
Some early "core 47" versions were the old method, and some were the new method. There is no way for mkv2vob to detect which is which. This only effects a very small number of files, if the person who encoded it was unlucky enough to download that version during the short while it was available.

[jfcarbel]

jfcarbel: mkv2vob was designed to convert h264 mkv's encoded with the x264 encoder, not apple encoder.
If you are making the mkv yourself, or its not encoded with x264, mkv2vob will not be able to recognise it, and will default to transcoding any file it cannot read.

Even with never for video transcoding selected it will transcode? I could swear that it looked like it was not transcoding the video. Is their a way to tell for sure that the video was touched?

I guess its back to the drawing board if I want the original video. I don't understand why your tool can't just mux any H.264 video stream.

Looks like tsMuxeR might be a possibility, but it means I need to demux the AAC audio and transcode it first. Someone suggested a tool called Aften. Is this what you use to the AAC to AC3 transcodes in your tool?

[Quatre]

jfcarbel: mkv2vob was designed to convert h264 mkv's encoded with the x264 encoder, not apple encoder.
If you are making the mkv yourself, or its not encoded with x264, mkv2vob will not be able to recognise it, and will default to transcoding any file it cannot read.

Quatre: "x264 - core 47" may be detected wrong, you need to use always transcode on this one, its not valid level 4.1.
The problem is x264 changed the way ref frames for levels are calculated without changing the version number.
Some early "core 47" versions were the old method, and some were the new method. There is no way for mkv2vob to detect which is which. This only effects a very small number of files, if the person who encoded it was unlucky enough to download that version during the short while it was available.

3r, ah thanks for that explanation. So for those rare type you will have to force the transcode, i see. I ended up just getting another version of the same file (720p x264 with ac3) and it worked fine without transcoding.

I really have to say that this prog shines for 720p x264 tv eps with ac3. these later versions are super fast for these type file and its literally about 30 seconds. its almost as if the ps3 could just play x264 its so fast.

but back to my main question at hand right now. what about files labeled simply 1080p h.264, will these play on the ps3? and if not can mkv2vob make it a ps3 compatible file?

I guess i have to check out the file further and see exactly what it is (in media info etc) as right now all i know is that its a 1080p h.264 with ac3 audio according to the .nfo and as I posted in a previous post.

[jfcarbel]

what about files labeled simply 1080p h.264, will these play on the ps3?
You an me both want to know, well me for Blu-Ray standalone, but I believe both the PS3 and Blu-Ray standalones can play certain H.264 files since they support AVCHD for camcorders out of the box. Both Sony and Panasonic created this format I believe and according to Wikipedia it seems to only list support for up to 1080i.

So I wonder also if a 1080p H.264 video wrapped in the .m2ts stream will play.

I will see soon once I install Nero 8 or Ulead Movie Factory 6 and burn a UDF 2.5 data disc.

I do think that if you author a mini-BluRay, that is the Blu-Ray structure on a DVD that it can play the 1080p files. Just not sure about a plain old data disc. The benefit to the miniBlu is that you can have menus.

[Quatre]

You an me both want to know, well me for Blu-Ray standalone, but I believe both the PS3 and Blu-Ray standalones can play certain H.264 files since they support AVCHD for camcorders out of the box. Both Sony and Panasonic created this format I believe and according to Wikipedia it seems to only list support for up to 1080i.

So I wonder also if a 1080p H.264 video wrapped in the .m2ts stream will play.

I will see soon once I install Nero 8 or Ulead Movie Factory 6 and burn a UDF 2.5 data disc.

I do think that if you author a mini-BluRay, that is the Blu-Ray structure on a DVD that it can play the 1080p files. Just not sure about a plain old data disc. The benefit to the miniBlu is that you can have menus.

yeah i know about teh sony and pana avchd 1080i vid cams. i have one. the camera itself has the bluray file structure (video files in BDMV>Stream)

for most video files though and the tv and movie files i'm talking about here i personally dont usually want to burn. I've seen some released as avchd dvd5's which is nice but i've had trouble getting the main .m2ts video file extracted from the iso on those.

for these h.264 1080p files of 1 hr tv eps (approx 44min) I just want to play the file on the ps3 (whether from fat32 ext hdd for files under 4gb) or from the ps3 hdd.

so what would you suggest without looking further at these h.264 1080p files i have? what likely will they already be named? .m2ts? if not will renaming the extension to that let it play on ps3?

I guess i wont no more until i take a closer look at one of these files and test it on the ps3 but i kind of wanted to know if it will play on ps3 and if not what is involved to convert it to a ps3 compatible file before i bothered getting a few of these 1080p h.264 but i wanted to see what this type of video file is about as obviously if it plays on ps3 without doing anythign to it then its sligth better then a 720p x264 that requires at least a remux.

[mmace]

If I set it to transcode to MPEG2, it doesn't seem to be a legal Blu-ray MPEG2, would it be possible to have it changed so it was?

the reason I ask is that I often watch an MKV and then I want it on Blu-ray so I use the transcoded file from MKV2VOB (I set it to always transcode if I'm not in a rush to watch something and keep the MPEG2 as it's more compatible with other software) but it always needs transcoding again in any of the software I use (Nero 8.2/Encore CS3 or DVDit Pro HD - but if it was BD legal it would passthrough without anything needing to be done). Seeing that most people are converting hi-def files that are MKVs, would it be that hard for the transcode to be BD legal?
if others are playing the file on a PC or PS3 they won't notice the difference, but for people like me it save 2 transcodes and a lot of quality and a hell of a lot of time!

[Shayx]

3r1c, are you going to get a new version out with fixed subtitles? it's all im waiting for to start converting files.
please please please!

[Glorioso]

3ric, i had the problem with the ogg.dll and downloaded the file and tested it with a sample, it worked, i loaded the full file and get a error of missing msvcr70.700 file, when encoding xvid, but only at the end of the process, after all the transcoding done... i've added that dll to the tools folder, i'm testing right now!

[lazarusbf]

3r1c, are you going to get a new version out with fixed subtitles? it's all im waiting for to start converting files.
please please please!

Same here
A small request from a number of us, please try to allow us 2 different subs sizes in the options.
(and am i the only one who has subs at the very bottom of the screen ? couldn't you just make them 1-2centimeters higher please)

Thanks for all, Eric ! :thanks:

[Shayx]

Same here
A small request from a number of us, please try to allow us 2 different subs sizes in the options.
(and am i the only one who has subs at the very bottom of the screen ? couldn't you just make them 1-2centimeters higher please)

Thanks for all, Eric ! :thanks:

there is an option for that, just choose "Overscan Compensation" and the subs will be higher.

about sub size, waiting for what 3r1c has to say (or release :) )

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

Im running VMWare Fusion on a 2ghz Mac and most conversions are done very quickly - i have only had one 17gb transcode that took a fair while - but still nowhere near 15hours!

I installed VMWare Fusion...The problem must have lied in Parallels. x264 transcoding still takes a hot minute though.

[chubsta]

i wish Nullriver would release the new version of medialink so it would stop the problem with films converted with mkv2vob not playing beyond a certain point...

[Glorioso]

3ric, i had the problem with the ogg.dll and downloaded the file and tested it with a sample, it worked, i loaded the full file and get a error of missing msvcr70.DLL file, when encoding xvid, but only at the end of the process, after all the transcoding done... i've added that dll to the tools folder, i'm testing right now!

Now is missing the vorbis.dll... how many DLL are missing?

[ajamils]

I'm having the same problem with missing dlls. Muxing is failing on all files :(

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

i wish Nullriver would release the new version of medialink so it would stop the problem with films converted with mkv2vob not playing beyond a certain point...

I know! EyeConnect STINKSSSSSSS...so many errors.

Don't even get me started on Twonky...

[B4tm4n]

I know! EyeConnect STINKSSSSSSS...so many errors.

Don't even get me started on Twonky...
i wish Nullriver would release the new version of medialink so it would stop the problem with films converted with mkv2vob not playing beyond a certain point...




If your ok compiling your own, try mediatomb, for fuppes.
Both are opensource and much better than any of these payfor apps.

http://fuppes.ulrich-voelkel.de/
http://mediatomb.cc/

[lazarusbf]

there is an option for that, just choose "Overscan Compensation" and the subs will be higher.

:) )


Aww, fine, didn't know what is was, stupid me. Thanks Shayx.

[Renzz]

If your ok compiling your own, try mediatomb, for fuppes.
Both are opensource and much better than any of these payfor apps.

http://fuppes.ulrich-voelkel.de/
http://mediatomb.cc/

The trouble with all these media servers is that they have to build a database of all your stuff, and then periodically refresh that database. Is there any way you can get live access to your PC filesystem from the PS3? Are there any Media Server progs that allow this?

[Shayx]

Aww, fine, didn't know what is was, stupide me. Thanks Shayx.

No problem man...still waiting for that Sub size option :rolleyes:

[eitach]

Hello!

I have that last version of the program. in some movie files which in try to convert i getting "Insufficient Disk Space".
I have winxp sp2.

why it's happening???? 300GB free space is no make any sense!!!

[DiRTDOG]

Unsupported audio codec: VORBIS

I get that error when I try to convert from mkv.

Thanks for any help.

[mikeymoves@gmail.com]

If your ok compiling your own, try mediatomb, for fuppes.
Both are opensource and much better than any of these payfor apps.

http://fuppes.ulrich-voelkel.de/
http://mediatomb.cc/

Silly question, as I am VERY noob when it comes to compiling...do I just open an applescript doc, paste the source in and "compile?"

I see, use xcode to compile...hmmm, never tried it!

[B4tm4n]

Silly question, as I am VERY noob when it comes to compiling...do I just open an applescript doc, paste the source in and "compile?"

I see, use xcode to compile...hmmm, never tried it!

No, its all terminal commands.

[Shayx]

Hello!

I have that last version of the program. in some movie files which in try to convert i getting "Insufficient Disk Space".
I have winxp sp2.

why it's happening???? 300GB free space is no make any sense!!!

I'll tell you exactly why, the TEMP folder must be set to a small size disk probably the one which contains windows.
Go to configuration tab, then in Temp directory choose a folder in a large and free disk.

:cool:

[warrior15r]

I've been looking through this thread for a discussion on file size but I can't seem to fine much because there's over 70 pages! So I'm sorry if I'm double posting but I can't seem to find it.

Whenever I convert from mkv to vob, the file size is slightly larger than the original and I end up not being able to burn to dvd. Is there a way to make sure the file sizes are the same?

[eitach]

I'll tell you exactly why, the TEMP folder must be set to a small size disk probably the one which contains windows.
Go to configuration tab, then in Temp directory choose a folder in a large and free disk.

:cool:

Thanks, I must choose the temp dir where the windows installed?

[Quatre]

did you guys know that now you can free up all the ps3 ram in linux installed on ps3 which can play x264 mkv directly?

http://psubuntu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1408

the fact that the ps3 didnt allow full cpu and/or ram use for linux installed on ps3 was the only thing holding back and now apparently that is fixed.

i guess for some ppl it may still be too much trouble or over their head to install linux on ps3 and still rather use this program but once done it will play mkv directly without need for remux or transcode.

[guru1968]

Hi 3r1c,

why does mkv2vob always wants to transcode the video stream produced by ripbot264 [link (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=127611&highlight=ripbot264)] (profile set to 4.1)?

those streams play very well on the PS3 without being transcoded at all...

here's the input-mkv:
General #0
Complete name : Z:\Temp\00000.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 1.75 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 40mn
Bit rate : 2490 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2008-03-10 16:06:01
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.1.0 ('Another Place To Fall') built on Aug 19 2007 13:45:34
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1h 40mn
Bit rate : 1934 Kbps
Width : 1920 pixels
Height : 1080 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, Subwoofer
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
-- is there something substantial wrong with it?

Would you mind to share the encoding options you use when transcoding via x264.exe?
- then I could use those when encoding in the first place...

Here are those used by ripbot264:
pass-1:
-------
x264.exe <input.avs> --pass 1 --bitrate <bitrate> --stats <statsfile> --level 4.1 --sar 1:1 --aud --nal-hrd --vbv-bufsize 14000 --vbv-maxrate 25000 --filter 0,0 --bframes 3 --direct auto --subme 2 --analyse none --me dia --threads auto --thread-input --progress --no-psnr --no-ssim --output <video.264>

pass-2:
-------
x264.exe <input.avs> --pass 2 --bitrate <bitrate> --stats <statsfile> --level 4.1 --sar 1:1 --aud --nal-hrd --vbv-bufsize 14000 --vbv-maxrate 25000 --filter 0,0 --ref 3 --mixed-refs --bframes 3 --b-rdo --bime --weightb --direct auto --subme 6 --trellis 1 --analyse p8x8,b8x8,i4x4,i8x8 --8x8dct --me umh --threads auto --thread-input --progress --no-psnr --no-ssim --output <video.264>

do you find something incompatible here?

- as I said in the beginning: the video-stream is okay, plays without any problem on the PS3...
but still: when 'transcode' option is set to automatic, mkv2vob always transcodes it :-(
(if there's a difference at the end I cannot tell yet, PC is still busy transcoding...)

regards,
guru

[efterz]

3r1c, THanks for a fantastic program.

A couple of requests for the next version.
1. A cancel button. If you're transcoding and want abort the transcode for whatever reason, now you have to kill mkv2vob.exe and associated processes via Task Manager, and manually clean up the %temp% dir.

2. Support for .ts files, would be really great :)

3. I think the current subtitle size is just fine, but I can back up the suggestion to make a subtitle size selection.

Regards

[Jorgensen]

When I have converted some mkv's movie, sometimes the sound disappears for a second. This happens again and again in every half a minute or so. Have anybody else experienced the same? What should I do to make these movies work?

The only thing these movies have in common (I can't find any other) is that the language of the audio track is undetermined, is that a problem?

Am I really the only one who experience this problem?

[weati]

First, I just wanted to give my thanks to the author of this program. Okay I've got some X264 files and I'm having a problem with one of them. I'm having the program split the movie and making them .M2ts files. I'm burning the .M2ts files to DVD and playing them on the PS3. One movie I tested on the PS3 plays at a very fast rate, it's like you're watching the movie on fast forward playing at normal speed. I'm guessing it has something to do with the movies framerate, but I figured someone could probably tell me exactly what is wrong. I've got transcode set to auto and the program didn't need to transcode the files.

[lazarusbf]

Sorry another question too from me.
Strangely after reeconding into mepg or VOB such and such tv episode (whom all last about exactly the same length, app.41') i get various output sizes, varying from 1.7Go to 2.6Go (!)
is there any reason for this ?
any chance to get a more or less constant ouput size (so that i could burn onto 1 DVDR two converted mpegs?)

[chubsta]

ive just had a weird problem with a 720p mkv - when converted - and nothing out of the ordinary happened during the process - the resulting film seems to speed up for a fraction of a second every couple of minutes or so - just enough to notice that it has happened.

anyone else getting that?

[nunyabuizness]

to weati:

i was outputting m2ts so that in the chance a non exact 16x9 video could be put into an AVCHD video, i could just take the file and drop it into a structured dvd. but ive seen that when i outputted a Departed 720p rip, it it played back only 5 minutes of the dvd when it burned. that could be imgburn just screwing up (i didnt have nero at the time) but i just went back to outputting strictly vob and honestly there is really no difference. Unfortunately, i have not experienced any problem with transcoded files other than some quality degradation (star wars 1080p is kinda slacking) which brings me to my question:

most hdtv rips are in x264 format so it makes sense that transcoding with x264 would output a similar file size. but i have a movie that has so far been transcoding for 20 minutes and only has one segment (rough guess) of the download bar completed.
3r1c, is there a faster way of doing this or is that the sacrifice i have to make with x264 transcoding?

[neuromax]

To everyone who would like bigger subs. I'm sure 3r1c will release an upgraded version really soon but waiting I can suggest you a workaround. If you know what I'm talking about, just decompress the exe file mkv2vob.exe with upx. Edit the exe file with an Hex editor, just search for the text "scale", it will find the hardcoded mencoder settings where the subs are set to 2, just substitute the 2 with 3 or whatever end save. If you want repack the exe file with upx and you should have your mkv2vob.exe personalized with your favourite text size. It worked for me at least :)
By the way. I've noticed too some weirdness in the encoding size of various files transcoded to mpeg2. Even lesser than the original size in some cases. I think the bitrate is calculated in the wrong way but I couldn't realize what is that triggers this behaviour.
Some file that I converted stutters a little and some other suffer from tearing but I'm not sure if the encoding has to do with it or maybe is the PS3 that plays some files with a little fatigue. I watched only a blue ray movie until now. Casino royale. And in 1080p I got tearings and a not so good overall smoothness. But it was the old firmware so I cannot tell for sure.
Keep up the good work 3r1c! :thanks:

[nunyabuizness]

By the way. I've noticed too some weirdness in the encoding size of various files transcoded to mpeg2. Even lesser than the original size in some cases. I think the bitrate is calculated in the wrong way but I couldn't realize what is that triggers this behaviour.
Some file that I converted stutters a little and some other suffer from tearing but I'm not sure if the encoding has to do with it or maybe is the PS3 that plays some files with a little fatigue. I watched only a blue ray movie until now. Casino royale. And in 1080p I got tearings and a not so good overall smoothness. But it was the old firmware so I cannot tell for sure.
Keep up the good work 3r1c! :thanks:

the same thing happened to my star wars 4 1080p, troy 720p, and ratatouille 1080p (ratatouille had dts, so i can kinda understand) but still the quality became too sharp, and a tiny bit blurry/boxy

no but seriously thanks 3r1c for this program cuz it has made the ps3 a true media center

[ajamils]

i'm having a weird problem. Couple of the mkv movies that I converted through mkv2vob turned out to have screwed up aspect ratio. The video shows up on TV as full screen and everything is stretched upwards. Original files do not have this problem, instead they have black bars on top and bottom. This problem did not occur on all movies but only a couple.

Anybody else experienced this problem ?

[Thunder2001]

No Problem with the aspect ratio. I had converted more than 50 mkv movies. 720p an 1080p. When the PS3 plays the file, the aspect ratio ist always correct. Check your settings on your PS3 or TV.

[knobbycheeseman]

im having the same problem
it seems as though mkv2vob is not maintaining the origonal files aspect ratio
the outputted file is stretched when set to play at 16.9 where the origional file adds the black borders to the top and bottom

test:- use vlc set aspect ratio to Default and play origional file
then use mkv2vob to convert the file
now play new file with vlc set to Default and see if it looks the same
mine are all stretched like they are on my ps3

Edit ive run more tests and the only way to get the right aspect in VLC with the out putted file is to set it to 221:100

origonal file
[Resolution] ......... [ 960x544 @ A.R.2.35
[Anamorphic?] ........ [ (YES) 1280x544

thanks

This is because your mkv file has a custom DAR different from the actual pixel dimensions this will not be maintained in the conversion, and there is no way to fix this.

Same Problem I had
The answer lies in a different forum using a different program

not sure if im allowed to post links to other web sites

you need to set the ar to 4:3 and your ps3 plays them correctly on a 16:9 widescreen tv

check the pixel size of your mkv file may have the same problem
my files
RESOLUTiON......: 1920 x 816 (1080p) work perfectly correct & ar
RESOLUTiON......: 1280 x 528 (720p) work perfectly correct & ar
Resolution .........: 960 x 544 @ A.R.2.35 screen stretched no black bars needs fixing

[ajamils]

Same Problem I had
The answer lies in a different forum using a different program

not sure if im allowed to post links to other web sites

you need to set the ar to 4:3 and your ps3 plays them correctly on a 16:9 widscreen tv

What other program do you recommend ? pm me.

[chubsta]

What other program do you recommend ? pm me.

and me too please...

[puppydg68]

Hi guys, I'm tavelling out of town for a week. Just wonder if anyone has updated to PS3 firmware 2.17 and knows what media bugs it fixed or broken again. Has this effected any of our collection/coversions.

Outstanding problems from 2.10:
LPCM - played only surround tracks, not center channel
AVC 5.1 level not supported
some divx/xvid not support
WMV/VC1 support - no audio on many files including gametrailers.com and ign.com


I hope these have been fixed.

[JonLovejoy]

I wouldn't have thought so, apparently the update is just to fix online issues with certain games.

[3r1c]

Resolution .........: 960 x 544 @ A.R.2.35 screen stretched no black bars needs fixing

The m2ts format does not support custom display resolution.
960 x 544 is a 16/9 resolution so thats the way the ps3 shows it.
As i have said before this is not a bug in the ps3 or mkv2vob, your source file is encoded wrong, 960 x 544 is not a valid 720p or 1080p resolution, the ps3 simply shows it as best it can.

If the AR is 2.35 then this file should have been encoded as 1280 x 544

[ajamils]

The m2ts format does not support custom display resolution.
960 x 544 is a 16/9 resolution so thats the way the ps3 shows it.
As i have said before this is not a bug in the ps3 or mkv2vob, your source file is encoded wrong, 960 x 544 is not a valid 720p or 1080p resolution, the ps3 simply shows it as best it can.

If the AR is 2.35 then this file should have been encoded as 1280 x 544

So is there a way to fix that because I'm having this problem with downloaded movies so its not a simple fix of re-encoding the files from original source

[knobbycheeseman]

What other program do you recommend ? pm me.

and me too please...



pm sent

[knobbycheeseman]

The m2ts format does not support custom display resolution.
960 x 544 is a 16/9 resolution so thats the way the ps3 shows it.
As i have said before this is not a bug in the ps3 or mkv2vob, your source file is encoded wrong, 960 x 544 is not a valid 720p or 1080p resolution, the ps3 simply shows it as best it can.

If the AR is 2.35 then this file should have been encoded as 1280 x 544



i realise it wasnt a bug in your excelent program :thanks:
because all my mkv files that are in the correct aspect ratio work perfectly

after your first reply to my queery i looked into recoding the video into the correct aspect ratio and found a simple and quick way of dooing it
I was just hoping to help people with the same problem as mine :helpful:

Edit :- this part of my post
Resolution .........: 960 x 544 @ A.R.2.35 screen stretched no black bars needs fixing

im sorry that you thought i implied that your program "needs fixing"
i was talking about the mkv file i had in that it needs fixing and not your program
i apologise for any confusion caused


Cheers The Knob

[Glorioso]

3r1c, how can i demux a VOB resulting from mk2vob?

[super_fla]

3r1c

there is a problem with the arabic subtitle the letters are still writtten as if they were written apart & not conenced together

thanks for the great programme

[nunyabuizness]

3r1c, how can i demux a VOB resulting from mk2vob?

why do you wanna demux a vob when you can demux the original mkv? if you want to transcode only the original video, you can use tsmuxer and tsmuxergui to (very quickly) demux the streams and then mux just the video stream into an mkv with mkvmerge

[lazarusbf]

To everyone who would like bigger subs. I'm sure 3r1c will release an upgraded version really soon but waiting I can suggest you a workaround. If you know what I'm talking about, just decompress the exe file mkv2vob.exe with upx. Edit the exe file with an Hex editor, just search for the text "scale", it will find the hardcoded mencoder settings where the subs are set to 2, just substitute the 2 with 3 or whatever end save. If you want repack the exe file with upx and you should have your mkv2vob.exe personalized with your favourite text size. It worked for me at least :)


:stupid: Can't see/do what you suggest, i'm too stoopid, will wait another version to set up subs sizes
thanks for the tip anyway, it might be helpful to some

EDIT i'd rather not die an idiot, so i went to download UPX as well as an hex editor...now i dont know how to decompress the exe file with UPX, is this a DOS application ? it looks dead simple, if only i knew how to use UPX

[Sephiroth0000]

Great program and excellent work. HD DVD's on PS3 look awesome. But to the point.....will MKV2VOB ever support EAC3TO audio though as I find it better to use then AC3. If not though great work anyway :)

[naj]

i dont know how to decompress the exe file with UPX, is this a DOS application ?

First you should've downloaded the win32 console version from http://upx.sourceforge.net/

Then, copy/move upx.exe into your mkv2vob installation folder, and type, in a command line, on that folder:

upx -d mkv2vob.exe

If you don't know how to change into mkv2vob folder, in the command line shell, type:

cd "\program files\mkv2vob"

and then the command above.

[lazarusbf]

First you should've downloaded the win32 console version from http://upx.sourceforge.net/

Then, copy/move upx.exe into your mkv2vob installation folder, and type, in a command line, on that folder:

upx -d mkv2vob.exe

If you don't know how to change into mkv2vob folder, in the command line shell, type:

cd "\program files\mkv2vob"

and then the command above.


Thanks ! It worked, now to the hex thing. (i've just downloaded Hex Editor) :thanks:
This is where i will not have a clue what to do.
Can you PM me and i'll give you my email ? maybe you could edit subs size to 3 or 4 (was it 4 on previous mkv2vob versions?) and send me the modified application ? asking too much, i know.. forgive me :-/
Or if you think it's dead simple, you can try to explain in a few words please. I've opened the exe with Hex Editor and now i'm in front of this table full of codes, numbers and weird stuff in the right margin..

[redspear]

Hi,

After decompress mkv2vob.exe i could'nt find the "scale" word.

Can you give more tips?

thx

[neuromax]

@lazarusbf and @redspear
it all depends of which hex editor you are using. You have to search for the word "scale" but the text inside the exe file is unicode (or at least isnt 8 bit encoding) so you must search activating the extended character set, or search for hex 73 00 63 00 61 00 6C 00 65. I use an old but nice editor: XVI32 (you can find it at http://www.chmaas.handshake.de/delphi/freeware/xvi32/xvi32.htm#download) but I think all editors are almost the same at least for these basic functions.

[lazarusbf]

thanks
it should do it now
one last thing: can you tell what (characters) size was used in the previous mkv2vob version ? that would avoid me long encoding tests
is a sub size raised to 4 a big move from size 2 ? (i'm on a 46" tv)

[neuromax]

@lazarusbf
3 was good for me. 4 too big. Just begin an encoding, wait a few seconds (to make the transcoding arrive to a point in the video where you have subtitle lines) then close the program and kill the mencoder process using task manager. Inspect the temp file folder specified in mkv2vob, you will find the (video only) part of the file converted. Now you can take a look and see if the sub size is ok for you.

[lazarusbf]

:thanks: for your help

(and :mad: with the internet because i caught a virus with one of those aps i had to download)

[Shayx]

neuromax, you're the best!!! thank you so much for helping with the subtitles issue.
Is there a chance to change also the characters charset?
because when i put a hebrew subtitle it comes out all jibrish... :\ is there any way to fix it with the hex editer?

[ch!no]

Hy, many thanks for that great program!

Last time I used it was with the 1.5.0.3 version so more than surprised what changed since then. What I don't really found out yet (because of lack of movies with subbies) is what the program does with subtitles since one problem with this muxed vobs I can remember was, that there was no way to implement subtitles... Are they being burned into the picture?

Thanks for answers and again thanks for the prog.

[neuromax]

@ch!no
The subtitles are "burned" into the picture, and the resulting frames are then re-encoded using the codec of your choice. There is loss of quality but given the likely HD nature of the source, this is acceptable. What I think is not acceptable is that the mighty ps3 does not support subtitles directly by loading the srt or embedded in the file... I dont know Blue Ray specs but PS3 can display subtitles in blue ray or dvd (even if in other formats than srt text files) so it is not this hard to implement the use of subtitles in single file. Maybe in the next firmware updates. XBMC still rocks. It's the best media player I ever used. If it will ever be converted to linux with access to 2d acceleration, that would be the media paradise.
@Shayx
This great piece of software use mencoder to encode subs into the video, so you should look at mencoder command line options to find out what kind of control you have on subtitle rendering. Then if you can manage to fit the changed command line options into the old command line text inside the exe file you are lucky. One thing is changing a 2 to a 3, another is to change something like -subfontcharset unicode-latin-1-iso-xxxx-blablabla to something else.
This is the link to mencoder manual. It's BIG, so good luck :)
http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/man/en/mplayer.1.html
I would suggest for the next releases, to show the command line generated by mkv2vob and let the user change it if he wants, then confirm the job and put it into the job list. Other front ends to other command line tools does this and it's very useful to learn the variuos options and to change them by hand if you want.

[plantunes]

Hi....
I'm now underwelmed with this new version...the fact that can "burn" the subtitles and split into DVD5 "pieces"...is just so amazing! A huge cheer to the author.
However...I'm having some issues...the 1st film I've used with this new version was CARS...everything went well...created 2 VOBs...burned them into DVD with portuguese subtitles and it was perfect!
However, the next 2 films (The Island and 300) brought different results, since I get an "DATA CORRUPTED" message from the PS3 when I putt the 2nd DVD of each film.
I don't if it is just a coincidence or not, but CARS was "muxed" with version 2.0.5 and the latter 2 with the newer version....
Any thoughts???

[azyd]

3r1c

i have had no problems with this execelent program of yours. Been using it scince allmost day 1 and i was wondering if you have any further plans for it?

[ajamils]

Hi....
I'm now underwelmed with this new version...the fact that can "burn" the subtitles and split into DVD5 "pieces"...is just so amazing! A huge cheer to the author.
However...I'm having some issues...the 1st film I've used with this new version was CARS...everything went well...created 2 VOBs...burned them into DVD with portuguese subtitles and it was perfect!
However, the next 2 films (The Island and 300) brought different results, since I get an "DATA CORRUPTED" message from the PS3 when I putt the 2nd DVD of each film.
I don't if it is just a coincidence or not, but CARS was "muxed" with version 2.0.5 and the latter 2 with the newer version....
Any thoughts???

I had the same problem with "Gone Baby Gone". First file works fine but the second file do not work on Ps3 and I get "corrupt data" error.

[redspear]

thx neuromax, it worked!

[Audioboxer]

Hey 3r1c,

Will any of these updates to TSMuxer help us?

http://www.smlabs.net/tsMuxer/tsMuxeR_1.5.0(b).zip

History
* Version 1.5.0(b)
- Added LPCM support
* Version 1.4.6
- Fixed a bug with synchronization of a H.264 stream and audio. This bug was appear on some streams only. When there was this bug, In a log were printed many messages "B-pyramid level 2 detected","B-pyramid level 3 detected" e.t.c.
* Version 1.4.5
- Fixed blu-ray folders names
- Added chapters for Blu-ray muxing
* Version 1.4.4
- Added Blu-ray muxing mode
- Added demuxing mode
- Added Presentation Graphic stream support
- Added language descriptor support

[jeztur2003]

I have several files from nhanc3 for example

The.Matrix.1999.720p.nHD.x264.AAC.NhaNc3

Can anyone tell me what settings i should use with mkv2vob or gotsent to play on ps3 with or without 5.1 i just keep getting errors on them saying muxing failed right now i have transcode set to automatic output file extension is mpg transcoding codec is mpeg-2 any help qould be greatly appreciated as i am running low on disc space all other movies i can get to work just not the ones from nhanc3.

[guru1968]

Hi guys,

no offense -I realy, realy like mkv2vob and did some successful conversions with it (even so I never got an answer to my question (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1111485#post1111485))- But:

Is there still any need for such a program?

I mean, why not using the standard mp4 container which is supported quite well on the PS3?

- the statement in the very first article is not true (anymore?): the PS3 actually does support multichannel AAC audio!

the MP4 also does provide multiple audiostreams, which mkv2vob's output does NOT...

I tested that personnaly and was quite impressed that it worked... (h264 video + eng aac5.1 audio + ger aac5.1 audio + eng aac2 commentary1 + eng aac2 commentary2)

so, guys - why not using mp4 after all?


gr33tz,
guru

p.s.
no magic, only using the common standard tools (txMuxeR, avisynth, mp4box, etc.)

[plantunes]

And how about the "corrupted data" errors??? Any thoughts by anyone?

[gordho]

Hi guys,

no offense -I realy, realy like mkv2vob and did some successful conversions with it (even so I never got an answer to my question (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1111485#post1111485))- But:

Is there still any need for such a program?

I mean, why not using the standard mp4 container which is supported quite well on the PS3?

- the statement in the very first article is not true (anymore?): the PS3 actually does support multichannel AAC audio!

the MP4 also does provide multiple audiostreams, which mkv2vob's output does NOT...

I tested that personnaly and was quite impressed that it worked... (h264 video + eng aac5.1 audio + ger aac5.1 audio + eng aac2 commentary1 + eng aac2 commentary2)

so, guys - why not using mp4 after all?


gr33tz,
guru

p.s.
no magic, only using the common standard tools (txMuxeR, avisynth, mp4box, etc.)

The best part of mkv2vob is that it changes the container and the only thing that needs to be transcoded is the audio. I don't know about you but I would rather not have to wait hours, sometimes days, for an h264 stream to transcode in to a format that the ps3 will play. With mkv2vob it takes minutes to get that scene release mkv in to a format that the ps3 will play with no loss in quality.

[guru1968]

Hi gordho,

the same is true for mp4 - if the video 'fits' for mkv2vob (i.e. needs not to be converted) you just can take that exact video, only need to convert the audio to aac and basically that's it - muxxing is a matter of minutes and there you go...

On the other hand - if you have a video-streams that needs to be converted anyways, you have to wait no matter what output container you choose; and in that case: why not use a container that supports multiple audio streams?

guru

p.s.
I am speaking of h264 video of course, mpeg2 is no option...

p.p.s.
what's the problem with the transcoding-duration?
you setup all the scripts, start them before going to sleep, next morning go to work and in the evening everything's done...

[Audioboxer]

How about the fact anyone and their dog can use MKV2VOB easily?

Download an HD movie, put it in, wait a few minutes and your file is ready to play on your PS3.

This program has been a revelation for many people, heck just check the topic I made on Neowin about it - http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=614188

[chubsta]

For those with Macs - Nullrivers Medialink has been upgraded to version 1.3 and it now streams .vbo files, as well as getting rid of the problem where a film would only play for a short while (although if you press the 'info' button when watching it still shows the duration as only being a few minutes...)

[ajamils]

I have several files from nhanc3 for example

The.Matrix.1999.720p.nHD.x264.AAC.NhaNc3

Can anyone tell me what settings i should use with mkv2vob or gotsent to play on ps3 with or without 5.1 i just keep getting errors on them saying muxing failed right now i have transcode set to automatic output file extension is mpg transcoding codec is mpeg-2 any help qould be greatly appreciated as i am running low on disc space all other movies i can get to work just not the ones from nhanc3.

I'm having the exact same problem with the same file :). I also have Rush Hour 3 with the same problem too.

[3r1c]

I do not know how to fix or even detect the "corrupted data" on some second part of split files.

It just splits the packets in 192 byte chunks to the nearest m2ts start block.
I dont know how to inspect the data stream to find the key frames.
I cant find any public specifications on the h264 bits.

MP4 is not used because it does NOT support multichannel audio.
Both the ps3 and xbox360 convert the 5.1 AAC to stereo.
The ps3 will still show 5.1 in the info bar, but if you look at the screen on the your amp it show PCM stereo.

[dexxe]

3r1c

there is a problem with the arabic subtitle the letters are still writtten as if they were written apart & not conencted together

thanks for the great programme

same problem here..hope you can find a solution for it.

[Quatre]

Hi guys,

no offense -I realy, realy like mkv2vob and did some successful conversions with it (even so I never got an answer to my question (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1111485#post1111485))- But:

Is there still any need for such a program?

I mean, why not using the standard mp4 container which is supported quite well on the PS3?

- the statement in the very first article is not true (anymore?): the PS3 actually does support multichannel AAC audio!

the MP4 also does provide multiple audiostreams, which mkv2vob's output does NOT...

I tested that personnaly and was quite impressed that it worked... (h264 video + eng aac5.1 audio + ger aac5.1 audio + eng aac2 commentary1 + eng aac2 commentary2)

so, guys - why not using mp4 after all?


gr33tz,
guru

p.s.
no magic, only using the common standard tools (txMuxeR, avisynth, mp4box, etc.)

what do you mean? do you mean convert x264 to mp4? because there really aren't any mp4 releases. there is a reason ppl want to play x264 mkv's, because there is a lot of them as its a favored format.

I guess the method to encode x264 mkv into mp4 takes longer hence the program that just remuxs to avc or if it has to encodes to mpeg-2. maybe that is a good question, when mkv2vob does have to transcode (whether it be for subs or non lL4.1 1080p mkv) why not encode to mp4 instead of mpeg-2?

i'm sure there is a reason but that would be the only good question.

[Quatre]

I do not know how to fix or even detect the "corrupted data" on some second part of split files.

It just splits the packets in 192 byte chunks to the nearest m2ts start block.
I dont know how to inspect the data stream to find the key frames.
I cant find any public specifications on the h264 bits.

MP4 is not used because it does NOT support multichannel audio.
Both the ps3 and xbox360 convert the 5.1 AAC to stereo.
The ps3 will still show 5.1 in the info bar, but if you look at the screen on the your amp it show PCM stereo.

there is your answer

[B4tm4n]

I tested that personnaly and was quite impressed that it worked... (h264 video + eng aac5.1 audio + ger aac5.1 audio + eng aac2 commentary1 + eng aac2 commentary2)


Are you sure the Ps3 will play a mp4 with multiple audio streams?
How do you change audio tracks ?
Doesn't the Ps3 play aac 5.1 as stereo ?
And if this really works can you upload a sample ?

[lazarusbf]

hello
since i found your wonderful program i've always encoded mkv 720 p x264 files into mpeg or VOB and the output was generally double size (eg TV series original file 1.1Go and output once encoded was bewteen 1.6 & 2.1Go).
Now for the test, i've just tried the x264 encoding option (slow) instead of mpeg2 (fast) and my output isize is the same as the source.
Does it mean the image quality (or sound) is diminished ? If not, i'll always reencode into x264 so that 4 episodes do fit onto one dvdr.

[FOSI]

hi, i noticed a problem when watching Lost on the PS3. when i converted mkv to mpg with transcoding codec x264 all played well, but when i tried xvid it only recognized 28 minutes out of 41.
Is this a known problem? Or am i doing something wrong?

I noticed another thing, mkv2vob doesn't use all power of a dual core system.

Great little soft, and the best anyway.

[~bT~]

hi 3r1c!

is it poss that you can add the version # & date to the thread title like this chap here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=126647) so its easier to keep upto date. cheers!

[Audioboxer]

[avih: *Post deleted due to reference to illegal material]

[Sephiroth0000]

Don't know if anyone can help out but I keep on getting ERROR TRANSCODING no matter what setting I apply. I am using Windows XP Home Srv 2 with K-Lite Codec Package (Full) installed. The MKV file I am trying to transcode is made up of AC3 5.1 audio and MKV video which I got from EAC3TO and muxed together using MKVMerge. This is really frustrating.....any idea's anyone?

[~bT~]

^ start with uninstalling k-lite, then install ffdshow. all the best!

[neuromax]

To all having problems with subs in arabic.
Looking for something else around the internet I read that mencoder renders wrongly arabic subs if embedded in mkv streams but in the correct way if using an external srt file loaded with the option -sub on the command line. So, maybe if you extract the subs from the mkv and force mkv2vob to load them from the external file, maybe it will work.

Hope it helps.

[Sephiroth0000]

^ start with uninstalling k-lite, then install ffdshow. all the best!

Thankyou :)

[gusangora]

I am getting an error message: "error getting mkv info" as soon as I add a file/folder to convert. I have tried several different mkv files, always the same error. Any ideas?
I am using Vista Home Premium (32 bit). These files play perfectly on this computer.
Steve

[ajamils]

Thankyou :)

did that fix your problem ?

[Shayx]

hey there, i converted a mkv file into MP4 and chose not to split the file...but it did split the file.
why is that? can i join a mp4 file? is there a software for that??
in the old version it didn't happend and i managed to play a 5.2GB mp4 file on the PS3 without no splitting.

[Quatre]

do 1080i .ts play on ps3? you just have to join the .ts files together? if .ts doesnt' play (i think it used to at least) what can you convert the .ts file into to play on ps3?

[s_kound]

thanks for a great program!! Succesfully demuxed HD 720p animation movies like CARS, RATTATUILE & HAPPY FEET into VOB, burned them to DVD-R and watched them on the PS3 with greek 5.1 audio :) (my kids loved them :) :) )

Wish i could have greek subs as well for "english audio" 720p movies, without loosing quality and waiting hours to re-encode.

I have two questions if it's no trouble for you answering:

1st Question
I've downloaded the hereunder clip (from Ice Age, 6th Stream)
Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920x1080 23.98fps [Video]
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz 6ch [Audio]
File: M2ts
Will this work with no transcoding (just demuxing) or i would need to transcode? It's my first 1080p clip....

2nd Question
Quality wise (not size), is it better to transcode to x264, mpeg2 or something else?


Thank you !!!

[johnmerrick]

i have a question.

What program with MKV2VOB is used to split the output mpg?

I would like to convert the file but split it more evenly at the end.

This is because the second part of my split file is 1 minute long!

If this isn't possible what program can split an mpg? (not tpgmc please!)

thanks.

[~bT~]

^ i think it is m2split.exe.

[hfmls]

hi. is there a way to make it convert to xvid with ac3 and .srt hardsubbed and to fit in a dvd5 ?

[JohnBougiou]

I have a question too!

Where can I get a same program for Linux...?

Thanks!

My regards!

[Sephiroth0000]

Hello,

To anyone who does not know basically I have a MKV file that I am trying to run through MKV2VOB and keep on getting ERROR TRANSCODING. The MKV file was made from EAC3TO along with AC3 audio. I have the following operating system WIN XP HOME SRVC PK 2, CYBERLINK DELUXE POWERDVD, HAALI MEDIA SPLITTER, SONIC CINEPLAYER 4.3, and FFDSHOW.....help!

[Sephiroth0000]

did that fix your problem ?

Unfortunately not.

EDIT: Oh and the MKV file is 15.2GB Would that cause the error?

[playon]

http://www.mediafire.com/?ygpyft9djjg


hi i have these files and trying to use mkv2vob to play them on ps3 i keep getting an error can any1 help please


http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1702/errorwj1.jpg

[djmas1998]

when transcoding which option results in the best picture quality when selecting transcoding codec?

mpeg2 or x264? will choosing either of these still result in a video file capable of playing on the ps3?

is there a difference in quality? anyone care to explain?

thanks in advance,

djmas

[neuromax]

when transcoding which option results in the best picture quality when selecting transcoding codec?

mpeg2 or x264? will choosing either of these still result in a video file capable of playing on the ps3?

is there a difference in quality? anyone care to explain?

thanks in advance,

djmas

This program is designed to create files playable on the PS3, this is what it does :). About the transcoding: at the end, in theory, the best possible quality in transcoding is with x264, because at the same bitrate it provides the minor loss in the original data. But all depends on the bitrate you intend to use and the encoding setting, but this program is not designed, at least now, to let you have control over these steps. This is a fast one click reorganizer that should only if possible pass the data streams to the output files without transcoding. And if it must transcode it makes it with some parameters figured out by the author and a bitrate chosen having the original bitrate in mind (at least it should, sometimes it uses strange bitrates) to get the best overall quality/easiness. To make it very simple, you can think with little room for error that the more time it takes to encode, the best quality you get.
If you really want to understand what is encoding a video in a particular codec and look at the huge amount of parameters you can change, try to use another encoding tool, there are a lot out there, but they are far more complicated.

[dexxe]

To all having problems with subs in arabic.
Looking for something else around the internet I read that mencoder renders wrongly arabic subs if embedded in mkv streams but in the correct way if using an external srt file loaded with the option -sub on the command line. So, maybe if you extract the subs from the mkv and force mkv2vob to load them from the external file, maybe it will work.

Hope it helps.
thanks for the help ,but i already tried that ,i used external arabic subtitle and used the option to use it ,its still separated and written from left to right.
i am using english subtitle ,better than nothing ,i really need to change the size of the subtitle ,since they are small ,thx 3r1c.

[Sephiroth0000]

Still getting ERROR TRANSCODING on a different machine running Vista Ultimate, VistaCodecs, Haali Media Splitter....why am I getting this error?

[johny1989]

i am also getting corrupted file at parts 2
all the movies like that
fuck
yes i know you dont konow how to fix but its ok you have done great work

[Dark_Angel_PT]

I'm sorry if this has been asked, i tried to search...nothing showed up.

Why not convert the subtitles into Vobsubs and mux them into the Vob?
Will the PS3 accept it? Has anyone tried?
That would eliminate the need to transcode the video

[~bT~]

Still getting ERROR TRANSCODING on a different machine running Vista Ultimate, VistaCodecs, Haali Media Splitter....why am I getting this error?

file could be corrupt..

[Glorioso]

I'm sorry if this has been asked, i tried to search...nothing showed up.

Why not convert the subtitles into Vobsubs and mux them into the Vob?
Will the PS3 accept it? Has anyone tried?
That would eliminate the need to transcode the video

Não Dark Angel, a PS3 não lê as legendas no VOB, tem de ser "queimadas" no vídeo.

No, PS3 wont read that.

[clotz2000]

Will you guys please start downloading or ripping from a decent source. Get any 720p or 1080p release with DTS and you will have a very good version of any HD movie you want. If you like watching tv shows get the best version you can find, if they have AAC audio and crap it's not going to work properly or you'll be upset because of quality or audio performance. If you can't get good quality releases or rips for yourself there's not point in putting it through this High Quality Application. 3r1c is not concerned with issues that have to do with crappy files and sources. Now, don't take this as a flame but if you get good quality releases you will be much more happy with your results and will be more happy that you're not wasting your time.
Again, thanks go out to 3r1c for this great application and can be expecting a large donation from me soon.

[ajamils]

Will you guys please start downloading or ripping from a decent source. Get any 720p or 1080p release with DTS and you will have a very good version of any HD movie you want. If you like watching tv shows get the best version you can find, if they have AAC audio and crap it's not going to work properly or you'll be upset because of quality or audio performance. If you can't get good quality releases or rips for yourself there's not point in putting it through this High Quality Application. 3r1c is not concerned with issues that have to do with crappy files and sources. Now, don't take this as a flame but if you get good quality releases you will be much more happy with your results and will be more happy that you're not wasting your time.
Again, thanks go out to 3r1c for this great application and can be expecting a large donation from me soon.

Thanks for the insight. Pm me the link to a "good source" cuz most of the stuff on torrents is not working for me.

[darko_kun]

Hey guys first of I want to say thanks for this great program. I was just about to give up streaming hd movies via my ps3 then I found this little gem. Everything has been working fine and I couldnt be happier. But I have noticed that on certain files I get errors that say "error demuxing wav" it mostly happens with HD anime series that are fan subbed. So my question is is there a way around this? Or will this be fixed in the next version? :thanks:

[MrAngles]

Are you sure the Ps3 will play a mp4 with multiple audio streams?
How do you change audio tracks ?
Doesn't the Ps3 play aac 5.1 as stereo ?
And if this really works can you upload a sample ?

You can change audio streams in mp4s by using the audio button on your remote or using the audio options button in the triangle menu.

Ever since fw version 2.0 the PS3 plays multi-channel aac audio just fine, but unfortunately most receivers don't have an aac decoder built in, so it has to be transmitted in 2-channel PCM. If you have a receiver that decodes aac or plays multi-channel PCM via HDMI, multi-channel audio in MP4s works great.

[Dav3Th3Rav3]

You can change audio streams in mp4s by using the audio button on your remote or using the audio options button in the triangle menu.

Ever since fw version 2.0 the PS3 plays multi-channel aac audio just fine, but unfortunately most receivers don't have an aac decoder built in, so it has to be transmitted in 2-channel PCM. If you have a receiver that decodes aac or plays multi-channel PCM via HDMI, multi-channel audio in MP4s works great.

Yeah, Multichannel AAC Works For Me Too. Its Ether Depends On The Reciever Or Connection You Use. HDMI Or Optical. I'm Going To Test Tomorrow And See If Multichannel Works Over Optical, As It Works Over HDMI Right Now.

[FOSI]

Here are some of the other new features/enhancements that will be included in Firmware v2.20:

* The ability to copy PS3 Music and Photo playlists to a PSP system. We introduced the ability to create Music and Photo playlists on the PS3 in firmware update v2.0. Now you can easily export your playlists to your PSP.
* You can now play DivX and WMV format files that are over 2 GB.
* Resume Play - begin playing a DVD or BD disc from the point where you previously stopped it, even if you eject the disc and insert a different movie or game.
* Use your PSP as a remote control to play back your music files on your PS3 without turning on your TV.
* The Internet browser now displays some web pages faster. In addition [Save Target] has been added as an option under file. This option lets you save a file that is linked to a web page to your PS3 hard drive or storage media.

There are a few other tweaks and upgrades included in v2.20 - we’ll provide more specifics as the update is about to go live.


Released till the end of march!!!!!!!!

no mkv support yet...

[Sgt.BigNuts]

Thanks for the insight. Pm me the link to a "good source" cuz most of the stuff on torrents is not working for me.

That is probably because most crap on torrents is f*cked up s*it anyway, you get what you pay for to be honest with you, Use a good news provider and get the best quality stuff from Usenet. Everything works fine when using this brilliant program MKV2VOB for me.
Thanks again 3r1c, keep up the superb work friend.

[Sephiroth0000]

file could be corrupt..

File was definitely not corrupt as ripped from original disc. But I solved the issue anyway by reverting back to an older version of MKV2VOB... file works like a charm!

[johnmerrick]

can anyone recommend a way to split the mkv's safely before converting? ie: split them in half then load them into the folder?

thanks

[nunyabuizness]

i guess that with the new update, the 2gb splitting for xvid avi's would not be necessary. two questions though:

i never used mkv2vob with xvid transcoding? they do all play on the ps3 right?

and how does the size of the file compare to the original? would it be worth it, after the update, to convert everything to xvid avi?

[nunyabuizness]

can anyone recommend a way to split the mkv's safely before converting? ie: split them in half then load them into the folder?

thanks

use mkvmerge. go to the global tab and set splitting by size (assuming youre using a dvd9 file) and set it to between 4150M and 4200M. after transcoding ( if necessary) they will both fit on dual layer dvds. if that file doesnt need transcoding, both files should fit on dvd5's

if you are using a dvd5 rip that you want to fit on a dvd5, watch the file to a timecode in the credits and use mkvmerge to cut it off. usually within the first minute of the credits is good enough to remove the enough data to fit on a dvd5.

[3r1c]

i think the new ps3 update is buggy.
i played a 1.5gb avi last night, it cut off at 1gb.
splitting the file under 1gb both parts played fine.

do not split with mkvmerge. use mkv2vob split function.
mkvmerge does not split properly the x264 headers, this will cause mkv2vob to want to transcode the 2nd file when it may not be needed.

[ajamils]

i think the new ps3 update is buggy.
i played a 1.5gb avi last night, it cut off at 1gb.
splitting the file under 1gb both parts played fine.

do not split with mkvmerge. use mkv2vob split function.
mkvmerge does not split properly the x264 headers, this will cause mkv2vob to want to transcode the 2nd file when it may not be needed.

In mkv2vob, is there a way to just split the files without going through the whole conversion process ?

[Quatre]

i think the new ps3 update is buggy.
i played a 1.5gb avi last night, it cut off at 1gb.
splitting the file under 1gb both parts played fine.

do not split with mkvmerge. use mkv2vob split function.
mkvmerge does not split properly the x264 headers, this will cause mkv2vob to want to transcode the 2nd file when it may not be needed.

which new fw, 2.17? maybe 2.20 will be better.

I wanted to report to everyone and 3rlc that I got a Popcorn Hour networked media tank ........and it kind of sucks.

I got it cus it was cheap and its in demand and back ordered and i had the chance to get one figuring what the heck and so that it would play all the files that i currently have to use 360 and ps3. plus i wouldln't have to use mkv2vob on x264's as it plays mkv natively.

Well, so far i personally like wmvhd playback better on 360 and remuxed x264 etc on ps3 better.

Also, the first movie i tried. Vexille (anime) 1080p with DTS has no sound. I guess the pch can't do dts, so its no better then the ps3.

maybe there is a prog that will just recode the dts to something that the pch can play but i dont know of any and I mine as well just use mkv2vob on it which will recode the dts audio for me. now if it has to transcode the video also thats maybe an extra step that the pch doesnt' need, but while i'm doing the audio i mine as well just let mkv2vob do the the video and then just transfer it to my ps3 320gb internall hdd anyway.

the pch uses an internal ide hdd which is slow to transfer to via ethernet and i can't get it to see my pc or vice versa anyway and i have no ide hdd in it. i'm just using 2.5" ext. usb hdd's. its nice it can read from hfs+, ntfs and fat32 where as ps3 can only read fat32 (360 can read from fat32 and hfs+) so its nice the pch can read ntfs and still read the wmvhd from my hfs+ drive but i'm just not that impressed overall.

i may end up just putting it in my basement home theatre where i dont have a ps3 and keep ps3 in main tv room.


edit:
ok DTS does work on the Popcorn Hour once i set the HDMI audio setting in the receiver to off (no tv sound but now dts sound works through surround).

Problems, is i guess the device can't fully handle some 1080p files and maybe ones iwth dts , i dunno, because it doesnt play smooth, its all jumpy and the audio drops out sometims and i've seen other reports at least of the audio drop out.

so after all that i'm using mkv2vob on this movie anyway (Vexille 1080p eye candy cgi type anime) which of course has to transcode it to hardcode the english subs. I set the preferred audio track to japanese just in case (as that is the way to watch anime) it actully has an english audio track or something and i wouldnt 'want that.

I didn't realize that transcoding to mpeg-2 lost any quality but according to someones post earlier, that technically the slowest x264 encoding would be the closest to the original and least loss in quality after transcode. so i'm doing that and i've heard it takes like double or more the time so for a 1080p movie its probably going to be a long time. this is exactly why i got the popcorn hour and shame itdoesnt play smooth. maybe if i put an internal ide hdd in it and not play from ext. usb hdd but i doubt it. prob going to need a new fw update to fix.

[Sgt.BigNuts]

Hi,

Once i have converted my mkv, i usually just rename the .VOB file to .MPEG and send to my PS3 using Red Kawara ps3 media x.
Can someone tell me if i just put the .VOB file straight onto a DVD9 disc using the burn as a data disc option with Nero will i be able to watch this way, or will the ps3 not recognize the disc?. Or could someone tell me how to do this , just so i can then keep a hard copy of the movies i have converted, cheers to everyone who helps out on this forum.

[Quatre]

if the ps3 did native x264 and dts like the popcorn hour and subtitles i bet it would play this movie perfect whiile the popcorn hour chokes on it.

so disappointed.

edit: ran Vexille 1080p x264 with dts through mkv2vob with auto setting. x264 transcoding. japanese prefered audio language and english subs. made a file that ps3 says is corrupt and cant play....

but popcorn hour plays the file perfectly where as before as the original x264 with dts it didn't!

heh, so mkv2vob came through after all and at least it works on pch even if it doesn't on ps3.

edit again: actually i think the reason it is corrupt on ps3 is because the file name has ,'s in it and the [ ]'s might not have helped either.
because in looking at the file its only 1.89gb which can't be right from a 7.82 mkv.

i'm going to try mkv2vob on the file again after changing the file name and removing the ,'s and [ and ]

[nunyabuizness]

Hi,

Once i have converted my mkv, i usually just rename the .VOB file to .MPEG and send to my PS3 using Red Kawara ps3 media x.
Can someone tell me if i just put the .VOB file straight onto a DVD9 disc using the burn as a data disc option with Nero will i be able to watch this way, or will the ps3 not recognize the disc?. Or could someone tell me how to do this , just so i can then keep a hard copy of the movies i have converted, cheers to everyone who helps out on this forum.

you dont even have to rename the .vob file to .mpeg or .mpg. all of my videos (20+) from mkv2vob are vob's and burnt directly to dvd5's or dvd9's using nero, poweriso, or imgburn as a normal data disc.

[MrAngles]

Yeah, Multichannel AAC Works For Me Too. Its Ether Depends On The Reciever Or Connection You Use. HDMI Or Optical. I'm Going To Test Tomorrow And See If Multichannel Works Over Optical, As It Works Over HDMI Right Now.

Multichannel aac is transmitted perfectly over optical as long as the aac checkbox is checked in the audio settings on the PS3, then it's just a matter of whether or not your receiver will decode it. If your receiver does not decode aac, you will get no sound. If you do not check the aac box on the ps3, the audio will be converted to 2-channel PCM, which any receiver will accept over optical.

[Quatre]

man, that 1080p mkv file with L4.1 encoding and 4 ref frames prob wouldn't have needed transcoding if it weren't for needing to hardcode the subs for ps3.

its an eye candy 1080p anime so i wanted the best quality and set the transcode to x264

it took all day and night long. is the quality really better when transcoding to x264 as opposed to the faster mpeg-2?

i didnt' realize that mpeg-2 was so inferior in quality especially when that used to be the only transcoding choice for this program.

is it just a very minimal barely noticeable difference for a huge amount of time difference type of thing?

either way i did it so i'll now have an x264 file with ac3 that should play on the ps3 and on the popcorn hour (as the original mkv played stuttery at times on the pch and the pch has problems with dts currently)

shame files have to be transcoded just to hardcode the subs and that dts still hasnt' gotten on board with the ps3.

so again, is transcoding to x264 as opposed to mpeg-2 really worth the huge longer amount of time it takes?

[lazarusbf]

Hello
what encoding options give the best results when original files are about 41 minutes videos that are broadcasted once a week, mkv hdtv 720p x264-CTU ?

NB my output settings so far are: file splitting none (video source is only 1,1Go) / video transcoding automatic / boost AAC and DTS is checked / transcoding x264 slow / output file mpeg (should i use VOB or something else for a better result ?)

thanks

[neuromax]

so again, is transcoding to x264 as opposed to mpeg-2 really worth the huge longer amount of time it takes?

at the same bitrate, codecs advanced as x264 give you better results than less advanced codecs as xvid or divx, if you use much higher bitrates MPEG2 still delivers great quality and is less power-demanding in encoding and decoding. So, if you dont mind a 3 GB files MPEG2 because you are streaming it, go for the mpeg2, the only reason to use x264 is to have smaller files to keep the files for collection/archiving. I watch tv shows, and then I delete the files. So I go for MPEG2.

[forumhound]

Hi all

I've donated (paypaluk), well worth it...this is an excellent program.

I have an .mkv file which contains two audio streams, 1 x german, 1 x english. I have english selected as my preferred language in mkv2vob, but the film is still in German once converted.. Any ideas ??

Thanks

[Sgt.BigNuts]

you dont even have to rename the .vob file to .mpeg or .mpg. all of my videos (20+) from mkv2vob are vob's and burnt directly to dvd5's or dvd9's using nero, poweriso, or imgburn as a normal data disc.


Cheers Nunya for the info :)

[Sgt.BigNuts]

Hi all

I've donated (paypaluk), well worth it...this is an excellent program.

I have an .mkv file which contains two audio streams, 1 x german, 1 x english. I have english selected as my preferred language in mkv2vob, but the film is still in German once converted.. Any ideas ??

Thanks

Hi, just run the mkv through mkvmerge and before you click "Start Muxing" untick the German audio box and thats it mate, the file will still be the same but without the german audio :)

[forumhound]

Thanks for that, I actually found "mkvmerge gui" etc myself prior to reading your answer (via google)... but thanks for replying anyway.

(the problem was that both audio streams were marked as "und" as in "undetermined", which is probably why mkv2vob couldn't identify the english track.)

[Szatana]

Hello.

Is there any possibility to adjust subtitle font size and position when burning subtitles from .srt file ?

Sample here (http://atlantis.dreamland.org/~mnc/snapshot20080322154808)

The size of the font is definately too small and i would like to place it a little bit more up :P

[neuromax]

Hello.

Is there any possibility to adjust subtitle font size and position when burning subtitles from .srt file ?

Sample here (http://atlantis.dreamland.org/~mnc/snapshot20080322154808)

The size of the font is definately too small and i would like to place it a little bit more up :P

The overscan compensation checkbox in the configuration tab is there for moving up a little the subtitles for people having trouble with the standard position.
About the size of the subs, I posted a workaround a few pages back in this thread at least until 3r1c releases a new version with (maybe) subtitles size choice.

[akoronel]

3r1c, i just registered to the forum to say THANK YOU!!! It is a wonderful tool for the conversion!! Thanks for updating so frequently!!

[henlin]

@3r1c, just to say thanks for a great app!

I do encounter a problem with some files where the app seems to go through all the normal processes but I just end up with a 1.9 MB (or less) file at the end of it. It seems to happen with 720p and 1080p files, just more often with large 1080p.

I haven't seen anybody else reporting this problem, anybody got any ideas?

:thanks:

[Quatre]

at the same bitrate, codecs advanced as x264 give you better results than less advanced codecs as xvid or divx, if you use much higher bitrates MPEG2 still delivers great quality and is less power-demanding in encoding and decoding. So, if you dont mind a 3 GB files MPEG2 because you are streaming it, go for the mpeg2, the only reason to use x264 is to have smaller files to keep the files for collection/archiving. I watch tv shows, and then I delete the files. So I go for MPEG2.

ah thanks for this clarification. yeah i really dont usually care about file size being larger for the most part, so if its that much faster and same quality then i'll stick with mpeg-2 for my transcoding output option in mkv2vob.

its just one post made it seem like the quality was in order of slowest to fastest making mpeg-2 the worst quality transcode output option in that theory but I thought that wasn't neccesarily true and now verified.

[Quatre]

@3r1c, just to say thanks for a great app!

I do encounter a problem with some files where the app seems to go through all the normal processes but I just end up with a 1.9 MB (or less) file at the end of it. It seems to happen with 720p and 1080p files, just more often with large 1080p.

I haven't seen anybody else reporting this problem, anybody got any ideas?

:thanks:

mostl likely comma's (,) or other symbols in your file name as i know that causes that exact same result your talking about. could still be something else but check the file name first and remove any ,'s or other unusual symbols.

[God Radio]

Is there any way to custom adjust output file size?

For example when I select the FAT32 size I end up with a 4,000 MB file size.

The problem is my USB thumb drives says 4 Gb , but the actual capacity is 3890 MB.

So is there any hope of either a 3890 MB size compatible with 4 GB thumb drives.

Or a custom file size option.

Thank you.

[neuromax]

ah thanks for this clarification. yeah i really dont usually care about file size being larger for the most part, so if its that much faster and same quality then i'll stick with mpeg-2 for my transcoding output option in mkv2vob.

its just one post made it seem like the quality was in order of slowest to fastest making mpeg-2 the worst quality transcode output option in that theory but I thought that wasn't neccesarily true and now verified.

It's really almost always true that codecs usually gives better results the more encoding time they take, but at the same bitrate, so at the same file size. If you use high bit rate with a less effective codec, you will end with about the same quality of a more effective codec but double the file size. This forums are a mine of information about encoding. Just look around in other threads, there are tons of interesting info to read, and things to learn :)

[Quatre]

Vexille 1080p mkv does not work on ps3 after mkv2vob transcode to x264.

upon play its just a black screen and video isnt playing when you look at the clock time of the file.

was able to use the seek control to skip ahead and play (play from beginning nor ff worked) but then the video froze and had to shut down the whole ps3 and i couldn't even exit out of the video. it froze the whole ps3.

this was after taking a whole day and night to transcdode the file to x264 (needed only in order to hard code the subs) plus recode the dts to ac3.

luckily i have a popcorn hour but still, i'm surprised mkv2bob took that long to make a non working file.

[forumhound]

I've spent quite a few hours googling, reading forums and guides.

I have an .mkv file which is a perfect fit for a DVD-9, however, after running it though mkv2vob, the resulting file is approx 300mb too large for a Dual Layer DVD.

I don't want to stream to the PS3, or copy to the hard drive.

Is there any way to shrink the file size by 300-400 meg ?

(there are no subtitles or audio streams that I can remove)

Thanks.

[carbonkid]

hi there, I have a question, Is there a way of making an MPEG-2 with 2 passes instead of just 1. Even if the quality is good, it does'nt match the original mkv and blaockiness is presented in blacks and non focus images, I've tried the other codecs, but the all present the same artifacts. Thank you in advance!

[s3e3]

This happened once to me with a MKV of 12G is size and trying a x264 encode. I'm trying again with a MPEG2 encode instead. Did you choose x264 ?

EDIT: MPEG2 transcode completed but the PS3 reports data corrupted. The file is only 9GB, I'll have to take a closer look to see what the problem is, probably something to do with the source.

@3r1c, just to say thanks for a great app!

I do encounter a problem with some files where the app seems to go through all the normal processes but I just end up with a 1.9 MB (or less) file at the end of it. It seems to happen with 720p and 1080p files, just more often with large 1080p.

I haven't seen anybody else reporting this problem, anybody got any ideas?

:thanks:

[nunyabuizness]

I've spent quite a few hours googling, reading forums and guides.

I have an .mkv file which is a perfect fit for a DVD-9, however, after running it though mkv2vob, the resulting file is approx 300mb too large for a Dual Layer DVD.

I don't want to stream to the PS3, or copy to the hard drive.

Is there any way to shrink the file size by 300-400 meg ?

(there are no subtitles or audio streams that I can remove)

Thanks.

the only way i know is to skip to the end of the movie and look at the time code for when the credits begin. get mkvmerge and in the global tab, tell the program to cut the video at that time code. you then get the video as one file, and the credits as a much smaller file. run the movie through mkv2vob and more often then not, depending on where you cut the video, the new file should fit on a dvd.
i do it all the time with some 4.5 GB 720p rips and im sure it would still cut off enough on the 8.33 GB rips

[3r1c]

I've spent quite a few hours googling, reading forums and guides.

I have an .mkv file which is a perfect fit for a DVD-9, however, after running it though mkv2vob, the resulting file is approx 300mb too large for a Dual Layer DVD.

I don't want to stream to the PS3, or copy to the hard drive.

Is there any way to shrink the file size by 300-400 meg ?

(there are no subtitles or audio streams that I can remove)

Thanks.

Converting adds 6% to the file size of the included streams, this is limitation of the file format there is nothing I can do.

Select the DVD9 split in configuration tab, it will create file that will perfect fit on dvd9 with another small file, which is probably just the credits.

[aaddie]

3r1c, first of all thanks for this excellent little program. It's just what I've been waiting for. I'm too lazy to do all the necessary steps manually, so finally there is a tool which enables me to stream HD thru my PS3 and UPnP server (Twonky) without much hazzle at all. AND it works great. What are the odds :)

I have a feature request which I personally believe would be an improvement to many of us. Now, when transcoding, approximately 100% CPU time is taken by the various tools which are run if you have a mediocre computer like I do. It pretty much freezes the whole computer, and in my case, makes my dedicated file/UPnP/transcoding box go down on its knees. It's possible to go in and give the various applications lower priority in the Windows task manager, but if you have a batch of files this needs to be done for every process which is started by mkv2vob. Therefore, my idea is to add a thread priority setting in mkv2vob and launch all tools in threads set accordingly. Just an idea which I think would make a neat addition :) (which would also probably enable you to add a "kill" option to stop decoding).

Thanks once more for a brilliant program. I hope you will continue the great support.

[forumhound]

Converting adds 6% to the file size of the included streams, this is limitation of the file format there is nothing I can do.

Select the DVD9 split in configuration tab, it will create file that will perfect fit on dvd9 with another small file, which is probably just the credits.

Thank you both, it seems that losing the end credits is the way to go..

[trudo]

Hi.i just been reading the threads.And i thought i should let the designer know that this program also works on the evesham HD iplayer,which is a high definition media centre with 80 gb storage which plays 720 and 1080 HD movies,music photos etc from my external hard drive via a usb port.
I googled for a month for a program to encode my HD mkv media.And come across mkv2vob. This does the job almost perfectly.On some occasions though the sound is a little quiet,but other than that ,its faultless. well done :thanks:

[Wakka]

This is a great program, very much appreciated.
Perfect for weekly HD episodes :)

I wonder if it's possible, to not convert the DTS audio.
As I sometimes use the output to create an AVCHD, which can use DTS.

It would be so cool to immediately create .m2ts files with mkv2vob and have DTS audio, instead of having to remux some more :)

Thanks for all the work so far.

[lazarusbf]

Is there any way to mux a 4.3Go mkv hd720p movie so that the ouput stays under the 4.5Go size so that it fits onto one dvdr ?
i've tried yesterday but whether i split it or not the ouput now is 4.7Go..
how do you do, surely there's a way ?
i cannot be the only one who wants to play a 720p hdrip movie with the ps3 using one disc
thank you

[burnsdg]

Thank you both, it seems that losing the end credits is the way to go..

IF you get lucky and that's all that's cut off.

[burnsdg]

its just one post made it seem like the quality was in order of slowest to fastest making mpeg-2 the worst quality transcode output option in that theory but I thought that wasn't neccesarily true and now verified.

mp4 and derivative codecs WILL, from the same source, provide a higher "quality" given the same bitrate and/or file size. The tradeoff as you've seen is time. Given the "source" from which we're talking here about creating PS3 playable files, they are already SO compressed the chances of you noticing any REAL difference between mkv2vob outputting mpeg-2 versus avc are very small.

The blockiness noted by another here is very likely resident in the source, no making of multipass transcoding is likely to improve it, only further complicates this great little app, and adds hours and hours to troubleshooting efforts.

/RANT
Honestly, do we all forget what this little app is intended to do? It was designed to take MKV's (of 720p h264 video with AC-3 or DTS audio) and convert them quickly and easily into something playable on a PS3. I don't know that the author is interested in making it into a "kitchen sink" PS3 conversion app, there's plenty of those out there already. If so, great, let's start a new thread of some different topic to discuss the new app. But if not, let's stay focused on what this little app is supposed to do (of which it does VERY well).
/ENDRANT

[burnsdg]

It would be so cool to immediately create .m2ts files with mkv2vob and have DTS audio, instead of having to remux some more :)
Cool maybe, but since the PS3 won't do that (noone has found success at least yet), and this app is designed to make files that play on PS3, what's the point?

[burnsdg]

i cannot be the only one who wants to play a 720p hdrip movie with the ps3 using one disc
thank you
No you're not. Nor are you the only one who would like to be able to take a DVD9 rip and run it through this app and get a file result that will still fit on a DVD9. But 3r1c says it's some limitation of how the transcoding is done and he's suggested using the built in split capability to lop off the end. Hopefully that just cuts off some end credits, but ya never know.

[lazarusbf]

Can you then please explain how i can cut off start & end credits off the source mkv file using mkvmerge please ?
i've never used it yet

:helpful:

[Wakka]

Cool maybe, but since the PS3 won't do that (noone has found success at least yet), and this app is designed to make files that play on PS3, what's the point?

If its burned on a DVD as an AVCHD, DTS works fine...made a lot of those already ;)

Transcoding the DTS audio, takes alot of time, and not necessary for me, so that's my point.

and if mkv2vob also created Blu-ray output (tsmuxer has the option), that would be totally awesome.

[burnsdg]

NB my output settings so far are: file splitting none (video source is only 1,1Go) / video transcoding automatic / boost AAC and DTS is checked / transcoding x264 slow / output file mpeg (should i use VOB or something else for a better result ?)
Those are just fine. Output file mpeg vs vob won't give any necessarily "better result", just changes what output container file format in which the result is stored. The transcoding is really the only thing in this app that affects "better result", and since those particular source files should already be in main@4.1 h264 they shouldn't need any video transcoding at all. Since PS3 should recognize and play this resulting file regardless of which output container you select, your choice is really only important if you have some other playback device that prefers one container format or another.

Theoretically, if PS3 support mkv container, none of this transcoding would be required. Might have to do some profile/level changing (idiots putting stuff out a high@5.1, STUPID). But that's at least a couple PS3 firmware updates away yet (and maybe never!).

[burnsdg]

If its burned on a DVD as an AVCHD, DTS works fine...made a lot of those already ;)

Transcoding the DTS audio, takes alot of time, and not necessary for me, so that's my point.

and if mkv2vob also created Blu-ray output (tsmuxer has the option), that would be totally awesome.

Isn't it silly that PS3 supports something if it's on a disc but won't support it from other devices? Aargh, frustrating...

[Wakka]

Isn't it silly that PS3 supports something if it's on a disc but won't support it from other devices? Aargh, frustrating...

I totally understand the feeling.

I'm actually thinking about getting a blu-ray burner, so I could use 25Gb rewritables for playback...saves the "won't fit" hassle.

[JonLovejoy]

Well, anything under 9gb I just burn onto DL-DVD and files that are bigger than that I use TVersity to copy them to my upgraded (250gb) PS3 HDD - all in all it works a treat! :D

[carbonkid]

@ burnsdg

No the blockiness it's no present in the source, If you want I make some comparrisions screenshots. And it's no only one movie, it's all files. I only asked for a double pass encoding, because i don't mind spending the double time coverting the movie if the quality improves. After all we are changing from SD to HD because of the quality.

[Audioboxer]

3r1c what do you use to split output?

* Version 1.6.1(b)
- Option to split output file added.
- Option to cut source files added.
- Bug fixed: TS PTS/DTS timing filled wrong for some progressive H.264 streams, if frame data was ahead SPS/PPS data in source stream.

Tsmuxer seems to be able to do it now!

[rechengeni]

Hi,
i have a little problem. After the remux, i cant play the files on the pc. the original mkv files i can play without problems. but the remux files, i cant play. is ther a way to play the files on pc?
thanks

[scamit]

I am still having the same problem even with the new Medialink 1.3

What happens is when you play the 6gb vob file created by mkv2vob, it will play the video and at a certain point, it will just stop playing. When you go to info, the duration of the movie is way off. When I use the split feature of mkv2vob, and split the files, the movie plays fine. Both files show the video duration exactly what it should be.

When i use Twonky to stream the 6gb file, it streams fine with no problems. Even normal DVD vob files over 4gb have the same problem.

Any other Mac users with a solution.

Thanks


For those with Macs - Nullrivers Medialink has been upgraded to version 1.3 and it now streams .vbo files, as well as getting rid of the problem where a film would only play for a short while (although if you press the 'info' button when watching it still shows the duration as only being a few minutes...)

[s3e3]

This tool is designed to convert the mkv to a format which is playable on a PS3 not PC.

Hi,
i have a little problem. After the remux, i cant play the files on the pc. the original mkv files i can play without problems. but the remux files, i cant play. is ther a way to play the files on pc?
thanks

[rechengeni]

And i can't reconvert the file? to make they playable on the pc?

This tool is designed to convert the mkv to a format which is playable on a PS3 not PC.

[jediknight]

hi guys,

i can play high@LEVEL 5.1 1080p videos on my ps3. But not all some videos.

Examples ;

Eragon.2006.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-IMF
Blade.Runner.1982.Final.Cut.1080p.HDDVD.DTS.x264-SZ

i converted to .vob ( mpeg2 transcode ) and its worked on ps3.

These videos are LEVEL 5.1 but ps3 is playing !

Here is Eragon.2006.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-IMF MediaInfo :

enel #0
Complete name : D:\HD Filmler\Eragon (1080p)\Eragon.2006.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-IMF.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 7.95 GiB
PlayTime : 1s 43dk
Bit rate : 11 Mbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-06-27 09:42:27
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 21 2007 23:40:55
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Görüntü #0
Kodek : AVC
Kodek/Family : AVC
Kodek/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Kodek profili : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Oynatma Süresi : 1s 43dk
Bit oranı : 9036 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9506 Kbps
Genişlik : 1920 piksel
Yükseklik : 816 piksel
En-Boy oranı : 2.35
Kare hızı : 23.976 kare/s
Krom : 4:2:0
Karıştırma : Aşamalı
Başlık : Eragon (2006)
Yapım kütüphanesi : x264 - core 54 svn-635M
Kodlama ayarları : cabac=1 / ref=6 / deblock=1:-2:-2 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=9506 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Dil : İngilizce

Ses #0
Codec : DTS
PlayTime : 1s 43dk
Bit rate : 1536 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 kanal
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Resolution : 24 bit
Title : DTS 5.1 1536 Kb/s
Language : İngilizce

---------

But i cant play Resident.Evil.Extinction.2007.1080p.BluRay.x264-SZ this video. LEVEL 5.1

Here is MediaInfo :

Genel #0
Complete name : D:\HD Filmler\Resident Evil Extinction (1080p)\Resident.Evil.Extinction.2007.1080p.BluRay.x264-SZ.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 6.56 GiB
PlayTime : 1s 34dk
Bit rate : 9981 Kbps
Movie name : Resident.Evil.Extinction.2007.1080p.BluRay.x264-SZ
Encoded date : UTC 2007-12-24 18:26:03
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 21 2007 23:40:55
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Görüntü #0
Kodek : AVC
Kodek/Family : AVC
Kodek/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Kodek profili : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Oynatma Süresi : 1s 34dk
Bit oranı : 8937 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9347 Kbps
Genişlik : 1920 piksel
Yükseklik : 800 piksel
En-Boy oranı : 2.400
Kare hızı : 23.976 kare/s
Krom : 4:2:0
Karıştırma : Aşamalı
Yapım kütüphanesi : x264 - core 57 svn-709C
Kodlama ayarları : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-3:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / fpel_cmp=sad / subme=7 / me-prepass=0 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=3 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=9347 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Dil : İngilizce

Ses #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1s 34dk
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 kanal
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Language : İngilizce


I CANT UNDERSTAND PLAYSTATION 3 WORKS :s

Some 5.1 Level Videos are playable others 5.1 level videos are not playable ( getting corrupted data error on ps3 )

Can someone explain this ?

Thanks,

[henlin]

This happened once to me with a MKV of 12G is size and trying a x264 encode. I'm trying again with a MPEG2 encode instead. Did you choose x264 ?

EDIT: MPEG2 transcode completed but the PS3 reports data corrupted. The file is only 9GB, I'll have to take a closer look to see what the problem is, probably something to do with the source.

I have tried a file with both MPEG2 and x264, same result both times and I have also renamed the file so there are no other characters apart from letters and spaces (and the full stop for the extension). Still the same result.

Having looked at the destination directory, it looks as though the .m2ts file that is created during the "muxing" stage is 0.01MB less than the final file. I don't know if this helps at all.

[ajamils]

Lately I'm having a lot of problems. Some files convert fine while other go through the whole process and at the end "Tsmuxer.exe has generated an error" pops up and conversion fails. I'v tried downloading Tsmuxer again and replacing the .exe file but I still get the same error.

[jediknight]

hi guys,

i can play high@LEVEL 5.1 1080p videos on my ps3. But not all some videos.

Examples ;

Eragon.2006.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-IMF
Blade.Runner.1982.Final.Cut.1080p.HDDVD.DTS.x264-SZ

i converted to .vob ( mpeg2 transcode ) and its worked on ps3.

These videos are LEVEL 5.1 but ps3 is playing !

Here is Eragon.2006.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-IMF MediaInfo :

enel #0
Complete name : D:\HD Filmler\Eragon (1080p)\Eragon.2006.1080p.BluRay.DTS.x264-IMF.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 7.95 GiB
PlayTime : 1s 43dk
Bit rate : 11 Mbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-06-27 09:42:27
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 21 2007 23:40:55
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Görüntü #0
Kodek : AVC
Kodek/Family : AVC
Kodek/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Kodek profili : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Oynatma Süresi : 1s 43dk
Bit oranı : 9036 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9506 Kbps
Genişlik : 1920 piksel
Yükseklik : 816 piksel
En-Boy oranı : 2.35
Kare hızı : 23.976 kare/s
Krom : 4:2:0
Karıştırma : Aşamalı
Başlık : Eragon (2006)
Yapım kütüphanesi : x264 - core 54 svn-635M
Kodlama ayarları : cabac=1 / ref=6 / deblock=1:-2:-2 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=9506 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Dil : İngilizce

Ses #0
Codec : DTS
PlayTime : 1s 43dk
Bit rate : 1536 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 kanal
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Resolution : 24 bit
Title : DTS 5.1 1536 Kb/s
Language : İngilizce

---------

But i cant play Resident.Evil.Extinction.2007.1080p.BluRay.x264-SZ this video. LEVEL 5.1

Here is MediaInfo :

Genel #0
Complete name : D:\HD Filmler\Resident Evil Extinction (1080p)\Resident.Evil.Extinction.2007.1080p.BluRay.x264-SZ.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 6.56 GiB
PlayTime : 1s 34dk
Bit rate : 9981 Kbps
Movie name : Resident.Evil.Extinction.2007.1080p.BluRay.x264-SZ
Encoded date : UTC 2007-12-24 18:26:03
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 21 2007 23:40:55
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Görüntü #0
Kodek : AVC
Kodek/Family : AVC
Kodek/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Kodek profili : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Oynatma Süresi : 1s 34dk
Bit oranı : 8937 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9347 Kbps
Genişlik : 1920 piksel
Yükseklik : 800 piksel
En-Boy oranı : 2.400
Kare hızı : 23.976 kare/s
Krom : 4:2:0
Karıştırma : Aşamalı
Yapım kütüphanesi : x264 - core 57 svn-709C
Kodlama ayarları : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-3:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / fpel_cmp=sad / subme=7 / me-prepass=0 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=3 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=9347 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Dil : İngilizce

Ses #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1s 34dk
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 kanal
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Language : İngilizce


I CANT UNDERSTAND PLAYSTATION 3 WORKS :s

Some 5.1 Level Videos are playable others 5.1 level videos are not playable ( getting corrupted data error on ps3 )

Can someone explain this ?

Thanks,


Still waiting some answers :S :thanks:

[SeeMoreDigital]

The maximum AVC profile level stated in the official Blu-ray (and HD-DVD) specification is "High@Level 4.1".

I have found however, that placing "High@Level 4.2, 5.0 and 5.1" streams within the .AVI container, can render them playable in hardware devices... But not when muxed within the .MP4, .TS and .M2TS containers and played using the same hardware device.

[progoth]

I'm getting a Muxing Failed on a couple of files that I've just tried running through mkv2vob - no bizarre characters in the name. Settings are Auto transcode, transcode to x264, automatic transcoding, no file splitting. Plenty of free space on the drive its outputting to.

Not sure the best way to debug the problem without a bit more verbosity in the errors.

Yeah, I get that on random MKVs. Very frustrating. I actually have been having a lot of problems due to transcoding between samba shares / usb drives / hard drives. I have a setup now that seems to work most of the time, encoding to and from a usb drive with c:\ being the temp directory. However, I run into some MKVs that give "muxing error" every time I try them. There doesn't seem to be any logging anywhere to track this down...

[west]

Please excuse this if it sounds a little newbish... this is what i have done... m2ts---->>tsmuxer--->>.h264 file and dts audio stream---->mkvmerge---newmkv.mkv how ever when i put this into mkv2vob (great program i must say) it causes my pc to restart.. lately its been doing it when doing dts to ac3 but originally it shut down when transcoding the vid (which it looked like it was going to take days) i am going to try using a slightly older version of mkv2vob but any suggestions would help...thanks

[3r1c]

jediknight, some encoders specify the wrong level in the header.

Even though it says "High@L5.1" it still may be L4.1.

mkv2vob detects the real level of the video, its its ok it will correct the header and produde a playable file without transcoding.

[Quatre]

If its burned on a DVD as an AVCHD, DTS works fine...made a lot of those already ;)

Transcoding the DTS audio, takes alot of time, and not necessary for me, so that's my point.

and if mkv2vob also created Blu-ray output (tsmuxer has the option), that would be totally awesome.

i've seen some stuff released as a .iso image to burn on a dvd4 or 9 as an avchd disc. thats great they play on the ps3 and with ps3, but one thing about the releases i came across was that they were a .iso that couldn't be opened with anything.

so for ppl that just wanted to get the main video file out you couldn't and were forced to burn.

it should be an option to create an avchd disc or not. What prog will make an avchd disc? i know it has to have the bdmv folder then stream with teh main video file in that.

regularly i wouldn;t want to burn to dvd9 but if a file has dts and otherwise just needs a quick remux of the l4.1 h.264 mkv video then yeah i might consider authoring an avchd disc with the dts, just to save the time of recoding the dts to ac3 and to enjoy the superior dts.

so yeah maybe 3rlc can add the option to just make the video compatible and not recode the dts to ac3 so you could then author an avchd or better yet have the option of choosing avchd dvd9 in mkv2vob which would create the avchd disc file stucture and then seeing you chose avchd disc as your output option would then know it can leave the dts intact, but still give the option to recode it i guess for ppl whose receiver doesn't do dts or something.

anyway i got a popcorn hour which play x264 mkv natively but actually files with dts cause it to studder. the solution is just to quickly mux it to .ts using tsMuxeR and then it plays fine with DTS.

had to do this with the Vexille 1080p x264 but then it had no subs so i had to use mkvextract to extract the .ass subs and then subtitle workshop to instantly convert them to .srt subs.

I also used mkv2vob on the file and chose x264 as the output option for the transcoding (which it had to do just to hardcode the subs as otherwise the l4.1 video didnt' need transcoding) but it ultimately made a file that didn't work on the ps3.

of course now the wmvhd of it came out which i could play easily and instantly on my ps3 and popcorn hour also plays wmvhd even from an hfs+ ext. hdd like 360. but pch also can read fat32 (360 and ps3 also can) and the coveted ntfs that neither console can do

i'm still getting more used to the pch and just put a 750gb hdd in it which should make it better but to be honest i kind of like video playback best on the ps3, then 360 and pch last of my 3 devices.

[Quatre]

Still waiting some answers :S :thanks:

dude, of course the files work after transcoding, thats the whole point. when its a file that is l5.1 or incompatible to play on ps3 for other reasons, transcoding it will make it work on ps3.

or do you mean you are selecting never transcode and its working even though the nfo says l5.1? it could be incorrect info as someone told you.

even the popcorn hour wont really play l5.1 encodes. apparently they aren't supposed to be done this way and is not neccesary and no improvement from it only incompatability with most devices. its more scene standard now to do all l4.1. i guess in the beginning ppl didin't know and supposedly many progs defaulted to l5.1 for soem reason.

i really dont get what your asking but your asking why some supposed l5.1 x264 seem to play and others dont, but yet you said it transcoded and so of course it plays on ps3. just choose auto and it will make it playable on ps3 and stop worrying about, posting info of 10 files at once and asking why one works without transcoding and others dont when it seems to be you said it transcoded and then were surprised it worked. its supposed to work.

[Pyth0n]

Great APP!!!

Now the PS3 has support for subtitiles inside AVI file using.

You can use sub2divx to insert the SRT inside the AVI file.
http://userxp.tripod.com/sub2divx.htm


Also when I playback a VOB file it displays the button to select the subtitle under the triangle menu.
Does anybody know where to fina a VOB that have a subtitle track inside?

What about a M2TS with the subtitle inside it?

Things are getting sharper for the PS3.

[Pyth0n]

I tried with a vob that under VLC had 7 subtitle tracks.
Under PS3 when I select subtitle it says no subtitle option available.

I guess that the sub support is only for the AVI container.
Will have to wait since the 2.20 firmware update was just released.

[Quatre]

i have an mkv with vorbis audio track. the audio wont even play on the popcorn hour. will mkv2bob conver the vorbis audio into someting the ps3 can play? and what about the .ssa subs, will it hardcode those. i guess it will hardcode any type of subs?

popcorn hour doesnt' play some subs either. i know .srt work will have to find out which subtitle formats it supports and convert into those but for this file have to convert the vorbis audio track into something else so i figure i'll just use mkv2vob on it.


edit:
nope mkv2vob says that Vorbis is an unsupported audio codec. so this file i have wont play on anthing then but pc.

Format : Matroska
File size : 349 MiB
PlayTime : 37mn 37s
Bit rate : 1298 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2005-01-04 04:06:56
Writing application : mkvmerge v1.0 ('Soul Food To Go') built on Nov 17 2004 15:06:35
Writing library : libebml v0.7.3 + libmatroska v0.7.4
Cover : Yes / Yes / Yes

Video #0
Codec : XviD
Codec/Family : MPEG-4V
Codec/Info : XviD project
Codec profile : Streaming Video Profile/Level 1
Codec settings, BVOP : Yes
Codec settings, QPel : No
Codec settings, GMC : 0
Codec settings, Matrix : Default
PlayTime : 37mn 35s
Width : 704 pixels
Height : 396 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Resolution : 8 bits
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

Audio #0
Codec : Vorbis
Codec/Family : Vorbis
Bit rate mode : VBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Language : English

Audio #1
Codec : Vorbis
Codec/Family : Vorbis
Bit rate mode : VBR
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz
Language : Japanese

Text #0
Codec : SSA
Codec/Info : Sub Station Alpha
Language : English






unless i conver the audio myself to something else and then remux the mkv again, i dunno. too much trouble.

[FOSI]

PS3 2.20 firmware update (now for download)

* BD-Live interactive Blu-ray compatibility (Blu-ray 2.0)
* The ability to copy PS3 Music and Photo playlists to a PSP system. We introduced the ability to create Music and Photo playlists on the PS3 in firmware update v2.0. Now you can easily export your playlists to your PSP.
* You can now play DivX and WMV format files that are over 2 GB. In addition, you can now display subtitles when viewing DivX files.
* Resume Play - begin playing a DVD or BD disc from the point where you previously stopped it, even if you eject the disc and insert a different movie or game.
* Use your PSP as a remote control to play back your music files on your PS3 without turning on your TV
* The Internet browser now displays some web pages faster. In addition [Save Target] has been added as an option under file. This option lets you save a file that is linked to a web page to your PS3 hard drive or storage media

[Ryu77]

jediknight, I was under the impression that any h264 encodes that use more than 4 reference frames were not be playable on the PS3/Blu-ray players... But according to your post they are...

Eragon has 6 reference frames and you say it plays!?

Resident Evil Extinction has 5 reference frames and you say it doesn't play.

I can't make sense of this.

Also as Quatre pointed out, if you are transcoding the files then of course they will play. They are no longer h264, they are now mpeg2. I was wondering this myself when you said...

i converted to .vob ( mpeg2 transcode ) and its worked on ps3.

Does that mean you enabled mpeg2 transcode?

If you did then mkv2vob is converting them to mpeg2 and that is the reason they are playing.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

@Quatre, that mkv you have with the vorbis track...

1) Demux the streams from the mkv file using MKVExtract GUI.
2) Re-encode the desired audio stream/s to ac3 or mp3 using BeSweet (use BeSweetGUI or BeLight if you don't like command line tools).
3) Re-mux the Xvid video and the new audio into an avi container (MeGUI ir VirtualDubMod can do this).
4) Wait for PS3 firmware v2.20 to be officially released for download.
5) Install new firmware.
6) Enjoy avi movie.

Hehe... I know steps 4,5 & 6 were cheeky! I was just having a little fun.

PS: Do you need the English subs? If you do... Hang tight... I hear PS3 v2.20 firmware also supports srt subs with DivX! :-D

[Ryu77]

Now the PS3 has support for subtitiles inside AVI file using.

You can use sub2divx to insert the SRT inside the AVI file.
http://userxp.tripod.com/sub2divx.htm

That application doesn't create an avi file. It creates a .divx file which is an extension of the avi format (DivX media format, ie: DivX Ultra).

I would prefer to use DivXMuxGUI which was created for the DivX media format. Link: http://labs.divx.com/DivXMuxGUI

Although, the application you posted (sub2divx) seems to have a few more options for subtitle manipulation and editing, DivXMuxGUI is more suited to simply mux a DivX avi and a srt subtitle into the .divx container format.

[Wakka]

i've seen some stuff released as a .iso image to burn on a dvd4 or 9 as an avchd disc. thats great they play on the ps3 and with ps3, but one thing about the releases i came across was that they were a .iso that couldn't be opened with anything.

so for ppl that just wanted to get the main video file out you couldn't and were forced to burn.

it should be an option to create an avchd disc or not. What prog will make an avchd disc? i know it has to have the bdmv folder then stream with teh main video file in that.

regularly i wouldn;t want to burn to dvd9 but if a file has dts and otherwise just needs a quick remux of the l4.1 h.264 mkv video then yeah i might consider authoring an avchd disc with the dts, just to save the time of recoding the dts to ac3 and to enjoy the superior dts.

so yeah maybe 3rlc can add the option to just make the video compatible and not recode the dts to ac3 so you could then author an avchd or better yet have the option of choosing avchd dvd9 in mkv2vob which would create the avchd disc file stucture and then seeing you chose avchd disc as your output option would then know it can leave the dts intact, but still give the option to recode it i guess for ppl whose receiver doesn't do dts or something.

anyway i got a popcorn hour which play x264 mkv natively but actually files with dts cause it to studder. the solution is just to quickly mux it to .ts using tsMuxeR and then it plays fine with DTS.

had to do this with the Vexille 1080p x264 but then it had no subs so i had to use mkvextract to extract the .ass subs and then subtitle workshop to instantly convert them to .srt subs.

I also used mkv2vob on the file and chose x264 as the output option for the transcoding (which it had to do just to hardcode the subs as otherwise the l4.1 video didnt' need transcoding) but it ultimately made a file that didn't work on the ps3.

of course now the wmvhd of it came out which i could play easily and instantly on my ps3 and popcorn hour also plays wmvhd even from an hfs+ ext. hdd like 360. but pch also can read fat32 (360 and ps3 also can) and the coveted ntfs that neither console can do

i'm still getting more used to the pch and just put a 750gb hdd in it which should make it better but to be honest i kind of like video playback best on the ps3, then 360 and pch last of my 3 devices.

For Vexille on the PS3, get this:
http://www.binsearch.net/?q=omni+vexille+avchd&max=250&adv_age=200&server=

It's a reencode I did of the 1080p version with styled subs.
Just as an example for AVCHD.

ISO files for AVCHD have an UDF 2.5 file structure, so your windows needs to be able to read that (Vista does by default).

[Quatre]

PS3 2.20 firmware update (now for download)

* BD-Live interactive Blu-ray compatibility (Blu-ray 2.0)
* The ability to copy PS3 Music and Photo playlists to a PSP system. We introduced the ability to create Music and Photo playlists on the PS3 in firmware update v2.0. Now you can easily export your playlists to your PSP.
* You can now play DivX and WMV format files that are over 2 GB. In addition, you can now display subtitles when viewing DivX files.
* Resume Play - begin playing a DVD or BD disc from the point where you previously stopped it, even if you eject the disc and insert a different movie or game.
* Use your PSP as a remote control to play back your music files on your PS3 without turning on your TV
* The Internet browser now displays some web pages faster. In addition [Save Target] has been added as an option under file. This option lets you save a file that is linked to a web page to your PS3 hard drive or storage media


what subtitle formats are supported? I have a .avi with .idx and .sub files. will that avi file with those subs work because i tried to convert them using subtitle workshop and it said it was a bad or incompatible subtitle file (or sometign to that effect)

man ps3 cranking out the fw updates. i'm always skeptical of sony that they may disable something or that they generall use fw updates to do that and add protections not add features, but i have to say the fact that they added ability to play divx and wmv larger then 2gb now (and i think before it was only limited when streaming or something) is a good sign that they realize video playback is important and want to add new video playback abilities etc. so that is a good sign for possible mkv support at some point.

[Quatre]

@Quatre, that mkv you have with the vorbis track...

1) Demux the streams from the mkv file using MKVExtract GUI.
2) Re-encode the desired audio stream/s to ac3 or mp3 using BeSweet (use BeSweetGUI or BeLight if you don't like command line tools).
3) Re-mux the Xvid video and the new audio into an avi container (MeGUI ir VirtualDubMod can do this).
4) Wait for PS3 firmware v2.20 to be officially released for download.
5) Install new firmware.
6) Enjoy avi movie.

Hehe... I know steps 4,5 & 6 were cheeky! I was just having a little fun.

PS: Do you need the English subs? If you do... Hang tight... I hear PS3 v2.20 firmware also supports srt subs with DivX! :-D

actually i was just trying to get the audio to work on the popcorn hour. it also doensn't support vorbis audio. ironically that files subs worked but no audio and then the avi i have audio works but the .idx and .sub files with that dont work and i'm unable to convert them into .srt using subtitle workshop.

now that 2.20 is out does it support .idx and .sub? or do the sub files have to be put into the .avi? ps3 doesn't support them as sep files?

[Quatre]

That application doesn't create an avi file. It creates a .divx file which is an extension of the avi format (DivX media format, ie: DivX Ultra).

I would prefer to use DivXMuxGUI which was created for the DivX media format. Link: http://labs.divx.com/DivXMuxGUI

Although, the application you posted (sub2divx) seems to have a few more options for subtitle manipulation and editing, DivXMuxGUI is more suited to simply mux a DivX avi and a srt subtitle into the .divx container format.

yeah that sub2divx prog didn't work for me so i'll try divxmuxgui on this avi with the .idx and .sub files.

edit:using divxmuggui, i just did standard mode. am i supposed to do join mode? i just added teh .avi file for the part where you add the file and for the audio. and it let me add the .idx for the subtitle file. so what does standard mode do? will it inject teh subtitle file into the .avi now so it will work with subs on the ps3?

it finished and just made a new with .mux.divx at the end instead of .avi. can i just rename it to .avi and it now has the subs inside it? it will work on ps3?

[Ryu77]

actually i was just trying to get the audio to work on the popcorn hour. it also doensn't support vorbis audio.

Which is why I listed the steps to make the "audio work". It's up to you if you follow my advice but the steps I outlined previously will make your audio work and the video will be left untouched (directly streamed into new container). The steps I mentioned will not only make it compatible with popcorn hour, but also enable the file to be directly played on the PS3 itself. If you don't want to use an avi container, that's fine but you will still need to re-encode the audio. Re-mux back into Matroska container if you wish after you re-encode the audio.

By the way steps 4,5 & 6 only matter if your DivX file is larger than 2GB. I just realised your file is 349MB so you don't need to wait for firmware v2.20 at all.

In regards to which subs the new firmware will support with DivX, I don't think anybody knows until the firmware is actually available for download.

As soon as I am able to download it, I will test it out and offer my help if you still need it.

Note: This thread is more related to mkv2vob, which is targeted at being a HD video solution for the PS3. The video file you posted is Standard Definition (704 x 396) and it contains Xvid so more conventional steps can be used, much like the steps I outlined. Also that resolution is very strange for Xvid. It is meant to be mod 16. That resolution isn't even mod 8... It seems to be mod 6. I have no idea why it was encoded that way. 720 x 400 would have been the right choice.

[Quatre]

Which is why I listed the steps to make the "audio work". It's up to you if you follow my advice but the steps I outlined previously will make your audio work and the video will be left untouched (directly streamed into new container).

In regards to which subs the new firmware will support with DivX, I don't think anybody knows until the firmware is actually available for download.

As soon as I am able to download it, I will test it out and offer my help if you still need it.

no yeah i understand and believe me, i'll take it working on the ps3 also. either or both. but yeah with the mkv, it just needs the vorbis audio converted to ac3 then i can use mkv2vob on the mkv or play it as is on the pch.

for this avi that worked but no subs on the pch i'm trying to figure out which mode in divxmuxgui to use to inject the .idx/.sub subs into the .avi but i dont think that will help it on the pch cus i turned subs on on that and no go so it must not support that tyep and i wasn't able to convert the subs to .srt. so i hae to hope that the ps3 supports these subs cus mkv2vob wont recode an avi to hardcode the subs. I just not sure what mode in divxmuxgui to use. standard mode or join mode or? both the mkv with vorbis audio and the avi with the .sub/.idx subs are Rurouni Kenshin stuff btw not that it matters but i figure you migth be an anime fan. I like it but not enough to go through too much trouble. i just used to liek Kenshin so i found a bunch of stuff but as i said one is mkv with vorbis, (so no sound on pch) and vorbis is unsupported on mkv2vob and ps3, the other an avi with .sub and .idx subs that dont show up on pch so i'm hoping i can insert them into the avi using divxmuxgui and then hope ps3 supports that type of sub cus i cant convert them,

and the rest of the kenshin stuff i got is like .ogm, some with .ssa subs. and no clue one what .ogm will play.

also btw, FOSI said a few posts up that 2.20 is available now for dl.

[burnsdg]

As soon as I am able to download it, I will test it out and offer my help if you still need it.
It's downloadable now (East Coast USA at least).

I'm curious, Sony seems very careful to say "Divx and WMV", they don't say AVI. At some point I would have to wonder if they will cut off supporting AVI container and only support DIVX (and WMV) container? Of course, if they would just support MKV container, this would all go away. Anything we've talked about here and any codec PS3 claims to be able to decode can exist within a MKV container, so come on SONY, get off your butt and support matroska!

[Ryu77]

Quatre, I edited my post. Please read it again... You will see that I clarified that my steps will enable playback on the PS3 directly.

In regards to your subs DivXMuxGUI only supports srt subs. You can convert them in Subtitle Workshop if you wish. My advice is to wait a little longer. I would say no more than a day. Soon we will be flooded with posts of how to use DivX subs with the new v2.20 firmware.

It's downloadable now (East Coast USA at least).

burnsdg, I live in Australia so as of this minute I am not able to download the new v2.20 firmware. Believe me, the minute I am able to, I will!

Anything we've talked about here and any codec PS3 claims to be able to decode can exist within a MKV container, so come on SONY, get off your butt and support matroska!

That's because Matroska supports all formats.

In regards to the PS3 supporting the Matroska container, as much as I would love that to happen I think that it is highly unlikely. First reason is that it's a completely open container format meaining that it can support any combination of media streams, so to claim support for it could quite easily be misconstrued. Second reason is because it is open source. That means there is no international standard that governs it and therefore can not be licensed correctly. I am sure that Sony would not want to touch anything that is open source, there are too many legal implications that could surround it.

[Quatre]

For Vexille on the PS3, get this:
http://www.binsearch.net/?q=omni+vexille+avchd&max=250&adv_age=200&server=

It's a reencode I did of the 1080p version with styled subs.
Just as an example for AVCHD.

ISO files for AVCHD have an UDF 2.5 file structure, so your windows needs to be able to read that (Vista does by default).

ah, eheheh that explains it. i knew you were that wakka. I already got the 1080p x264 working on the pch by muxing to .ts with tsMuxeR and using mkvextract to extract the .ass subtitle file and using subtitle workshop to convert it to .srt. works perfect on the pch.

then later the 1080p wmv came out so got that also for 360.

the problem with those avchd disc releases is yeah i couldn't get the video file out to play from hdd and I didn't want to burn. so your making it hard for ppl that dont want to burn it (though easy for those that do) when you could just release the video file with maybe instructions on how to author an avchd disc.

how do you make one anwyay? what prog, because i may want to do it for my .mts home video files from avchd camcorder.

so what can one use in xp to read the udf 2.5 file structure and extract the main .m2ts video file from teh stream folder? i could see the folders with iso buster but couldn't extract teh file. I guess i should not be lazy and just boot into vista. have to put it to use somehow lol.

[haydoot]

http://www.calcitapp.com/AVIAddXSub.zip

Only for divx codec (.avi)

[Quatre]

Quatre, I edited my post. Please read it again... You will see that I clarified that my steps will enable playback on the PS3 directly.

In regards to your subs DivXMuxGUI only supports srt subs. You can convert them in Subtitle Workshop if you wish. My advice is to wait a little longer. I would say no more than a day. Soon we will be flooded with posts of how to use DivX subs with the new v2.20 firmware.



sorry i've lost track of which subject we were talking about.
which steps for what will enable playback on ps3 directly?

divxmuxgui only support .srt? great. subtitle workshop wont convert these .sub and .idx sub files i hae for this 2 part .avi

so all these old kenshin movies i got wont work for for one reason or another. i guess the mkv with vorbis audio ic an get working once i recoded the audio to ac3

[Ryu77]

Quatre, are you serious? You don't know how to back track through the thread? Here is the post I am referring to...

@Quatre, that mkv you have with the vorbis track...

1) Demux the streams from the mkv file using MKVExtract GUI.
2) Re-encode the desired audio stream/s to ac3 or mp3 using BeSweet (use BeSweetGUI or BeLight if you don't like command line tools).
3) Re-mux the Xvid video and the new audio into an avi container (MeGUI ir VirtualDubMod can do this).
4) Wait for PS3 firmware v2.20 to be officially released for download.
5) Install new firmware.
6) Enjoy avi movie.

Hehe... I know steps 4,5 & 6 were cheeky! I was just having a little fun.

PS: Do you need the English subs? If you do... Hang tight... I hear PS3 v2.20 firmware also supports srt subs with DivX! :-D

[plantunes]

has anyone found a solution for the "corrupted data" problems found in some VOBs?
I've had that problem with ALL movies I've burned into DVD5, except for V for VENDETTA.
THE ISLAND, CARS and 300 all of them represented DVD blown away (more than 10 DVD ruined).
I convert the files usind x264, splitting into DVD5, with SRT and "always transcode" ON.
Can anyone help me with this? I don't know what else to do...and I pretty much aprecciate to be able to watch those movies!

[FOSI]

i was reading around some forums and i think the subs must be on a .divx container for ps3 to read them.

avi+srt = .xvid

i think it's the only way, with sub2divx.

[Quatre]

Quatre, are you serious? You don't know how to back track through the thread? Here is the post I am referring to...

heh yeah man sorry i got it . i saved the steps to do later. i just got mixed up talking about too many diff things.

[jediknight]

jediknight, some encoders specify the wrong level in the header.

Even though it says "High@L5.1" it still may be L4.1.

mkv2vob detects the real level of the video, its its ok it will correct the header and produde a playable file without transcoding.

how we can detect the real Video Level ?

im using media info.

Thanks 3r1c,

[jediknight]

has anyone found a solution for the "corrupted data" problems found in some VOBs?
I've had that problem with ALL movies I've burned into DVD5, except for V for VENDETTA.
THE ISLAND, CARS and 300 all of them represented DVD blown away (more than 10 DVD ruined).
I convert the files usind x264, splitting into DVD5, with SRT and "always transcode" ON.
Can anyone help me with this? I don't know what else to do...and I pretty much aprecciate to be able to watch those movies!

i have the same problems some videos mostly 1080p videos.

Can 3r1c do something about this problem :S ? need new version of mkv2vob :p

[naj]

Since the new ps3 version supports DivX bigger than 2GB and supports subtitles, the only way to embbed them is in just one .divx file. I wonder if 3r1c could please publish a new version without the automatic splitting option, so that we can use DivXMuxGUI or Sub2DivX or AviAddXSub to create the working output file.

Thanks 3r1c.

[3r1c]

New version later today.

[ajamils]

New version later today.

Great news !!! Can you please post the change log ?

[west]

mencoder keeps crashing when transcoding the h264 stream... n e ideas y? ive been able to convert the dts to ac3 but mencoder keeps crashing...

[3r1c]

V2.1.1 25/Mar/2008
Added option to increase subtitle size.
Added missing vorbis.dll and ogg.dll (for avi splitting).
Removed automatic xvid 2GB splitting as no longer needed with new ps3 firmware.
Updated tsmuxer to 1.6.3(b)
Splitting now uses tsmuxer's new split function for added speed.

[ajamils]

V2.1.1 25/Mar/2008
Added option to increase subtitle size.
Added missing vorbis.dll and ogg.dll (for avi splitting).
Removed automatic xvid 2GB splitting as no longer needed with new ps3 firmware.
Updated tsmuxer to 1.6.3(b)
Splitting now uses tsmuxer's new split function for added speed.

Thank you sir. Will try it out when I get home in the evening.

[lazarusbf]

thanks for this latest version
what default subs size have you set ? 2 or 3 or 4 ?

[freitax]

V2.1.1 25/Mar/2008
Added option to increase subtitle size.
Added missing vorbis.dll and ogg.dll (for avi splitting).
Removed automatic xvid 2GB splitting as no longer needed with new ps3 firmware.
Updated tsmuxer to 1.6.3(b)
Splitting now uses tsmuxer's new split function for added speed.

man, what about optional subtitles? :D even in vob containers ps3 shows a subtitle icon, doesn't that mean that you can play subtitles with vob?

[Glorioso]

Have anyone discovered how to use the subtitles in PS3?

[Glorioso]

Have anyone discovered how to use the subtitles in PS3?

I've used AVIAddSubs with a XViD file and worked, thw PS3 showed the subs, but when i loaded a AVI file made by MKV2VOB without transcoding the AVIAddSubs gave me this error:


"file.avi" is not an AVI file (NO AVI MARK)

The resulting AVI file is from MKV2VOB is not a Valid avi file?

[3r1c]

The result from mkv2vob will only be avi if you transcode.
The "file extension" setting in mkv2vob does not effect the contents or actual format of the file, it just sets the extension.

The default subtitle size is 2. checking the box will increase it to 3 like it was in mkv2vob 2.0.x

[Glorioso]

The result from mkv2vob will only be avi if you transcode.
The "file extension" setting in mkv2vob does not effect the contents or actual format of the file, it just sets the extension.


Is it possible to have a .Divx file with subs and the 264 codec... ?

[hexperience]

Is it possible to have a .Divx file with subs and the 264 codec... ?

Nope:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_container_formats

[hexperience]

man, what about optional subtitles? :D even in vob containers ps3 shows a subtitle icon, doesn't that mean that you can play subtitles with vob?

When not transcoding mvk2vob is using tsMuxer to create a M2TS container file. The file extension is irrelevant because the PS3 looks at the header.

I'm guessing M2TS sub titles are more difficult to impliment than standard VOBSUB...

From the tsMuxeR thread:
Supported subtitles:
- M2TS Presentation graphic stream

[Quatre]

V2.1.1 25/Mar/2008
Added missing vorbis.dll and ogg.dll (for avi splitting).



i thought maybe that meant that mkv2vob could convert vorbis audio into something the ps3 can play.

its just an old anime but i have a bunch of Rurouni Kenshin files that all dont work on any of the devices i have for one reason or another (ps3, 360 and popcorn hour)

the mkv play on the pch but with no sound cus it also doenst' support vorbis, so it looks like i just have to convert the vorbis into ac3 which someone here nicely listed the steps to do so.

mkv2vob as i said can't work with teh vorbis audio in the mkv.

then I have an avi with .sub and .idx subs that dont show on any of the devices either. I tried a couple programs most recently AVIAddXSub to insert the subs into the avi (i guess is what it does) and still no subs showed on the pch so i doubt they will on the ps3.

Then the other 2 Kenshin OAV (original animation video, i think) and movie i have are .ogm and those dont work on the pch and no clue how to convert them to anything the ps3 or my othe 2 devices can play.

luckily i dont care about it too much cus its an older anime but shame that all 4 things of it have dont work for one reason or another.

i prob have best chance converting the vorbis audio to ac3 then it will play on the pch and mkv2vob can transcode it hardcoding the subs. and slight chance of getting the .sub/.idx subs working with the .avi on one or more of the devices.

[Quatre]

When not transcoding mvk2vob is using tsMuxer to create a M2TS container file. The file extension is irrelevant because the PS3 looks at the header.

I'm guessing M2TS sub titles are more difficult to impliment than standard VOBSUB...

From the tsMuxeR thread:
Supported subtitles:
- M2TS Presentation graphic stream

i think the author os tsMuxeR is adding .srt subtitle support ("I'll plan to add .srt support during next week.") so maybe that will help mkv2vob. i still think it should be called mkv2avc :p

funny that i got a popcorn hour to play native x264 mkv (especially 1080p and hoping it didnt have to be l4.1) and with dts that ps3 can't do but yet it really can't as it can't do higher then l4.1 jsut like ps3 (and most devices to be fair except pc) and dts causes stutter problems.

even funnier is that the solution is to mux the mkv to .ts using tsMuxeR which is what mkv2vob uses. and nice thing is you dont have to transcode to hardcode subs but you do have to extract them from the orig mkv, convert them to .srt if neccesary and then place them with the .ts. Due to that maybe for mkv that need english subs i will just mux to .ts and play on the pch so i dont have to transcode for ps3. in fact though i still am getting used to the pch and prefer the ps3, my pch has a 750gb (largest ide you can get and that is what pch uses) while my ps3 has only 320gb (largest 2.5" sata) and filled with avchd vid cam footage, so i really need to use the pch more. do all subbed mkv on the pch is a start to making use of that device and the hdd and leave room on my ps3 for mkv that can be quickly remuxed and dont need subs.

so what is the easiest way to kill mkv2vob as soon as you see it transcoding and want to abort? or i guess i could justpick never transcode but then may waste time making and testing a file that doesnt' work. I was a little disappoitned recently when using mkv2vob on the 1080p Vexile x264 and chose x264 transcode output to lose no quality (before i realized really the only benefit is smaller file size) and though it was l4.1 had ot transcode just for the subs. of cours later i realized i could just mux to .ts for pch (took 13 min) then add the subs back (mkvextract the .ass sub file then subtitle workshop to convert to .srt) plus then the 1080p wmvhd of it came out which plays instantly and perfectly on 360. btw does ps3 still not play the audio of most wmvhd?

also, wht is the difference between exactly .ts and .mts/.m2ts (avc) anyway? and ps3 doesn't play .ts? it used to i think.

[naj]

3r1c: Many thanks for this new version, DivX is working great now, but I've noticed one thing though... In the end of transcoding the file, the status still says Transcoding Video, it creates a completelly working and valid file, but mkv2vob display a Error 57 window saying "file not found". In this window we're only allowed to press Ok and then mkv2vob shuts down.

As I said, the output file is completelly build and working great ;) Thanks.

[Glorioso]

In the end of transcoding the file, the status still says Transcoding Video, it creates a completelly working and valid file, but mkv2vob display a Error 57 window saying "file not found". In this window we're only allowed to press Ok and then mkv2vob shuts down.

As I said, the output file is completelly build and working great ;) Thanks.

Same problem here.

[yigal33]

two things :
one when i try to put hebrew subtitle with convert the file its doing jibrish

two i have the show bluray of celine dion and it cant to finish the convertion its say that it have more space in the hard drive despite i have space 30 giga.

these are the data of bluray:


RUNTIME........: 1:33:07
SIZE..............: 4.37GB (DVD5)
VIDEO CODEC..: x264, 2PASS, HIGH@L4.1
FRAMERATE....: 29.970
BITRATE.........: Variable ~ 5208 Kbps
RESOLUTION...: 1280X720
AUDIO...........: DTS 5.1 @ 1536 Kbps
SUBTITLES......: N/A
CHAPTERS......: Yes
SOURCE.........: A New Day Live in Las Vegas 2007 Blu-ray 1080p VC-1 TrueHD5.1-CtrlHD
IMDB RATING...: N/A
IMDB LINK.......: N/A

[jediknight]

thanks for the new version 3r1c,

but you need a add Multi-Thread (Dual Core & Quad Core Support) function at the next version.

Then transcode will be quickly right ?

[ajamils]

3r1c,
Thanks for the latest version. I tried converting Transformers again (the file that I was having problem with previously) and this time it worked. Even though on the PC the audio was out of sync, it worked fine on ps3 (I transfered 1 of 5 files).

On the negative side, just when I thought my problems were over I came across one :(. Then converting Ice Age 1080p, mkv2vob decided to transcode it and everything went fine up to the "transcoding" point where it give some type of "missing dll file" error and shut down. :(

Are there any logs that can tell what exactly went wrong ?

[johnmerrick]

i have just put Enchanted 1080p through MKV2VOB on auto transcode and it said 'no'!! not needed.

is this common? i thought all 1080p files needed transcoding. what are the chances of it working on my PS3? can't try it till tonight.

[Ryu77]

i have just put Enchanted 1080p through MKV2VOB on auto transcode and it said 'no'!! not needed.

is this common? i thought all 1080p files needed transcoding. what are the chances of it working on my PS3? can't try it till tonight.

No, not all 1080p files need transcoding. If they are already compliant with the PS3/Blu-ray format then they will be directly streamed into the new container.

Let's hope that more downloadable content is done with respect to what the PS3/Blu-ray format is compliant with, then we wont have to re-encode at all. :-D

I have found that all the 720p encodes that I have downloaded have been encoded within the acceptable profile boundaries for the PS3 and can be simply re-muxed. However, as we've just discussed most 1080p encodes found on the net aren't so PS3 friendly. I really hope this changes...

[naj]

In the end of transcoding the file, the status still says Transcoding Video, it creates a completelly working and valid file

After all, it didn't succefully created the file as I thought... I was watching the video file before, but didn't turn on the speakers (it was early in the morning...), but the error must have got something to do with muxing audio, since it has no audio track. Both playing on PC and on PS3 it has no audio track, also when I tried to mux subtitles, AVIAddXSub complained about the audio or video not being found (obviously audio) and couldn't mux it. The original mkv file had DTS audio, but to my knowledge mkv2vob successfully converted it do AC3 since it made 2 passes on it before transcoding video...

Also, to mention, the mkv file to start with, was just named "ghost.mkv", so I'm sure it has nothing to do with strange symbols in file name.

[buzzqw]

quick question:

i have a mkv (xvid+mp3+srt), i can demux (with mkvextract) all tracks and remux succesfully in .DIVX (since i want sub)

your mkv2vob is able to do this ? (ironic question: i have tried but failed) or is in to do list ?

thanks!

BHH

[Quatre]

i have just put Enchanted 1080p through MKV2VOB on auto transcode and it said 'no'!! not needed.

is this common? i thought all 1080p files needed transcoding. what are the chances of it working on my PS3? can't try it till tonight.

that was just before that most 1080p x264 needed to be transcoded mostly do to higher then l4.1 h.264 video level (though sometimes other things can cause it to need to be transcoded)

native hddvd and bluray are l4.1 though and its new scene standard to do l4.1. reason they weren't before was due to diff reasons mainly encoders not knowing, progs defaulting to something other then l4.1, or encoders thinking it improved the quality even though it didnt'.

all new 1080p x264 rels (not repost of old) will mostly be l4.1 and will not need to be transcoded. this is great news for ps3 and mkv2vob and actually for compatability with other devices like popcorn hour that need the x264 to be l4.1 and a reasonable # of ref frames. in fact i dont know any device besides pc that can play higher then l4.1 encodes properly. i guess they were making those rels for pc (htpc included i guess) but now its new standard to do l4.1 and should increase compatability with all/more devices including ps3.

so dont act so surprised, be happy it didnt need to transcode and it should work/play on ps3.

[naj]

Ok, so this is the error in question:

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2663/mkv2vobtm2.gif

One thing though, though first time, in one computer, in which I have been upgrading mkv2vob automatically, along with the error, the output file had no audio track included.

This time, in another PC, with a fresh install of mkv2vob, I got the same error (the image above), but at least the output file had a 500+ MB of size, with the correct audio track, so... this time it worked flawless, beside the error.

Thanks.

[~bT~]

quick question:

i have a mkv (xvid+mp3+srt), i can demux (with mkvextract) all tracks and remux succesfully in .DIVX (since i want sub)

your mkv2vob is able to do this ? (ironic question: i have tried but failed) or is in to do list ?

thanks!

BHH
maybe the thread title will give you a hint of what this prog does :p

[henlin]

I'm still having the problem with the small files being produced at the end of the process.

Can anybody help?

[nunyabuizness]

couple questions:

1) whats the final verdict with the whole "doesnt have to be level 4.1 for avi's"
2) usually how big do the files get if they are transcoded with the xvid profile
3) whats the simplest way to include .sub or .srt into an avi using as little outside programs as possible?

[3r1c]

V2.1.2 26/Mar/2008
Added check if write access is allowed on temp and destination folder (would cause mkv parse error in previous versions).
Fixed "File not found" error.

[ajamils]

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2663/mkv2vobtm2.gif

Thanks.

I got the exact same error when I tried converting IceAge 1080p file but unlike you there was no file created...neither in the output folder nor in temp :(

[buzzqw]

i have posted the question since firmware 2.20 allow .DIVX mux...

thanks anyway!

BHH

[~bT~]

^ i don't see an option in the prog which allows you to specify .divx extension :confused:

[buzzqw]

yep... it's a feature request! :)

BHH

[Q8Love]

what about arabic sub ? its fix it with new ver.?

[ajamils]

V2.1.2 26/Mar/2008
Added check if write access is allowed on temp and destination folder (would cause mkv parse error in previous versions).
Fixed "File not found" error.

Hey mate,

I don't know what you changed but it seems like everything is working now.......but before I get all excited I'll wait for the four 1080p movies to finish conversion and then I'll report back to you in the evening.

:thanks: for all the efforts and hard work. If everything works well........... loookout for some paypal coming your way ;)

[Glorioso]

About the subtitles in PS3 i have a "method", i pass the file in MKV2VOB, Xvid encoding and avi container. After that i use AviAddSub to make a .divx file with subs, you only have to set the subtitle position to lower them.

[ajamils]

About the subtitles in PS3 i have a "method", i pass the file in MKV2VOB, Xvid encoding and avi container. After that i use AviAddSub to make a .divx file with subs, you only have to set the subtitle position to lower them.

The finished files work fine in Ps3 (with subtitles ) ?

[luthan]

I have been looking for a guide that shows the step by step instructions on how to convert mkv to ps3 playable format without using any automated tools. I am talking about videos that are required to be transcoded.

Is there such a tutorial out there? I can't seem to find something that specific.

Reason for this search is: I want to test out a server that has dual quad core processors, but it seems like the automated tools such as mkv2vob do not take advantage of quad core processors, while ffmpeg does give you an option for the number of threads to use. I figured if i got the step by step instructions that include the ffmpeg part, I could simply add an option for 8 threads in the command.

Sorry if this is unclear.

[haydoot]

The finished files work fine in Ps3 (with subtitles ) ?

with mkv files not possible...i try

[Stathis]

Hi! Is there a way to create a divx container with subtitles without encoding?

[Glorioso]

The finished files work fine in Ps3 (with subtitles ) ?
Yes, it workes!!!

Hi! Is there a way to create a divx container with subtitles without encoding?

I think you cant add a 264 stream to a divx container...

[Ryu77]

Hi! Is there a way to create a divx container with subtitles without encoding?

As long as the video is mpeg4 sp/asp (DivX, Xvid etc.), then there is no need to encode.

By the way, I think Glorioso meant AVIAddXSub. I just used this application myself and it works fine. I now have a 720p DivX media file with switchable subtitles. AVIAddXSub is probably better than DivXMuxGUI as it allows you to enter custom resolutions (great for HD material).

[Quatre]

About the subtitles in PS3 i have a "method", i pass the file in MKV2VOB, Xvid encoding and avi container. After that i use AviAddSub to make a .divx file with subs, you only have to set the subtitle position to lower them.

what about if i have a .avi with .sub/.idx subs? i used AviAddSub to embed the sub file(s) but they dont show up on the popcorn hour or the ps3. its a jap anime so unwatchable without english subs.

[ajamils]

@ 3r1c

hey mate,
I gotta question for you. Is there any difference between the different extensions ? Do I lose or gain anything by selection one over another ?

Also, what' the difference between transcoding with MPEG-2, Xvid and x264 (except for speed) ? Is there a big quality difference ?

[Ryu77]

@ 3r1c

hey mate,
I gotta question for you. Is there any difference between the different extensions ? Do I lose or gain anything by selection one over another ?

Also, what' the difference between transcoding with MPEG-2, Xvid and x264 (except for speed) ? Is there a big quality difference ?

ajamils, you really do need to learn to use google. I don't mean any malice at all but your questions show that you are not doing any of your own research. You are constantly asking the developers questions that could be best served being asked more objective questions relating to improving this great software they have created.

Just some tips for you... :)

1) Search the Doom9 forums.
2) Use Google.
3) Use Wikipedia.

Then, if you truly can not find answers using the above 3 resources (which is highly unlikely), only then should you ask questions.

[xanavi]

Hey 3r1c, thanks for all your hard work on this app. I've got a question about overscan though. When I enable it it doesn't seem to do anything to my subs. The subs are still in the same place. Is there a problem with compatibility between the overscan and different subtitle types or what?

[ajamils]

ajamils, you really do need to learn to use google. I don't mean any malice at all but your questions show that you are not doing any of your own research. You are constantly asking the developers questions that could be best served being asked more objective questions relating to improving this great software they have created.

Just some tips for you... :)

1) Search the Doom9 forums.
2) Use Google.
3) Use Wikipedia.

Then, if you truly can not find answers using the above 3 resources (which is highly unlikely), only then should you ask questions.

Thanks for the advice. I think i found the answer. :)

[azyd]

has any one had any success in adding selectable sutitles to the video stream?

[3r1c]

If subtitles do not work properly you need to remake the mkv with mkvmerge and add the srt into the new mkv and most importantly, set the correct character encoding.

Sorry but the srt format is very inefficient, it does not store the character encoding which is needed for proper playback, so mkv2vob has to guess, and it takes me too long to work out how to detect the correct encodings, each language can be different.

Currently it only works with latin, chineese, arabic characters.
Chineese may be broken, there is only one ISO standard language code, but simplified and traditional have different character sets. :confused:

In short, proper subtitle encoding is VERY difficult, which is probably why they are stored as images on dvd.

[Glorioso]

has any one had any success in adding selectable sutitles to the video stream?
Yes, but with the .divx container.


3r1c, are you thinking of making a .divx with subtitles output?

[Ryu77]

Yes, but with the .divx container.


3r1c, are you thinking of making a .divx with subtitles output?

Why? When you can just use that application you suggested (AVIAddXSub). Using that application is a simple enough process to create a DivX media format file with switchable subtitles.

[mabraham]

If subtitles do not work properly you need to remake the mkv with mkvmerge and add the srt into the new mkv and most importantly, set the correct character encoding.

Sorry but the srt format is very inefficient, it does not store the character encoding which is needed for proper playback, so mkv2vob has to guess, and it takes me too long to work out how to detect the correct encodings, each language can be different.

Currently it only works with latin, chineese, arabic characters.
Chineese may be broken, there is only one ISO standard language code, but simplified and traditional have different character sets. :confused:

In short, proper subtitle encoding is VERY difficult, which is probably why they are stored as images on dvd.
Just a suggestion; make the encoding a configurable option. That way you don't have to guess and each user can figure out the best option for himself.

[yigal33]

the mkv software support dts audio ?

thank from advance

[~bT~]

^ yes it does.

[ajamils]

the mkv software support dts audio ?

thank from advance

it converts it into DD 5.1.

[Orusaka]

Thank you for this awesome program. I'm sorry for the slight off-topicness of my question, but would anyone know I could theoretically play 1080p content on my ps3 if I installed linux on in? I'm really loving the program for my 720p content, but I really want to watch 1080p content on it, and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this.

[ajamils]

Thank you for this awesome program. I'm sorry for the slight off-topicness of my question, but would anyone know I could theoretically play 1080p content on my ps3 if I installed linux on in? I'm really loving the program for my 720p content, but I really want to watch 1080p content on it, and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this.

You do not need to install Linux to play 1080p content on your Ps3. I've been playing 1080p movies (converted with this software) on my Ps3 and they all work like a charm. The only thing that I miss is the "Uncompressed audio" of the blu-rays....oh well, you gain some, u lose some :)

[Orusaka]

You do not need to install Linux to play 1080p content on your Ps3. I've been playing 1080p movies (converted with this software) on my Ps3 and they all work like a charm. The only thing that I miss is the "Uncompressed audio" of the blu-rays....oh well, you gain some, u lose some :)

Sure, but that involves transcoding the file and losing quality, and I was thinking with linux I might be able to avoid this. I'm not sure, though, hence the question.

[ajamils]

Sure, but that involves transcoding the file and losing quality, and I was thinking with linux I might be able to avoid this. I'm not sure, though, hence the question.

Not all 1080p videos need to be transcoded. I converted a couple that ran through mkv2vob without transcoding and they work fine in Ps3.

[Orusaka]

Not all 1080p videos need to be transcoded. I converted a couple that ran through mkv2vob without transcoding and they work fine in Ps3.

I must've been unlucky then. Every single file I've tried needed transcoding. Unfortunately, my reasearch seems to conclude that linux has problems playing 1080p mkvs, so I guess I'll just have to wait for the problem to fixed one way or another.

[plantunes]

Hi...
I've converted yesterday the movie CARS using the newer version of MKV2VOB...i'm hoping that this new version can bring to an end the "corrupted data" errors i've been receiving from the PS3...
However something new happened! Before the newer version...I always got 2 VOBs, due to the fact that I ask to split into DVD5 pieces. But with this new version, and not changing any of the options...I only got 1 VOB with aprox. 4,2 Gb! Why do you think this has happened?
Options used:
ALWAYS TRANSCODE
DVD 5 SPLIT
VOB OUTPUT FILE EXTENSION
x264 CODEC
BOOST AAC and DTS
ALWAYS ENCODE SUBTITLES
LOAD FROM SRT

Any thoughts?

[3r1c]

Linux doesnt doesnt have access to the GPU, so the movie will have to be rendered with the CPU which wont be as good quality.

plantunes: 4.2gb will fit on a dvdr.

[plantunes]

plantunes: 4.2gb will fit on a dvdr.


You didn't understand my question. Prior to this newer version of your magnificent program...after conversion I always got 2 VOBs...One with 4,4 Gb and one with a little more than 1 Gb...
Now the conversion made only 1VOB with 4,2 in the total! Why the shrink?

[befcasr]

Can somebody please give me some advice on which are the best settings to use? I mainly mux 720p movies into .vob output file extensions, but I don't really know if this is the setting that produces the best quality. What are the benefits of the different output extensions? I want to use the settings that prevent any loss of quality. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

[Glorioso]

I've encoded a file to xvid/avi and audio, originaly DTS is missing in action, anyone has this problem?

[Horo]

Hi...
I've converted yesterday the movie CARS using the newer version of MKV2VOB...i'm hoping that this new version can bring to an end the "corrupted data" errors i've been receiving from the PS3...
However something new happened! Before the newer version...I always got 2 VOBs, due to the fact that I ask to split into DVD5 pieces. But with this new version, and not changing any of the options...I only got 1 VOB with aprox. 4,2 Gb! Why do you think this has happened?
Options used:
ALWAYS TRANSCODE
DVD 5 SPLIT
VOB OUTPUT FILE EXTENSION
x264 CODEC
BOOST AAC and DTS
ALWAYS ENCODE SUBTITLES
LOAD FROM SRT

Any thoughts?

because the file fits on a dvdr so it doesn't split into 2 vob files, hence the split option is dvd5

[jediknight]

Thanks for the advice. I think i found the answer. :)

hi ajamils,

can you share answer please : )

[Shayx]

hey there, have a little problem.
i transcoded some dexter episodes (each about 45-50 minutes) but the files came out only 29 minutes each :\

the cofig is like this:
audio:english
transcoding: automatic
preffered subtitles: hebrew
file splitting: 25GB Bluray (i choose this so there will be no splitting)
output file: VOB
transcoding codec: Xvid

so what is wrong?!?! i did some movies like this and some other episoded and it was ok, but now this...

and 3r1c, about subtitles charset, i hope you can add hebrew subtitles support, the charsets is ISO-8598-8 and Windows 1255

[FOSI]

hi, i have a problem with 720p bluray x264. mkv2vob only converts 11 min out of 1h25m. What can i do? The problem is the video or the audio AC3 6chn? Here is the info...


Format : Matroska
File size : 2.19 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 25mn
Bit rate : 3658 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-10-29 02:56:50
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 21 2007 23:40:55
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1h 25mn
Bit rate : 2864 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 3015 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 688 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 1.860
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 56 svn-680
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-3:-2 / analyse=0x1:0 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=0 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=4 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=3015 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1h 25mn
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

[Ryu77]

Hello 3r1c, I just wanted to say that I am very impressed with the development of mkv2vob!

I haven't used it such a long time (before tonight) as I have been watching tsMuxeR's development very closely and spending most of my time with various Blu-ray authoring tools.

The last time I used mkv2vob was when I started it up, it asked me where the mkv file was and then it did it's thing. About 10 applications flashed themselves on the screen and out the other end came a PS3 compatible vob file.

It has come such a long way since then, so much so that it's title is kind of redundant.

Have you considered changing the name of this application...

Maybe... Something like mkv2ps3?

EDIT: I might to have to put the above post on hold for a minute... LOL! I have come to notice that all the output extensions are coming out at exactly the same final file size. So far I tried m2ts, mpg and avi. I know that the mpg and avi containers don't use up as much data for the header. This suggests to that mkv2vob is placing them inside a m2ts container and simply renaming the extension... What would be the point of this?

[kebooble]

Does any on know why mkv2vob will not make a file larger then 3.99 gig. I have tried to split and not split every way I can think of.

[Ryu77]

Does any on know why mkv2vob will not make a file larger then 3.99 gig. I have tried to split and not split every way I can think of.

It's not mkv2vob... I just used it to create a 4.63GB file (3 times... LOL!)

I would guess that your Hard Drive is is formatted in FAT32, am I right? A FAT32 file system is limited to single files of 4GB. If you want to change this you will need to re-format your HDD to NTFS.

[kebooble]

You are right. I never thought of that. Thank you very much for pointing out what I should have check myself (lol)

[naj]

I have come to notice that all the output extensions are coming out at exactly the same final file size.

The extension is just that, an extension :)

You choose the encoder in the other option (h264, mpeg2 or divx).


3r1c: There must be some problem with the encoding you're doing in DivX mode, I've come across to situations in which the audio is missing, some come out corrupted (when I try to play on ps3 it always hangs in the same place, also when muxing subtitles into divx mode with various programs it hangs and stops before the end of the file), also it shows everytime in PS3 as corrupted data, although it then imports the file correctly and renames it. The file information though (in which it should display the DivX bitrate and audio bitrate) is missing.

When I convert those files with StaxRip for example, it always converts it ok, it doesn't appear as corrupted, displays information alright, it doesn't hang (plays fine) and I'm always able to mux subtitles with no problem. Also, as a plus, StaxRip (as many other programs) enables 2 pass encoding and setting the bitrate as we wish. mkv2vob seems to chose a random bitrate, I just don't know why... sometimes file sizes and half of the original, other times double...

If you should accept a recommendation, and since DivX is the way to go since it compresses fast (compared to h264), creates smaller and higher quality files compared to mpeg2, and enables switchable subtitles, that mode should be taken care into special account. As I said before in this thread many times, your program has been a breakthrough for the best of reasons in ps3 multimedia, but I feel that these late constrains are bringing it down.

In a nutshell, it would be perfect if we're allowed to set 2 passes encoding, bitrate/quality choosing, and the fix in divx encoding that is preventing the file to be 100% compatible.

Until then, I still have to use MKVextract to rip audio, manually convert DTS to AC3 when needed, and then use StaxRip to convert to XviD, and then AVIAddXSub to mux subtitles into DivX.

[kebooble]

I just reformatted my portable HDD to NTFS and it works great. Thanks again Ryu77 for pointing out the obvious to me.

[ajamils]

Until then, I still have to use MKVextract to rip audio, manually convert DTS to AC3 when needed, and then use StaxRip to convert to XviD, and then AVIAddXSub to mux subtitles into DivX.

What software do you use to convert DTS to AC3 ?

[ddrbirdy]

Is there a way to get the vob files off my ps3 back to my computer? Cause their over 4gb and my brother wants to install linux on it which requires reformatting the hard drive :(

[naj]

What software do you use to convert DTS to AC3 ?

I used a special build of foobar2000 + dts input + aften (ac3 output).

I used method #1 here:

http://www.schudy.de/dts/dts2ac3-e.htm



Is there a way to get the vob files off my ps3 back to my computer? Cause their over 4gb

I never thought of that! I'm sorry I don't have an answer, but at least it reminded me not to erase my files from my disks after uploading them to ps3... Good luck, I hope you can solve your problem!

[FOSI]

i resolved my problem. with mkvextract extracted the 2 treams and reconverted to L4.1 profile. with mkvmerge joined the 2. And with mkv2vob transcoded tp x264.mpg with portuguese subtitles.

cool now...

[Ryu77]

The extension is just that, an extension

You choose the encoder in the other option (h264, mpeg2 or divx).

You don't need to tell me what an extension is. I made no reference to the elementary streams being encoded. I was referring to container formats. I understand that the GUI in mkv2vob specifies that it is only the extension you are selecting. I think it's a little misleading that that mkv2vob simply renames the extension as I was hoping that it would actually pack the streams into the chosen container. Anyone can change an extension. The question was directed at 3r1c, now please let him answer it.

[naj]

The question was directed at 3r1c, now please let him answer it.

To my knowledge, this is a forum, not a instant messaging system. For that you can use the "Private Messages" system this forum has. If you ask a question that I can answer, I will. period.

If you see above, I did ask a question to 3r1c too, since it was a suggestion made to the good of the application. Nevertheless, another member posed a question to me related to that same question and I didn't complaint...

[Ryu77]

To my knowledge, this is a forum, not a instant messaging system. For that you can use the "Private Messages" system this forum has. If you ask a question that I can answer, I will. period.

You are right about the public forum part. However, it was still directed to 3r1c as he is the only one that can truly answer that question. Just a note, you also just posted a question directed to 3r1c. I also could offer help in your question but out of respect for who the question was directed at, I will leave it alone.

My question asked why he has created mkv2vob to do such a thing, not what it is doing.

By telling me what an extension is, makes me think you consider me a nOOb. I can assure you I am not.

Put it this way naj, you are talking about DivX in mkv2vob. If you are considering to use mkv2vob for a DivX encode in the first place, I can guarantee you that I am more competent then you are when it comes to this sort of thing. I would not need an automated program to do my encoding. I would not use mkv2vob for this. I would only use it for it's muxing abilities. Since mkv2vob is using tsMuxeR to export m2ts and simply renaming the extension, I might as well continue to use tsMuxeR to mux as Roman's GUI offers more flexibility too (subtitle input, chapters, language ID, Blu-ray output etc.).

[3r1c]

The temp and destination folders must be NTFS, if you later want to move it to a FAT32 drive this is ok, but during processing the program will need to create files more then 4gb (assuming your movie is this large).

In 720p video xvid bitrate is disabled, it uses whatever bitrate which is needed to match the quality of the source.
In 1080p it does 2 pass xvid (because ps3 stutters playing the unlimited rate that works with 720p).

Ryu77, originally mkv2vob used the vob container, since m2ts works better it used that now.
mkv2vob does other things and is not just a gui to tsmuxer, most importantly it can detect which files are playable on ps3, and transcodes if they are not.
Also the features you mentioned "subtitle input, chapters, language ID, Blu-ray output etc." do not matter.
1. subtitle input doesnt work, because ps3 will not play subtitles in m2ts.
2. language id, ps3 doesnt care about this.
3. blu-ray output, forces resolution to 1280x720 or 1920x1080 (which does not allow cropping of black bars)

Shayx, if you want no splitting then select "none".
Using blu-ray splitting will waste your cpu splitting files which is not actually being split.

[ajamils]

mkv2vob does other things and is not just a gui to tsmuxer, most importantly it can detect which files are playable on ps3, and transcodes if they are not.


What exactly does mkv2vob looks for to determine whether a video is playable on Ps3 or not ?

[Ryu77]

Ryu77, originally mkv2vob used the vob container, since m2ts works better it used that now.
mkv2vob does other things and is not just a gui to tsmuxer, most importantly it can detect which files are playable on ps3, and transcodes if they are not.
Also the features you mentioned "subtitle input, chapters, language ID, Blu-ray output etc." do not matter.
1. subtitle input doesnt work, because ps3 will not play subtitles in m2ts.
2. language id, ps3 doesnt care about this.
3. blu-ray output, forces resolution to 1280x720 or 1920x1080 (which does not allow cropping of black bars)

Thank you for taking the time to reply. :thanks:

I understand that mkv2vob does more than just mux. I already stated that I am only interested in it for it's muxing though. I still don't understand what the benefit is of changing the extension. Is it to fool the media player or streaming application that it is actually a different container format, when in actuality it is a m2ts file? I wouldn't think that people would need mkv2vob to handle this. I mean, changing the extension isn't considered complicated, is it? Regarding encoding, I would rather handle that with a more "hands on" type method. I can completely appreciate that others would really benefit from the encoding and muxing being done in one easy to use application and I must say you have done a great job implementing this. :)

In regards to the other points...

1. Yes subtitles do work in Blu-ray output, which is why I referred to Blu-ray authoring.
2. Yes it does. Whenever you select an audio stream or switchable subtitle (from Blu-ray output) the language is displayed on the screen.
3. Of course, but that is not a problem to me as the benefits of creating Blu-ray output far outweigh the benefits of cropping.

Some of the things authoring a Blu-ray disc (or AVCHD) will provide that a m2ts media file can not...

- DTS audio.
- Multiple audio streams.
- Switchable subtitles (the DivX media format can also offer this as of firmware v2.20).
- Language ID.
- Chapter points.
- FF/REW seems to work smoother and doesn't stick at all.

What exactly does mkv2vob looks for to determine whether a video is playable on Ps3 or not ?

I also would like to know how you've automated this. I mean, I can load up a h264 stream in MediaInfoRaw to determine what encoding settings were enabled. From there I can see if it is compatible with the PS3 and/or stand alone Blu-ray player. However, I think it would be great to have a little application that you can just load a h264 file into and it says... "This is compatible with the PS3" or "This isn't compatible with the PS3". This would be very handy for those that are newer into the encoding scene. I think with the market that the PS3 attracts, you will find a lot of people would like to take advantage of the media formats it plays but have little or no experience in digital media manipulation and encoding.

[ddrbirdy]

I never thought of that! I'm sorry I don't have an answer, but at least it reminded me not to erase my files from my disks after uploading them to ps3... Good luck, I hope you can solve your problem!

hmm thanks anyway. I think I'm gonna try to buy a new internal hard drive and then put the old hard drive in a casing and connect it back to my ps3 through like usb or something and hope that it works! :confused:

[west]

Im having some problems converting some dts to ac3.. i kno mkv2vob can do this by using some other exe, which i dnt kno.... to n e 1 who is willing to offer... wut are the programs mkv2vob uses to covert dts to ac3... by looking i see that mkv2vob does two passes... one which creates wav files... the other which puts them together into an ac3... can n e one supply the syntax cmd line for that thanks....

[Audioboxer]

Im having some problems converting some dts to ac3.. i kno mkv2vob can do this by using some other exe, which i dnt kno.... to n e 1 who is willing to offer... wut are the programs mkv2vob uses to covert dts to ac3... by looking i see that mkv2vob does two passes... one which creates wav files... the other which puts them together into an ac3... can n e one supply the syntax cmd line for that thanks....

There is certain movies in DTS that will just not work in MKV2VOB. This has been like this for quite a few builds - It's not 3r1cs fault but the applications he uses to convert DTS to AC3.

For the problematic movies, you'll need to convert to AC3 yourself, then run your newly muxed MKV file through MKV2VOB - You may need to select "never transcode" on this new MKV you created as sometimes MKV2VOB goes to transcode when it isn't needed,

from one of my older posts,

I've manually converted the DTS audio to AC3 by doing the following,

1) MKVextract used to seperate .DTS and Video (I used MKVextract GUI)
2) Tranzcode 0.4 to seperate DTS to 6 WAV mono channels (I used TranzGUI)
3) WAV to AC3 Encoder 1.1 to create 6 Channel AC3 (use MuxWizard under file to insert WAVS & then make sure you set the bitrate to 640 on the slider, then hit encode)
4) MKVmerge to create new MKV file of original video plus newly created AC3 track


Files you need - http://www.mediafire.com/?29dclihdiyg

To elaborate on the points, use mkvextractgui.exe to extract the DTS audio from your mkv.

You'll have a .dts file now.

Load tranzcode 0.4, open the dts file, set to 6 channel mono, then extract. You'll have 6 WAV files now.

Open Wav to AC3 endcoder and use muxwizard. After encoding you'll have a .AC3 file.

Open MKVmergeGUI, load the original MKV, uncheck the DTS audio, drag/open the AC3 file in MKVmerge, and check the AC3 audio. Then click mux.

You'll now have a new MKV file, with AC3 audio.

Run it through MKV2VOB and it will work!

Pretty easy to do, doesn't take long once you get it right.

By the way, download mkvtoolnix and install it from here - http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/ - Above rar is missing MKVmergeGUI.exe I think

[west]

i hope i didnt cause n e confusion... i wasnt trying to say that the dts didnt work in 3r's prog i have a ts with dts... but i dnt want to put it into an mkv to convert the dts to ac3... so far 3r's prog has worked for everything ive needed... thanks for such a quick reply...

[west]

wut changes occur when u change the aften engine... wav too ac3 encoder gui kept crashing until i did...

[pepperisback]

I have again the same problem which I had some versions before. The Video and Audio are async after muxing this mkv file.

Release name: Days.of.Thunder.1990.720p.HDTV.x264-XSHD
Video codec: h264
Resolution: 1280x536 / 2:40:1
Framerate: 23.976 fps
Video bitrate: 5475 Kb/s
Runtime: 1:46:47s
File size: 4.37 GB - 1x DVD5
Source: days.of.thunder.1080i.oar.nfn
Audio Source: German Retail DVD AC3
Bitrate: 384 KBits
Sprache: Deutsch
Channels: 6 (5.1)

Can you please try to fix this problem???

Thanks!!!!

[jediknight]

can anyone tell me HOW WE CAN DETECT THE REAL VIDEO LEVEL ?

im using mediainfo but always i see ''High@L5.1'' all videos.

im transcoding with through MKV2VOB and i can watch on ps3 this High@L5.1 videos.

But some High@L5.1 videos i cant watch ps3 cause im getting ''corrupted data''

So, i need a program for detect REAL H264 Video Level, cuz i think mediainfo is sux : )

Thanks,

[mmace]

I would love a Blu-ray output for this!
I'm currently using this software to convert my videos to MPEG2 so I can the use it in other software to make the video 1920x1080 or 1280x720 (so the already encoded video gets transcoded twice more - not good!) and I'm having real trouble keeping DTS audio with these so I'm currenly having to settle for AC3

would there be ANY chance of Blu-ray output? (even basic, just add black bars so it's the right resolution and DTS or AC3 audio)

[andyd2k]

Yay! I guess 2.1.1 fixed the issues I was having. Files that weren't working before are now being converted and streaming to my ps3. Happy days :)

[Quatre]

I would love a Blu-ray output for this!
I'm currently using this software to convert my videos to MPEG2 so I can the use it in other software to make the video 1920x1080 or 1280x720 (so the already encoded video gets transcoded twice more - not good!) and I'm having real trouble keeping DTS audio with these so I'm currenly having to settle for AC3

would there be ANY chance of Blu-ray output? (even basic, just add black bars so it's the right resolution and DTS or AC3 audio)

you can prob use tsMuxeR bluray output option on an mkv to make an AVCHD that you can burn to dvd5 or 9 and play in ps3 and other blueray players. ps3 can do dts audio from an avchd authored disc is one benefit but i dont really like burning and having discs floating around.

but I may burn some for avchd vid cam home video

[bigcstyle]

It would be really nice if there was an option to down sample the ac3 audio so that we can get the "scene" .mkv filesto fit on dvd5 and dvd9 discs like the original files. I have done this many times on my own but a 1 click solution would be great. I know there are many others out there that agree.. Is this something that may be in the works?

[mmace]

you can prob use tsMuxeR bluray output option on an mkv to make an AVCHD that you can burn to dvd5 or 9 and play in ps3 and other blueray players. ps3 can do dts audio from an avchd authored disc is one benefit but i dont really like burning and having discs floating around.

but I may burn some for avchd vid cam home videoI'd rather it be a BDMV as that's what I create at the moment (blu-ray burner) and I can add other titles with the BD structure edit programme by another member on here. I prefer a physical disc that I can have on the shelf and lend to people or watch elsewhere

[chubsta]

Hmmm - after a couple of months of 'no problems' i converted 3 1080p files and they all show 'blocking' when i play them on the ps3...

not had this at all befor - i ran a test of a very high bitrate file i did a month or so back and there were no problems with that at all so i guess that could possible rule out network problems (my network is wired anyway).

will see how i get on with a few more files.

BTW, not sure i liked the 'auto-update' that mkv2vob did - sometimes i prefer to stick with older versions!

[mabadjiev]

Just wondering if there is a easy way to revert from .vob (mkv2vob) back to .mkv?

[Ryu77]

It would be really nice if there was an option to down sample the ac3 audio so that we can get the "scene" .mkv filesto fit on dvd5 and dvd9 discs like the original files. I have done this many times on my own but a 1 click solution would be great. I know there are many others out there that agree.. Is this something that may be in the works?

What do you mean by downsample? You want to lower the bitrate? I'm not sure if that would be adequate to reduce the size to fit onto a DVD-5.

For example, if you had a h264 stream + Dolby Digital @ 640Kbs, that was 4.35GB in a Matroska container. Then you used mkv2vob to remux (not re-encode) it would end up being about 4.63GB as the m2ts container adds about a 6% header increase.

Now let's say that you reduced that Dolby Digital stream to 384Kbs (anything lower than that is going to compromise too much quality in a 6 channel audio stream). That would effectively lower the total file size by about 120MB, still not enough for a DVD-5 unfortunately.

If you wanted to get that file small enough to fit onto a DVD-5, you would need to reduce the ac3 track to about 192Kbs, which would only be good enough for stereo really. Personally I don't see the point of having HD video and combining it with a stereo audio stream but it's completely your choice...

If you still want to do this...

1) Load the mkv file into tsMuxeR.
2) Demux the audio stream.
3) Use any of the available ac3 encoders to re-encode the audio (MeGUI + FFMPEG, BeSweet + BeLight or BeSweetGUI, Foobar2000 + Aften etc.).
4) Load the mkv file back into tsMuxeR, uncheck the original audio stream.
5) Load the new audio stream into tsMuxeR.
6) Create new m2ts file.

You said that you have already done this a few times, how have you been doing this previously?

[s_kound]

I have read the entire thread !!!! A little help please !!!

Because my pc is a little bit slow, i want to transcode a 720p x264 .mkv video file to vob x264 so that i can encode the greek subtitles into the file, have the best possible quality from transcoding and then play the file to my PS3.

My question is, should i check the "increase subtitle size" or the default is good enough for a 40" LCD tv?

Please reply if you know :) Thank you in advance

[3r1c]

I have again the same problem which I had some versions before. The Video and Audio are async after muxing this mkv file.

Release name: Days.of.Thunder.1990.720p.HDTV.x264-XSHD
Video codec: h264
Resolution: 1280x536 / 2:40:1
Framerate: 23.976 fps
Video bitrate: 5475 Kb/s
Runtime: 1:46:47s
File size: 4.37 GB - 1x DVD5
Source: days.of.thunder.1080i.oar.nfn
Audio Source: German Retail DVD AC3
Bitrate: 384 KBits
Sprache: Deutsch
Channels: 6 (5.1)

Can you please try to fix this problem???

Thanks!!!!

It says the audio source is german dvd.
This audio rate from pal dvd will be 25fps, but the video is 23.976.
Thats what the problem is, the video is playing slower then the audio.

The easiest thing to do is make a new mkv with mkvmerge and change the video framerate to 25fps.

[KPERI]

I have a problem with subtitle using mkv2vob 2.1.2, i split first the mkv with mkvmerge in 2 parts, then i use mkv2vob, the first (vob) part is ok , on the other the subtitle appears in fullscreen.

I have use mkv2vob a lot of times in many mkv files with subs but this the first time that i have this problem.

Any ideas?????????????????????
Thanks a lot.:thanks::thanks:

You can see what i mean in the picture bellow:

[3r1c]

Do not split with mkvmerge.
If you want to split use the split option in mkv2vob or split the resulting file yourself after converting.

[KPERI]

Do not split with mkvmerge.
If you want to split use the split option in mkv2vob or split the resulting file yourself after converting.

Thanks a lot for your interest ,i am doing what you suggesting,but some times when i split the vob in 2 parts with your progamm the second one doesnt play in ps3.
This the reason why i am using the mkvmerge.

[3r1c]

The latest version uses a different split method which should work, and its faster too since splitting is done during muxing it is one less file copy.

[KPERI]

Unfortunatly this doesnt work at all with this mkv.
I did what suggesting,using the option (split FAT32) but the mkv2vob transcode the moovie only few minutes then muxing and at the end i have a small vob???????????????????????????
This the first time i have this problem.
Using the mkvmerge first the transcoding with mkv2vob is proceeding succesfully,but i have the problem with the second vob with the subtitle in fullscreen.
Any ideas please??????????????????????????
:thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::devil::devil::devil:

[valuat]

First of all, congrats for the nice app, 3r1c...

It worked perfectly on half of my HD stuff. However, I got a badly pixelated image for a couple of files, even though the sound was still AC3 5.1. The final VOB file size was around 1/4 or 1/5 of the original one, which explains why I got the downsampled image. But I still can't see why this is happening to the video stream.

I then tried to use the "Never Transcoding" option in your app and got the black screen (with 5.1 audio).

So, I would appreciate if you could take a look at this sample and tell me what's going on...

http://rapidshare.com/files/102740296/Sample.7z.html

I also tried mkv2vob on the full movie and it didn't work either: pixelated image (auto transcode) or black screen (never transcode). It just took me longer to realize the same thing...

Cheers!

P.s.: additional info - all MKVs play fine in WMP, VLC etc and it's not a CPU/Memory/Network limitation either. I'm running Vista Ultimate 64, although I don't see why this would be a problem since it worked for other MKVs before and all other 32-bit stuff runs fine.

[3r1c]

It would be more useful if you provide the orignal sample of the mkv before conversion, this way i can watch what is happening during conversion.

What transcoding codec are you using?

[yigal33]

i try to remux this file and when he finsih the remux it tell that

i dont have space in the hard disk bat i have

what the problem ?

help

i am adding a smpale of this file here if anybady can help me

http://rapidshare.de/files/38979736/Celine.Dion.A.New.Day.Live.in.Las.Vegas.2007.720p.BluRay.DTS.x264.Sample-EveRLasT.mkv.html



thanks

yigal33

[3r1c]

Use your mouse to expand the width of the status column and read the whole error message, it will say what drive letter and how much space is needed.

[yigal33]

bat i try the sample to remux is only 40 mgb and i have 30 giga sapce and the he tell me that i dont have a space

he tell me i need 308 giga!
whats the problem?

thanks

[valuat]

It would be more useful if you provide the orignal sample of the mkv before conversion, this way i can watch what is happening during conversion.

What transcoding codec are you using?

That's exactly what I did. This is the <original> mkv file as obtained. I've done nothing with/to it. I even downloaded it from RS myself to make sure I hadn't uploaded the VOB file (after conversion from mkv2vob) instead.

I'm using no transcoding on my own. Everything is being done by mkv2vob. Moreover, my VOB folder is set to "no transcoding" in TVersity so couldn't blame it either. But since the actual VOB file size is 75% smaller than the original one it would be safe to say that problems arise even before streaming to PS3.

Can I make a suggestion: could you tell users whether the MKV file would have to go through any kind of transcoding <before> the app actually does it? My experience so far was that every time it had to transcode the video stream things didn't go well, while when the only thing needed was remuxing it did.

[FOSI]

change the temp folder to the drive you have space...
that worked for me. And yes expand the width to see the error

[yigal33]

how mach space you have?

[eitach]

i have the same problem that "yigal33" have!. the original file is only 40MB and the program need 300GB free space?!?! I think u have some problem with the program or there is settings in Windows we need to change... is no make any scene that i need 300GB free space for convert 40MB!

[Glorioso]

3r1c, i'm having a problem with last release, all the DTS files result in a no sound.

[3r1c]

i have the same problem that "yigal33" have!. the original file is only 40MB and the program need 300GB free space?!?! I think u have some problem with the program or there is settings in Windows we need to change... is no make any scene that i need 300GB free space for convert 40MB!

goto "regional and language options" in the windows control panel.
What have you got as your decimal seperator?

to fix change the format to "english (united states)"

[3r1c]

3r1c, i'm having a problem with last release, all the DTS files result in a no sound.

i didnt make any changes to dts but will check...

[ajamils]

3r1c,

You never replied to my question about what mkv3vob checks to determine whether certain file is playable in ps3 or not.

[3r1c]

it performs tests on the x264 header.
mkv2vob uses is own code to do this, there is no external program you can use.

[ajamils]

it performs tests on the x264 header.
mkv2vob uses is own code to do this, there is no external program you can use.

OK thanks :). Any new thing that you are working on ?

[bigcstyle]

What exactly do I need to do to get a file from mkv2vob to make it into avchd.. I took my .vob file and used tsremux to breate bluray structure but then i tried to play it in ps3 and it wouldnt play the video.. I want to be able to play these in bluray players and the ps3.. what am i doing wrong?

[s_kound]

downloaded elizabeth x264 720p, transcoded into x264 into one 4,75GB VOB file with subs. Burned into DL media.

All went well to PS playback except the 5 last minutes. PS3 reported corrupted data. The same DL media in the PC played without problem (included 5 last minutes).

[mmace]

3r1c, i'm having a problem with last release, all the DTS files result in a no sound.I'm having the same problem (been fine in the past)
it's a 13Gb version of Live Free or Die Hard, it has:
track 1 - video
track 2 & 3 - Subtitles
track 4 - AC3 stereo
track 5 - DTS 5.1
track 6 & 7 - subtitles

it says it transcodes DTS to AC3 (1/2 and 2/2) but there's no sound in the final file, the other files I did at the same time (some of which had DTS as track 2) came out fine

[yigal33]

thank you 31rc the problem is fixed i cange the language to

english united states and its now working

many tanks

yigal33

[eitach]

goto "regional and language options" in the windows control panel.
What have you got as your decimal seperator?

to fix change the format to "english (united states)"

Thanks A lot!!! :thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks:
IT'S WORKING!!!!!!!!!! I SO HAPPY!!!!!!! :))))))

[Ryu77]

downloaded elizabeth x264 720p, transcoded into x264 into one 4,75GB VOB file with subs. Burned into DL media.

All went well to PS playback except the 5 last minutes. PS3 reported corrupted data. The same DL media in the PC played without problem (included 5 last minutes).

Since you are recording to dual later media and you are reporting corruption occuring in the last 5 minutes...

I wonder is it possible that it could be the burner and/or media? Do you know where the software is inserting the layer break? If it is burning as much as possible onto the first layer (4.35GB) and then burning the remainder on the second layer, then my theory could well be true.

The fact that the PC read it without a problem also makes me think it could be the drive. The drive that burnt the media usually has the best chance of reading it again. It is with stand alone players that the problems usually exist.

Burning dual layer discs can sometimes be a tedious task and some older burners don't handle this job too well.

[s_kound]

the drive is a plextor (aka nec) 800. It's 3 days old ;)

I'm thinking the same thing, that the drive could read the file after the second layer while PS3 couldn't because of a bad media and/or writing method. On the other hand i used nero scanning to scan the media, and it was just fine.

If i choose to transcode with split method, then the second file will be <=400MB and that's annoying :P But assuming that i will use the split method, will the second splitted file be correct with the subtitles synchronized?

[God Radio]

3r1c,

You never responded to my question:

The problem is the FAT32 split option creates files that are 3900 MB.

I want to use Kingston/Sony/PNY/ 4GB USB sticks that are actually 3790 MB.

The files do not fit.

Will a future release of MKV2VOB have a custom file size?

OR:

A 3790 MB split option?

Thank you.:thanks:

[Ryu77]

the drive is a plextor (aka nec) 800. It's 3 days old ;)

I'm thinking the same thing, that the drive could read the file after the second layer while PS3 couldn't because of a bad media and/or writing method. On the other hand i used nero scanning to scan the media, and it was just fine.

If i choose to transcode with split method, then the second file will be <=400MB and that's annoying :P But assuming that i will use the split method, will the second splitted file be correct with the subtitles synchronized?

I'm still thinking that it could be the media or software. Nero will see it as fine because your PC drive has no problem reading it as you've already mentioned. We need to work out what is causing the problem with the PS3.

Can you specify which software you are using to burn? Also the brand of media? Is it + or - media?

If it isn't too much trouble for you, I would recommend trying a different type of media. First of all, if you are using DVD-DL, try DVD+DL. Using good quality media can also help a lot. I always use Verbatim and they always provide a quality reliable burn.

[s_kound]

You're right about the nero report (same drive, good specs)

i used nero to burn the vob (i should use imgburn thought...) in a DVD+R DL media and booktype as DVD-ROM. The media was a local Greek brand and maybe that was the cause of the problem (althought i haven't had any issues with this media on other DVD DL movies).

Will try with verbatim in slow speed and come back with results. Thank you VERY much for replying.

[Ryu77]

s_kound, you are welcome to my help but I am not 100% sure that I am on the right track. The suggestion I offered sounds like the most logical answer to me though.

I have an idea for you to test if it is the clip or the media.

Split the VOB file through mkv2vob or whichever application you prefer, load the second part onto a flash drive, iPod, or external hard drive (if you have any of these). Test it out to see how it plays...

If you don't have a flash drive, you could sacrifice a single layer DVD for the second part of the split for testing purposes. It will still cost less than buying more DL media.

[God Radio]

A common problem is burning DL media at 8X , 6X or even 4 X when the local brand of media is really only capable of supporting a 2X burn DL media that the PS3 will not complain about.(in some cases but most burns were at 4X since burning at 8X even after verification produces coasters as far as the PS3 goes).
Just my luck?

My preferred option is to use an 8 GB memory stick with two formated sections under FAT32 that give me 3790 MB per section.

However.

The program MKV2VOB produces sections at 3900MB rendering the USB 8GB memory stick option useless(even for 16GB USB sticks since the PS3 is unable to read NTFS formated sticks).

I can not be the only guy who just wants to burn to an 8 GB memory stick and avoid all of the hassles of burning to disc.:confused:

[valuat]

What transcoding codec are you using?

I've just re-read your question. My settings were: x264 with VOB extension. No subs, no overscan compensation, boosting AAC/DTS volume. Any news on the file I've uploaded?

[bigcstyle]

can someone please answer my question about the avchd... i posted on the last page.. thank u.. RYU im sure u know the answer to this

[Audioboxer]

Some updates to TSmuxer.

Don't know if anything will help MKV2VOB?

* Version 1.7.2(b)
- Issue with demuxing PGS to SUP format fixed.
* Version 1.7.1(b)
- Bug fixed: Now pulldown info correctly processed.
- Ability to remove pulldown info from stream added. All video codecs are supported: H.264, VC-1, MPEG2.
- Some small bug fixes and improvements. Also tsMuxeR package size is decreased and dependings to other libraries have been removed.

[nunyabuizness]

can someone please answer my question about the avchd... i posted on the last page.. thank u.. RYU im sure u know the answer to this

heres what you wanna do to make an avchd
the only thing mkv2vob can do for you is make sure the output file is playable on a ps3. therefore, use mkv2vob to output to a .m2ts. export the m2ts as blu-ray structure using tsremux and burn to a dvd using udf 2.5 settings. HOWEVER, this will only produce a good video (unless you consider flashing green lines on the top and bottom of the screen good) if your resolution is exactly 1280x720 or 1920x1080.
if the video is a different size, it must be reencoded using some software im too busy and not ocd enough to care about to give it the black crop bars.

[jediknight]

3R1C,

Please add Multi-Thread Function ( Dual Core & Quad Core CPU Supports )

Need this for fastest Transcoding..

Thanks,

[naj]

I know this has nothing to do with mkv2vob, but does anyone knows how to mux subtitles into divx for files bigger than 4GB? I ask this since the only good program I know capable of doing a good job is AVIAddXSub, but it does only handle AVI 1.0 files, thus having the 4GB limit. Once it goes past this limit it reports an error and can't create the DivX file...

I already know of DivX Mux Gui and Sub2DivX, but none of them create a good output (Sub2DivX only handles NTSC and PAL inputs, and DivX Mux Gui creates too small and screen-center based subtitles).

Any help is appreciated.

[3r1c]

You say that if you split you end up with a 400mb file.. well the mkv2vob uses the byte size from the dvd specifications, it sounds to me like you are overburning the disc and the ps3 wont read it.

[Ryu77]

A common problem is burning DL media at 8X , 6X or even 4 X when the local brand of media is really only capable of supporting a 2X burn DL media that the PS3 will not complain about.(in some cases but most burns were at 4X since burning at 8X even after verification produces coasters as far as the PS3 goes).
Just my luck?

My preferred option is to use an 8 GB memory stick with two formated sections under FAT32 that give me 3790 MB per section.

However.

The program MKV2VOB produces sections at 3900MB rendering the USB 8GB memory stick option useless(even for 16GB USB sticks since the PS3 is unable to read NTFS formated sticks).

I can not be the only guy who just wants to burn to an 8 GB memory stick and avoid all of the hassles of burning to disc.:confused:

Ok.... Why have you got 2 partitions on the memory stick? That is not needed at all. FAT32 specifies that a single file can not exceed 4GB but that is not the partition limit. They are different things.

Format one partition (approx 7600MB) and everything will be ok.


I know this has nothing to do with mkv2vob, but does anyone knows how to mux subtitles into divx for files bigger than 4GB? I ask this since the only good program I know capable of doing a good job is AVIAddXSub, but it does only handle AVI 1.0 files, thus having the 4GB limit. Once it goes past this limit it reports an error and can't create the DivX file...

I already know of DivX Mux Gui and Sub2DivX, but none of them create a good output (Sub2DivX only handles NTSC and PAL inputs, and DivX Mux Gui creates too small and screen-center based subtitles).

Any help is appreciated.

It's not possible.

The DivX media format container is engineered based on the older AVI v1.0 container. This container format has a 4GB limit (as you already mentioned :)).

The best application I found was AVIaddXsubs (as you said). When you say it can only handle AVI 1.0, what did you mean? AVIaddXsubs can input avi 2.0 files but as I mentioned above the .divx container is a wrapper of the AVI 1.0 container, so output is unfortunately limited to 4GB, in any DivX media format application.

With AVIaddXsubs you can enter a custom resolution and adjust the on screen subtitle position. I had a 720p (1280 x 544) movie which is an aspect ratio of 2.35:1. I even managed to get the subtitles to display on the black part of the screen (where the borders would have been). I entered 1280 x 720 as the subtitle resolution and 700 as the position. This places the subtitles on line 700, which is below the picture! Also, if you enter a font size of 24 or 26, I found that produced the best results. :)

Note: The way the subtitles appear on the DivX media player on your PC is not always the same as the PS3 will play them.

[naj]

The DivX media format container is engineered based on the older AVI v1.0 container. This container format has a 4GB limit

Thanks for clarification :)

But, are you sure it's not possible to create AVI 2.0 in DivX container? I'm asking this because of a note in AVIAddXSubs's homepage stating:

AVIAddXSubs (at the moment) creates AVI 1.0 files. AVI 1.0 files cannot be greater than 4GB. So the program cannot be used for files bigger than 4GB.

What does this "at the moment" means? Could it be program's fault and future development could solve it, or that it is waiting for some sort of DivX specifications to change?

Anyway, many thanks :)

[3r1c]

It means that avi over 4gb requires AVI 2.0 and AVIAddXSubs does not have support for 2.0 yet.

[CYNIEK]

3r1c - can we expect a ts2vob? as there's a lot of content in TS format and PS3 doesn't like it just yet. I'm struggling with remuxing TS content using various apps, however have no issues with MKV using MKV2VOB application.

[3r1c]

3r1c - can we expect a ts2vob? as there's a lot of content in TS format and PS3 doesn't like it just yet. I'm struggling with remuxing TS content using various apps, however have no issues with MKV using MKV2VOB application.

next version will accept ts, and join 0001.ts 0002.ts etc.. :)

[CYNIEK]

Great! Thanks for this great app...

[zahar cristal]

I see that mkv2vob have the option to add subtitles to a video file if the sub is in the same directory and with the same name with the .mkv.Why dosent work for me?I changed 2 movies from .mkv 2 .vob and there is no subtitles on the movie.

[azyd]

I see that mkv2vob have the option to add subtitles to a video file if the sub is in the same directory and with the same name with the .mkv.Why dosent work for me?I changed 2 movies from .mkv 2 .vob and there is no subtitles on the movie.

well..... the subs have to be in the mkv and they have to be hard coded to the video...

if im wrong pls feel free to correct me..... anyone

[jediknight]

when will see the next versiyon 3r1c ? : )

please add multi-thread function :S.

thanks,

[Ryu77]

Thanks for clarification :)

But, are you sure it's not possible to create AVI 2.0 in DivX container? I'm asking this because of a note in AVIAddXSubs's homepage stating:



What does this "at the moment" means? Could it be program's fault and future development could solve it, or that it is waiting for some sort of DivX specifications to change?

Anyway, many thanks :)


As I said earlier, it is the DivX media format that was engineered using AVI 1.0 as it's fundamental structure (maybe it's a licensing issue with MS). It is not only AVIaddXSubs that is limited to the DivX media format containing AVI 1.0 as it's core. I have researched this previously. So I can not see this changing at all. The DivX Ultra profile has already been implemented. If they were to redesign the DivX media format, they would need to create another certification level (maybe something like DivX Ultra HD).

I have TMPG DVD Author 3, which allows complete DivX media format authoring... Menu's, chapter points, multiple audio tracks, switchable subtitles etc. The interface shows a bar with the maximum output size as 4.0GB, so as you author your DivX media project you can keep a watch on what the output will be. This is commercial software so it would be safe to assume that they have acquired all the neccessary licensing from DivX to implement the DivX media format authoring to it's fullest potential. As you can see, unfortunately it is limited to 4GB.

[yigal33]

i try to put hebrew subtilie and u get gibrish way?

yo can fix that?

thanks

yigal33

[eitach]

I also have problem with "Hebrew" Subtitles, we got some strange fonts in Latin fonts... maybe the script isn't on "Hebrew" when you choose "subtitle Hebrew", please fix that...

Thanks!

[yigal33]

i cange the subtitle enconding to utf-8 and now its working!!!:)

[God Radio]

Ryu77,

Now I get it!

Its all fixed since now I format the 8Gb stick to NTFS to transfer files that are larger than the 4 gig limit from my desktop to my laptop.

Then I re-format my 8gb usb drive to fat32 to transfer all of the file pieces created by MKV2VOB to my PS3.

And its great!

But I have another question:

I have an 4.37 GB file thats a Divx5 with 5.1 DTS sound(mediainfo) in an .avi container.

Will using AUTOMKV to turn the .avi container/divx5 file into an MKV file work?(with 5.1 DTS sound).

Then I plan to use MKV2VOB to mux the audio to a PS3 friendly file output.

Thank you.

[Mikromann]

Hi,

I've got a lot of mkv-movies with two languages.
demuxing them and putting them in another container on my own, made them playable on pc but sadly not on the ps3.
I've even tried adding another language to a mkv which I ran through mkv2vob (and which was playable on the ps3).
but that didn't work either.

is there a possibility that there will be a feature for a second language?

thanks,
mikro

[3r1c]

mkv2vob will not accept a mkv with divx/xvid video, and its not supported in the m2ts container anyway.
The video must be h264 only.

Also to the ppl who said DTS is not working, I can find no problem with it, it works fine, certainly none of the commands mkv2vob uses have changed, the only thing changed in the last version is new tsmuxer, try the older one, or the latest one.

[djmas1998]

Is the quality affected in anyway by the "output file extension" selection?

Just wondering which I should be selecting to play on my ps3? Currently I select the "vob" choice.

Any reason I should select a different choice like "mp4" perhaps?

[3r1c]

There is no difference.
Use whatever works with your streaming software, or on a dvd/usb/hdd does not matter.

some streaming servers (eg. tversity) will try to transcode vob into mpeg2, so "mpg" extension works best.

[Ryu77]

Ryu77,

Now I get it!

Its all fixed since now I format the 8Gb stick to NTFS to transfer files that are larger than the 4 gig limit from my desktop to my laptop.

Then I re-format my 8gb usb drive to fat32 to transfer all of the file pieces created by MKV2VOB to my PS3.

And its great!

But I have another question:

I have an 4.37 GB file thats a Divx5 with 5.1 DTS sound(mediainfo) in an .avi container.

Will using AUTOMKV to turn the .avi container/divx5 file into an MKV file work?(with 5.1 DTS sound).

Then I plan to use MKV2VOB to mux the audio to a PS3 friendly file output.

Thank you.

I'm happy that re-formatting your USB drive helped.



In regards to your DivX AVI, you do not need to go to as much trouble as you just mentioned.

Just load the AVI into VirtualDub, select "Direct Stream" for the video, then go to the audio settings and select AC3 5.1 channel 640Kbs as your audio compression format (provided you have an AC3 ACM codec installed). Output new AVI file and this will be compatible with the PS3 (with firmware v2.20).

[God Radio]

What can I do with a 4.37 gig file :

Matroska
1 video stream:V MPEG4/ISO/AVC
1 audio stream: ac3
1 text stream:UTF-8

First video stream
1280*544 (2.35), V-MPEG4/ISO/AVC

First audio stream
AC3


MKV2VOB: reports muxing failed?

Tried virtualdubmod on an .avi file with dts audio and saved as an .mkv file
Then tried mkv2vob and it said: unable to parse mkv file?

Ryu77,
Thanks for the help on the avi files and I will try it just as soon as I find a copy of virtual dub.

[valuat]

http://rapidshare.com/files/102740296/Sample.7z.html



3r1c, some files are still not working. Were you able to take a look at this one? Thank you.

[azyd]

3r1c, some files are still not working. Were you able to take a look at this one? Thank you.

this one doesnt work cuse you have to re-encode it.....


Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1mn 2s
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

[3r1c]

3r1c, some files are still not working. Were you able to take a look at this one? Thank you.

Audio converts fine, but the video in this sample is not L4.1 it will need to be transcoded, so which codec are you using?

Here is the result of the transcoded file using the default mkv2vob settings, it also plays fine on ps3

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : D:\ps3\sample.mpg
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 64.3 MiB
PlayTime : 32ms
Bit rate : 77 Mbps

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : MPEG-2 Video
Codec/Family : MPEG-V
Codec profile : Main@High-1440
Codec settings, Matrix : Standard
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 40 Mbps
Nominal bit rate : 40 Mbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 32ms
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

[buzzqw]

please please remember the forum rules before posting reports.. change the file name

BHH

[CowTipper]

I am getting a Muxing failed error, it transcodes the video (1080P DTS audio 6 channel) i have run it twice and its given me that error. There are no commas in any of the files.

Please help

[valuat]

Audio converts fine, but the video in this sample is not L4.1 it will need to be transcoded, so which codec are you using?

Here is the result of the transcoded file using the default mkv2vob settings, it also plays fine on ps3


Yes, the audio is fine whatever I try. I originally used x264 with .VOB extension (it's mkv2vob after all :p). I can see you used the MPEG2 + mpg extension. And it worked with TVersity indeed. However, the .MOV file size was 3 times the original. Which means I'll end up with a 7.5Gb file if I begin with a 2.5Gb one (in this case, worse with others).

Have you tried to use the x264 codec + .VOB extension and see what you get? I got a file 3 times <smaller> than the original one and heavily pixelated image. The trancoding is naturally doing something to the video stream (downsampling it, I guess). Could you try to force-transcode it to the same "resolution"?

I reckon what we could try to figure out is why the x264/VOB combination is not working for this particular release (and possibly others) while it works so well with others (in some instances only remuxing is necessary). You speculated it could be the level. Doesn't mkv2vob change it automatically before carrying on?

[zahar cristal]

I see that mkv2vob have the option to add subtitles to a video file if the sub is in the same directory and with the same name with the .mkv.Why dosent work for me?I changed 2 movies from .mkv 2 .vob and there is no subtitles on the movie.

No one can answer me the above question?Whats with the subtitles options from mkv2vob????

[3r1c]

Yes, the audio is fine whatever I try. I originally used x264 with .VOB extension (it's mkv2vob after all :p). I can see you used the MPEG2 + mpg extension. And it worked with TVersity indeed. However, the .MOV file size was 3 times the original. Which means I'll end up with a 7.5Gb file if I begin with a 2.5Gb one (in this case, worse with others).

Have you tried to use the x264 codec + .VOB extension and see what you get? I got a file 3 times <smaller> than the original one and heavily pixelated image. The trancoding is naturally doing something to the video stream (downsampling it, I guess). Could you try to force-transcode it to the same "resolution"?

I reckon what we could try to figure out is why the x264/VOB combination is not working for this particular release (and possibly others) while it works so well with others (in some instances only remuxing is necessary). You speculated it could be the level. Doesn't mkv2vob change it automatically before carrying on?

Please dont randomly change the settings if you do not understand what they do, i set them that way for a reason.

the reason is tversity thinks vob files are dvd video and will try to transcode them, if you are using a streaming server you must make sure your server software is passing through the files made by mkv2vob without doing anything to them such as transcoding.

there is no difference between the vob and mpg files made by mkv2vob, they are bit-for-bit identical, only the extension is renamed.

[canoehead]

Have you tried to use the x264 codec + .VOB extension and see what you get? I got a file 3 times <smaller> than the original one and heavily pixelated image. The trancoding is naturally doing something to the video stream (downsampling it, I guess). Could you try to force-transcode it to the same "resolution"?


I had the same result when I selected the 264 for transcode instead of MPEG2 - I got a tiny little file that was pixalated into garbage. I am currently trying a manual reencode with those files - using MEGUI to transcode from AVC to AVC - I generally just select the PS2-XBOX360 preset - then change the average bitrate to something like 10,000k and the max to 19,200k, unselect re-size in the script creator and leave it alone for about 12 hours (quad core 2.8 Xeon) and it works ok, then remux into an m2ts, which the PS3 appears to prefer to VOB (though vob is still fine, unline mp4 which appears to be somewhat euchered since firmware 2.20).

[valuat]

this one doesnt work cuse you have to re-encode it.....


Well, I thought mkv2vob would do that for us. What I meant by "doesn't work" is that mkv2vob is not able to convert (and transcode) it to VOB on its own, like it did for a couple of other files.

[3r1c]

i have found the bug with low quality x264 encoding, will be fixed in next version, probably tonight.

[valuat]

Please dont randomly change the settings if you do not understand what they do, i set them that way for a reason.

"Randomly change"? I can't help but imagining a monkey randomly hitting the keyboard and pressing "Add file" in your app.

I understand what it is supposed to do (not necessarily how) and it does NOT work. Period. Your app, as it is today, is not capable of fully identifying certain bizarre MKV files and do what it is supposed to do: convert it to VOB. I am just trying to help everybody getting it to work ALL THE TIME by pointing out one counter-example. Therefore, please try to show a modicum of courtesy. It is not the first time I see you being "assertive" to people before. Just keep it professional.


the reason is tversity thinks vob files are dvd video and will try to transcode them, if you are using a streaming server you must make sure your server software is passing through the files made by mkv2vob without doing anything to them such as transcoding.

Please don't randomly make assertions you have no natural way of verifying. My "Destinarion Directory" is set to <never transcode> in TVersity. The problem lies with mkv2vob. It cannot trancode the original video stream to x264 without producing a highly pixelated image (even though it works with MPEG2, at the high cost of inflating file size three fold).

So, shall we keep focus at the task at hand?

[3r1c]

If it works with mpg file, but not with vob file (which are 100% identical, i made the program, i do know what it is doing) then obviously the problem is tversity is transcoding it.
i use tversity myself, i KNOW it tries to trancode vob based on the filename.
mkv2vob IS DOING what its supposed to, read the mouse over description on the extension, its a file EXTENSION, not file FORMAT.

by "randomly change" i mean you are just changing the extension to vob for no reason, without reading the description of what it does, if you had read the description we wouldnt be here.

[valuat]

unselect re-size in the script creator and leave it alone for about 12 hours (quad core 2.8 Xeon)

Nice job, (very) patient man/woman... :)

What about file size? Was it close to the original?

[valuat]

tversity is transcoding it.
i use tversity myself, i KNOW it tries to trancode vob based on the filename.

The resulting file size is THREE TIMES SMALLER in the VOB created by your app. x264 is good but it does not work miracles (specially not when it does h264 -> h264). Therefore, your app is encoding it in the wrong way somehow. Had the file size been the same or close (like it is for the MKV files mkv2vob is indeed capable of transcoding/encoding) and still I got the pixelated image, your TVersity argument wouldn't be as vacuous as it currently is.

BTW, you've just said it yourself: there's a bug in the x264 encoding. At least this discussion led to something fruitful.

Good job in finding the bug. Looking forward to running the new version.

[3r1c]

well you quoted the rapidshare link with the sample where someone posted the audio wasnt working, so i though you were talking about the audio not the video.

[canoehead]

Nice job, (very) patient man/woman... :)

What about file size? Was it close to the original?

Well, I have to go to work, so I leave the dog to keep an eye on the computer :p It depends on the source - I am aiming to keep it about the same size, whereas some files went over 20gigs with a transcode to mpeg2. Depending on the source I'd go anywhere from 8500 to 12000, but always capping it at 19,200 which is really important, especially if you have delusions of wireless. I started with 11,000 because that is what I use for Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs (a really easy operation - all you need is tsmuxer and megui with all plugins for Blus, add eac3to for hd-dvds - I went through a ton of really complicated formulas I found on these and other fora until I learned that the most recent versions of tsmuxer and megui will do a lot of stuff internally - no more manually assembling avs scripts and graphedit graphs). I'm a noob but learning.

I am also running some experiments with tsmuxer to see if I can avoid the transcode process - I will know more tonight or on the weekend - basically copying what mkv2vob does already but trying to play with a few settings that might be tough to automate. If I have any luck, then maybe our guru can utilize it in his fine program.

[valuat]

well you quoted the rapidshare link with the sample where someone posted the audio wasnt working, so i though you were talking about the audio not the video.

I don't know about "someone". If you read all my posts they all point to the same file AND problem, which is: regardless the extension I choose (I use VOB for no particular reason, it just seems to work: mkv2vob, remember?), if I use x264 transcoding, the file gets ridiculously small and the image is pixelated. Transcoding with MPEG2 works but the file size is ridiculously large, which is impractical, at least for me. Even if it wasn't, it should've worked with x264, which is, according to this very same Forum, the best video encoder out there.

You've found the bug. Let's test the new version out. If you found a bug like this everyday, with the help of all forum members/testers, I'm sure the likelihood of one making a donation would significantly increase, further improving the chances of us all having the definitive HD/PS3 tool.

[3r1c]

V2.2.0 3/Apr/2008
Added multi-core transcoding support.
Added support for .TS as input file, will automatically join split .ts files in the format abc.0001.ts etc...
Added Hebrew subtitle support.
Added AAC 2 channel (stereo) support.
Fixed bug where rar set would not be deleted if you select the delete source option.
Fixed bug where some x264 transcoded files would be small filesize and very bad quality.

[jaguar8311]

Could anyone please help me and reccemend me settings that would guarantee highest quality on PS3.

Thank you, so far loving the program

[_leech_]

Fixed bug where some x264 transcoded files would be small filesize and very bad quality.

I noticed this a couple of versions ago, glad it's been fixed!

[mmace]

Therefore, please try to show a modicum of courtesy. It is not the first time I see you being "assertive" to people before. Just keep it professional.3r1c wrote this software off his own back, for FREE, and then started this thread to help people out. He could give it up and sent out an update that kills the software if he wants. He has done a great thing with the software and helped many people and been very patient with us. If he wants to get assertive then let him (although I didn't read his reply in the same way as you obviously did). And why does he need to be professional? are you paying him to be?

Having said all that, 3r1c, would still love a BDMV output after transcoding video (if it can be transcoded to 1920x1080 or 1280x720 with "addborders").

Great bit of kit that has saved us all a lot of time & effort

[God Radio]

V2.2.0 3/Apr/2008
Added multi-core transcoding support.
Added support for .TS as input file, will automatically join split .ts files in the format abc.0001.ts etc...
Added Hebrew subtitle support.
Added AAC 2 channel (stereo) support.
Fixed bug where rar set would not be deleted if you select the delete source option.
Fixed bug where some x264 transcoded files would be small filesize and very bad quality.


3r1c,
The program looks to be just about complete with this fix.

Its working very well and as of today my PS3 hard drive is chockfull of HD movie goodness thanks to you and the hard work done to make MKV2VOB the program that it is today.

Thank you, thank you and thank you for this wonderfull program!

If I have no Paypal is there a way for me to send in a money order as a donation?

Thank you.

[yigal33]

thanks 3r1c!!! for the uptade!!!

[yigal33]

HI

The letters are still in Jibrish...

thanks

[Renzz]

Hi 3r1c.

Thanks for the addition of TS support. However, your prog doesn't like BBC-HD streams, which are H264/AC3. When I click Add File, I get

Run-time error '5':
Invalid Procedure call or argument

I've put a small sample at http://rapidshare.com/files/104762336/BBC-HD-sample.ts.html if you want to take a look.

Thanks

[CowTipper]

also, all TS files i have tried i get an error "unsupported audio codec" but its in AC3.

Also, i have had to transcode the video of a lot of mkv files. they are all advanced profile, is that why?

[FOSI]

great... Long live 3r1c. keep up the good work

quad-core powa now, he he he

just something easy you can addon for fun. a counter/time for us to see how much time did it take to transcode.

go and take the day of, you desearve it.

[ps2devil]

hi,
mkv2vob is very great tool and i love since i've found it in the www, but there is one big problem. I have many mkv-files with 2 ac3 streams in it and i don't want to lose 1 of the 2 languages. Is it possible to fix that in the near feature or is that to complexity? Please help

ps: sorry if my english is bad. it's a little bit rusty :-)

[3r1c]

hi,
mkv2vob is very great tool and i love since i've found it in the www, but there is one big problem. I have many mkv-files with 2 ac3 streams in it and i don't want to lose 1 of the 2 languages. Is it possible to fix that in the near feature or is that to complexity? Please help

ps: sorry if my english is bad. it's a little bit rusty :-)

theres no point, the ps3 wont allow you to select the language anyway, it will just play the first track.

[3r1c]

HI

The letters are still in Jibrish...

thanks

can you send me a screenshot of what they are supposed to look like, i just looked for what the code page was, watched a few frames and seen it renered something, i dont know what hebrew looks like.

[3r1c]

V2.2.1 4/Apr/2008
Sorry in last version it was working fine then before uploading i updated tsmuxer to latest version which caused problems.
Fixed crash on .ts files (due to tsmuxer changed the format of the "stream info" line).
Downgraded tsmuxer to 1.6.3(b) due to bugs in latest version causing it to completely not work on some files.

[akoronel]

3r1c, you are the best.

[eitach]

can you send me a screenshot of what they are supposed to look like, i just looked for what the code page was, watched a few frames and seen it renered something, i dont know what hebrew looks like.

Here the Hebrew looks like, the bible language :)
http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/988/hebrewcc5.th.jpg (http://img357.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hebrewcc5.jpg)

Thanks a lot 3r1c! u are the best! u doing great job!!!:thanks::thanks::thanks:

[valuat]

3r1c wrote this software off his own back, for FREE, and then started this thread to help people out.


Yes. But that does not mean that anyone in this position - providing useful software for free - can say anything in whatever way he/she wants. Everytime someone points out something that might be wrong with the software he first blames the user and then tries to figure out what's going on. He might be putting some people off with those comments, that's all. But the software is great, never sad it wasn't.

He could give it up and sent out an update that kills the software if he wants.

uuuuuuhhh. I'm gravely concerned now.

And why does he need to be professional? are you paying him to be?

That was about the way he communicates, some could take it personally. And yes, I might make a donation, so I would be paying him, wouldn't I?. Or you really think that "donation" is not a form of payment? Even though it is an ex-post payment, it is a payment nonetheless.

Anyway, let's try the updated version and see how it works.

[nunyabuizness]

@ valuat:

dude, i think you need to chill out and stop grinding everyone in the forum as if you made it and the program. if youre gonna give sass to 3r1c and "withhold" donations because you have the almighty power, ill compensate for it because i have used mkv2vob since its inception and have successfully added roughly 20 720p and 1080p movies to my ps3 (using dvds). so stop it.

question 3r1c, i know its been brought up, but there are some movies that have amazing sound that (it seems to me) are just too good for ac3. would it be possible in the next available update to include a bdmv output to allow dts audio? band of brothers, for example, would be perfect for this as it is already 1280x720 (without crop bars) and has dts audio. please think about this for the next update and thanks, honestly, for all your hard work.

also: has anyone converted almost identical files (not necessarily the same movie, but two with the same resolution, both had to be transcoded) using xvid for one and x264 for the other see which produces a smaller file size? i would but my computer in my dorm is slow and i do all my movies at home
my question is does anyone know which compresses the file size the best? cuz i know mpeg2 takes as much space as it wants. thank you very much in advance

[canoehead]

theres no point, the ps3 wont allow you to select the language anyway, it will just play the first track.

Not trying to be dick on this - but are you sure that it wouldn't be possible in a M2TS - since those files are meant to have multiple soundtracks on Blu-Rays? Same thing for subtitles.

Anyway, thanks again for a great program - I've got the latest version transcoding away at home, looking forward to seeing the results!

[guru1968]

m2ts files alone don't play as good as if "in the blu-ray environment"...
maybe because there are sort-of controlling files that are missing if playing the m2ts alone (comparable to a .vob without the proper .ifo in DVD language)!

I tried a lot of those combinations, only valueable container if you really need more than one video and one audio stream seems mp4 (BUT: your still limited to 4GB files, even with latest FW), or DivX.
mp4 containers work with multiple audio, subtitles seem not to work (up to 4 GigaBytes)
divX work with multiple audio and multiple subtitles (more than 2 GigaBytes with FW 2.20; don't know of any max-limit)
I've read that PS3 is going to be divX certified, so maybe this is the way to go for archiving movies...

[eitach]

Hi 3r1c!

About the Hebrew support, first i wrote to you how it looks like (I attached picture), but i found the solution!, i enter to the SRT file with Notepad and i changed the encoding to "UTF-8" and it's work perfectly!, we can see Hebrew!. so if can do that the program will do it automatically or you have some other option that it's work...

Second, when i try to convert file and i getting the message "no free space" i change the option "file splitting:none" and the massage doesn't apper! and the convert is working!, why?
u can do another method that the program first convert to hole file and after that will split it? I think that option will be solution to a lot of people who don't have many free space.

[canoehead]

m2ts files alone don't play as good as if "in the blu-ray environment"...
maybe because there are sort-of controlling files that are missing if playing the m2ts alone (comparable to a .vob without the proper .ifo in DVD language)!



Interesting - the M2TSs I've made from BLu-Rays seem to be smooth as silk, and as you may know, MP4s have been messed up since Firmware 2.20.

[babbar]

it won't let me copy to external hard drive(FAT32) some files are not in sync with audio.

[canoehead]

Hi 3r1c - I'm afraid that the making really small x264 bug is still around. I queued up 3 files into the program this morning, one of them seemed to convert perfectly, and the input and output file sizes are about the same, but another came out about 10% the size of the original file - ie same problem as before. The third file is still running.

Let me know if I can get you more info.

[djmas1998]

Hi 3r1c - I'm afraid that the making really small x264 bug is still around. I queued up 3 files into the program this morning, one of them seemed to convert perfectly, and the input and output file sizes are about the same, but another came out about 10% the size of the original file - ie same problem as before. The third file is still running.

Let me know if I can get you more info.


Out of curiosity, the files that become pixelated... are they dts by chance? Just asking because I have a file that gets pixelated also and it has dts sound.

hopefully he knows what exactly causes this problem. Absolute fantastic program!

[3r1c]

pm me the filename

[micro23]

Love your program. I have used it many many times. Quick question what is actually better mp4 or m2ts both seem to work well.

I have had great success with 5.1 and Dolby Digital.

But the 1080P version of The Fifth Element backup im trying to use just wont start when I launch it. What am I doing wrong? I'm going to try m2ts next and then im going to split it if that doesent work. Any ideas?

Great work!

Nothing worked, trying 4 gig vob now....

[micro23]

I went into tvversity and changed the settings on the mp4 to transcode = never and it worked PERFECT full 8 gig file thanks!

Once again I really really love your program great work!

[SKAPiter]

3r1c, thanks for the great app!

One request: Since you added the option to encode into XviD, can you make a check mark option that will mux ALL audio tracks from the MKV into AVI? Thanks.

P.S. I noticed that file size of resulted XviD files became much smaller with the latest version. Looks like you lowerd bitrate. Can you explain how you determine bitrate for XviD files, and can you provide some flexibility for this process, like suggested and manual bitrate option?

[Ryu77]

For all those that would like multiple audio tracks, DTS audio, switchable subtitle tracks etc... It is possible on the PS3! You will need to author your content into Blu-ray structure. This can be burnt into a DVD-5/DVD-9 if you like. The PS3 will "label" it as AVCHD but it will play the full feature set of Blu-ray discs.

[djmas1998]

For all those that would like multiple audio tracks, DTS audio, switchable subtitle tracks etc... It is possible on the PS3! You will need to author your content into Blu-ray structure. This can be burnt into a DVD-5/DVD-9 if you like. The PS3 will "label" it as AVCHD but it will play the full feature set of Blu-ray discs.


any chance on a "how to tutorial" on this. Maybe a link perhaps???

thanks in advance,

djmas

[FOSI]

3r1c: new tsmuxer out:

* Version 1.7.3(b)
- Improved M2TS splitting in Blu-ray mode
- bug fixed: some H.264 streams in version 1.7.1/1.7.2 did not work.

* Version 1.7.4(b)
- I have made small updating, now tsMuxeR will be less sensitive to bad frames in H.264

[Sephiroth0000]

31rc,

I have been attempting to use your your current uptodate MKV2VOB and I always get ERROR TRANSCODING when attempting to convert my MKV files. The files I am working with are EVO files converted to VIDEO ONLY MKV with EAC3TO and AC3 audio muxed in together with MKVMERGE. I can run these files fine with your older MKV2VOB versions but not the current one.... what gives?

[Ryu77]

any chance on a "how to tutorial" on this. Maybe a link perhaps???

thanks in advance,

djmas

I recently laid out the steps on another forum. Here's the link: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/646621/3916260

[Thunder2001]

@Ryu77

The Problem of your way is the file must have a correct HD or Full HD size an must fit for DVD5 or DVD9. With mkvtovob is no limit in screen solution, in the size and i can play over a Network device.

[ndunn1979]

Hi 3r1c - I'm afraid that the making really small x264 bug is still around. I queued up 3 files into the program this morning, one of them seemed to convert perfectly, and the input and output file sizes are about the same, but another came out about 10% the size of the original file - ie same problem as before. The third file is still running.

Let me know if I can get you more info.

I am having this problem as well, trying to re-encode a 1080P version of Planet Earth. It takes all day to re-encode then the resulting file is ~268M and unplayable. I was using an earlier version (the one before the PS3 update) and it gave an error saying transcoding failed. Is it possible that's still happening but is not being reported as a failure? Do you output any log files anywhere that could be useful in debugging or providing feedback? An option to save intermediate files might be helpful for debugging troublesome files.

By the way, I love the program.

[ajamils]

Downloaded the latest version last night and converted 4 movies with it (3 were 720p and one was 1080p). All 720p file did not require transcoding (according to mk2vob) and they worked fine. According to mk2vob 1080p file required transcoding and it went through the whole process but at the end trancoding failed and there was no output file.

[lazarusbf]

Hello
i was wondering if i was the only one who used this great application to mux 720p mkv files whose original sizes are 4,3Gb to make them fit onto just one dvdr (single layer) ?
every time i've muxed those, i always get an ouput which is just a little too big (approx. 4,6Gb) so then i cannot burn it
surely there's a way (is editing the end/start credits the one and only way?) :stupid:

[Ryu77]

@Ryu77

The Problem of your way is the file must have a correct HD or Full HD size an must fit for DVD5 or DVD9. With mkvtovob is no limit in screen solution, in the size and i can play over a Network device.

Ummm, no that isn't true. Did you read that link thoroughly?

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/646621/3916260

If you are using a DTS audio stream, you will need to make sure that you do not crop the borders (the resolution must be 720p:1280 x 720 or 1080p:1920 x 1080). If you are using AC3, it is safe to crop the borders if you wish.

You will see that I stated if you want to keep DTS audio, you will need to author in Blu-ray structure and yes in this format you will need to comply with standard HD resolutions (1280 x 720 or 1920 x 1080).

If you are happy with AC3 audio, then you can simply export a raw M2TS media file. This can be any resolution you like.

Also, you will note that the steps I linked to are more focused on recompressing a Blu-ray disc to fit onto a DVD. If you already have a file small enough, then of course most of those steps can be excluded. I don't think I need to explain which steps need to be excluded and which ones don't. If you need that explained, then you probably shouldn't be trying to author Blu-ray content in the first place and are best off with an automated application like mkv2vob.

For the M2TS media file to play over a network device, you just simply rename the extension. Did you know that mkv2vob uses the M2TS container and renames the extension? So my point is that it's doing the same thing through an automated application.

There is no way to get multiple audio tracks, DTS audio, switchable subtitle tracks etc. without authoring to Blu-ray format (or Blu-ray on DVD). The only viable alternative with the PS3's recent firmware release (v2.20) is the DivX media format. This format allows multiple audio tracks and switchable subtitles, but DTS audio is not supported in this format.

[djmas1998]

I recently laid out the steps on another forum. Here's the link: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/646621/3916260


just wanted to say thanks so much for the link.

it's much appreciated!

[veggav]

Ryu, using your method with AC3 with the cropped bars and muxing with tsremuxer

Two question in this option you choose to remux to "create a blu-ray disk" option
or remux into m2ts ?

Any possibility trought this way to have subtitle working ?

[Ryu77]

Ryu, using your method with AC3 with the cropped bars and muxing with tsremuxer

Two question in this option you choose to remux to "create a blu-ray disk" option
or remux into m2ts ?

Any possibility trought this way to have subtitle working ?

Please read the link properly... It's all explained there.

M2TS=Borders cropped, AC3 audio (no DTS), no subtitles etc.

Blu-ray=720p/1080p resolution only, DTS audio is ok, multiple audio tracks and switchable subtitles are supported.

If you do not want to author as Blu-ray disc and you want subtitles, then your only option is to hardcode them. From what I understand mkv2vob automates this.

[veggav]

ok, thanks
i'm using megui to make my mkv compilant right now.

[Sephiroth0000]

A N Y O N E ,


I have been attempting to use your your current uptodate MKV2VOB and I always get ERROR TRANSCODING when attempting to convert my MKV files. The files I am working with are EVO files converted to VIDEO ONLY MKV with EAC3TO and AC3 audio muxed in together with MKVMERGE. I can run these files fine with your older MKV2VOB versions but not the current one.... what gives?

[ajamils]

A N Y O N E ,


I have been attempting to use your your current uptodate MKV2VOB and I always get ERROR TRANSCODING when attempting to convert my MKV files. The files I am working with are EVO files converted to VIDEO ONLY MKV with EAC3TO and AC3 audio muxed in together with MKVMERGE. I can run these files fine with your older MKV2VOB versions but not the current one.... what gives?

I'm getting the same error on every file that need to be transcoded. I think something is broken in the latest version.

[djmas1998]

just wanted to say thanks for such a great program. Keep up the good work!

[ajamils]

noticed another strange thing today. All the movies that I converted with the latest version show up as "Corrupt Data" in Ps3 but they play fine. Also, first part of one of the movies does not play..instead just shows a black screen but if I forward couple of minutes then it starts playing :confused:

[gusf1]

Hi

I have a query to do with MKV2VOB (which I think is great and nearly solves all my problems!)

However I have been trying to watch some content which has english subtitles for non-english dialogue.

I have been unable to hardcode the subtitles for this content without hardcoding throughout the content. Would it be possible to allow a user to select which subtitle track to use rather than the language? When playing original MKV using VLC I can select the right subtitle track and I know which number it is, but when I use MKV2VOB I either have no subtitles, or I have them throughout. Examples of content which I have been trying to watch are Rendition (arabic parts) and 30 Days of Night (vampire speak?!) both of which have english subtitles for the non-english parts.

Thanks for any advice on how to sort this out!

Gus

[naj]

When playing original MKV using VLC I can select the right subtitle track and I know which number it is

If you know what track it is, you just need to re-create a mkv with the correct track. To do that simply use mkvextract to extract h264, ac3/dts and the correct subtitle track. Then just use mkvmerge to recreate those 3 tracks into a new mkv. Then feed it to mkv2vob as normally. The better would be that mkv2vob supported it nativelly, but since it doesn't...

[yigal33]

file 4.37giga after the transcording make a new file with 5.38
giga

please fix that!

tanks


yigal 33

[winoni71]

Wouldn't be possible to remux a Wmv video to another container and transcoding the 5.1 wma audio into 5.1 Ac3?

[mmace]

Still having problem with a 1080p and DTS video file, it comes out with no audio when done. it says it's transcoding the DTS each time but doesn't seem to work (the embedded AC3 is only stereo)

http://www.maffmace.co.uk/diehard.jpg

EDIT:
got this from MKV Info if it helps

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(MKVInfo) | + Seek position: 4099 at 51
(MKVInfo) | + Seek entry at 56
(MKVInfo) | + Seek ID: 0x16 0x54 0xae 0x6b (KaxTracks) at 59
(MKVInfo) | + Seek position: 4319 at 66
(MKVInfo) | + Seek entry at 71
(MKVInfo) | + Seek ID: 0x11 0x4d 0x9b 0x74 (KaxSeekHead) at 74
(MKVInfo) | + Seek position: 13014708250 at 81
(MKVInfo) | + Seek entry at 89
(MKVInfo) | + Seek ID: 0x1c 0x53 0xbb 0x6b (KaxCues) at 92
(MKVInfo) | + Seek position: 13014652238 at 99
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(MKVInfo) | + Max BlockAddition ID: 0 at 4399
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(MKVInfo) | + Codec decode all: 1 at 4420
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(MKVInfo) | + Video track at 4609
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(MKVInfo) | + MinCache: 0 at 4659
(MKVInfo) | + Timecode scale: 1.000000 at 4663
(MKVInfo) | + Max BlockAddition ID: 0 at 4671
(MKVInfo) | + Codec ID: S_TEXT/ASS at 4675
(MKVInfo) | + Codec decode all: 1 at 4687
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(MKVInfo) | + A track at 5496
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(MKVInfo) | + Lacing flag: 0 at 5522
(MKVInfo) | + MinCache: 0 at 5525
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(MKVInfo) | + Max BlockAddition ID: 0 at 5537
(MKVInfo) | + Codec ID: S_TEXT/ASS at 5541
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(MKVInfo) | + MinCache: 0 at 9208
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(MKVInfo) | + Max BlockAddition ID: 0 at 9220
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(MKVInfo) |+ Cluster at 11072

[3r1c]

file 4.37giga after the transcording make a new file with 5.38
giga

please fix that!

tanks


yigal 33

this is not a bug.

[yigal33]

tanks about the great program!!!:thanks:

[ajamils]

Still having problem with a 1080p and DTS video file, it comes out with no audio when done. it says it's transcoding the DTS each time but doesn't seem to work (the embedded AC3 is only stereo)

http://www.maffmace.co.uk/diehard.jpg

i'm having problems with one of the 1080p files too. mkv3vob goes through the whole process of transcoding and at then end it say "error transcoding" and no output file is generated.

[Glorioso]

Same problem here with DTS sound, it processes it but the final file has no audio.

[Audioboxer]

3r1c, with the above mentioned DTS issues, have you ever thought about trying to incorporate another program to do the audio transcoding?

As I've said a few times in this topic, some 720p stuff with DTS will refuse to work on the PS3/in MKV2VOB, unless I manually convert DTS to AC3 myself, and rebuild the MKV.

Now I believe you use the same programs I use to extract the .dts file, and then extract it to 6 mono wav files (mkvextract and Tranzcode 0.4).

However to do the transcoding I think you use BeSweet?

I've used WAV to AC3 Encoder - http://www.thefrontend.net/EncWAVtoAC3/ on any problematic MKVs ive had, then rebuilt and ran through MKV2VOB and they ALWAYS work.

Could you try using WAV to AC3 encoder instead of BeSweet?

Maybe it would fix any issues people have with DTS?

Just a suggestion, not that I know anything about how complicated it is to write/program MKV2VOB :P

[gusf1]

If you know what track it is, you just need to re-create a mkv with the correct track. To do that simply use mkvextract to extract h264, ac3/dts and the correct subtitle track. Then just use mkvmerge to recreate those 3 tracks into a new mkv. Then feed it to mkv2vob as normally. The better would be that mkv2vob supported it nativelly, but since it doesn't...

Great, thanks, I've tried this once and it works great! Didn't take long either. 2nd time didn't work so well as mkvmerge crashes but that's not mkv2vob problem.

cheers
gus

[3r1c]

it works on every dts movie i have tried, and there certainly would be no difference between using besweet or wav to ac3, its the decoding the original thats important.

it would be more likely that your remuxing of the mkv, and not the changing to ac3 that is solving the problem.

[Glorioso]

it works on every dts movie i have tried, and there certainly would be no difference between using besweet or wav to ac3, its the decoding the original thats important.

it would be more likely that your remuxing of the mkv, and not the changing to ac3 that is solving the problem.

3r1c, the last file i used with DTS i transcoded to xvid/avi, the final file has no audio... but has a audio stream acording to mediainfo. But in my PC i dont get audio but have video, and the PS3 refuses to play the file.

[Audioboxer]

it works on every dts movie i have tried, and there certainly would be no difference between using besweet or wav to ac3, its the decoding the original thats important.

it would be more likely that your remuxing of the mkv, and not the changing to ac3 that is solving the problem.

Ahhh fair point.

I'll try taking the problematic MKVs, extracting the video and audio, and then remuxing the MKV.

I'll run it through MKV2VOB afterwards.

Must just be remuxing the MKV that solves something... dunno what though?

* Version 1.7.3(b)
- Improved M2TS splitting in Blu-ray mode
- bug fixed: some H.264 streams in version 1.7.1/1.7.2 did not work.

By the way, looks like TSMuxer has been sorted out if you plan on updating to it.

[Sephiroth0000]

I'm getting the same error on every file that need to be transcoded. I think something is broken in the latest version.

Does'nt matter what I throw at it but it fails everytime. DOES anyone have any suggestions or the same problem at all?

[FOSI]

do you ppl have version 2.2.1 ?????????

[jaguar8311]

You should never Transcode, Loses quality, but one of my Blu-Ray Movies. Rattatouile, ALWAYS wants to transcode and in the end creates a file that's about 300MB?

I have read the above posts and I don't understand exactly what programs I need and how to go about it. Thank you and the program has been awesome!

[carbonkid]

I also have problems when trancoding DTS to AC3 trough the program, the prblem beign, some weird glitchs in the final AC3 file. To solve the problem I've used "EAC3to" wich is the best program to transcode DTS to AC3.

Anothe thing that is happening latelly is in middle of the movies, the image presents an horizontal glitch that last from 1/2 second to let's say 3 seconds, various times in the movies. This happening since version 2.1.2 (i didn't do any transcode in the 2.1.1 version so I don't know if the problem wa present or not). By that I've reinstaled my Windows and so the codecs, and that may be the problem. Is this happening to anyone else?

[silverpalm]

hi great app used it for a while now this new verison has the mpeg setting been changed as any new encode hads at lest 2gbs to the space even a 6.5gb comes out at nearly 9.5gb is there a way to change that
i used the very first verison of the app and it made the same file 6.81gb however as you know with the early verison you couldnt fast forward the file on the ps3 without errors sound etc,unlike the lastest verison which worked great fastward and rewind

byt not complaining great app thank you

[Sephiroth0000]

do you ppl have version 2.2.1 ?????????

Most recent update yes. If I attempt to bypass the transcode then the MUXING FAILS so thats a no go. Any particular codecs I should have installed to make it run more efficently?

[FOSI]

dont know what is the cause. I dont have any problems, xp sp3 5508 isntalled + klite codec pack + vlc + mk2vob. working fine on my 720p movies till now. yesterdey done JUNO 720p, DTS to ac3 worked fine, but i will take a better look.

seen the file, seems ok. good DTS to AC3 transcode here

[japr99]

DTS to AC3 direct

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/Convert_DTS_to_AC3

thanks to all.

[God Radio]

Does'nt matter what I throw at it but it fails everytime. DOES anyone have any suggestions or the same problem at all?


I get audio but no video since its just a black screen on every conversion with the new version(2.04? anywho its the latest version that I tried last night).

And I have an older version that was working on my laptop but the newest version is busted?

[God Radio]

DTS to AC3 direct

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/Convert_DTS_to_AC3

thanks to all.


But the problem is that I need an mts or mt2ts container so that the PS3 will play the muxed files.

[God Radio]

it works on every dts movie i have tried, and there certainly would be no difference between using besweet or wav to ac3, its the decoding the original thats important.

it would be more likely that your remuxing of the mkv, and not the changing to ac3 that is solving the problem.


I have a request please.

Please can we have an option to just re-containerize the files?

When I have an .mkv file with AC3 audio I need an option to just re-containerize to an .mt2ts container since my file all ready has AC3 audio and video I do not want to transcode.

Thank you.

[ajamils]

I have a request please.

Please can we have an option to just re-containerize the files?

When I have an .mkv file with AC3 audio I need an option to just re-containerize to an .mt2ts container since my file all ready has AC3 audio and video I do not want to transcode.

Thank you.

If you file does not need transcoding mkv2vob won't transcode it. It will just change the container.

[ajamils]

3r1c, with the above mentioned DTS issues, have you ever thought about trying to incorporate another program to do the audio transcoding?

As I've said a few times in this topic, some 720p stuff with DTS will refuse to work on the PS3/in MKV2VOB, unless I manually convert DTS to AC3 myself, and rebuild the MKV.

Now I believe you use the same programs I use to extract the .dts file, and then extract it to 6 mono wav files (mkvextract and Tranzcode 0.4).

However to do the transcoding I think you use BeSweet?

I've used WAV to AC3 Encoder - http://www.thefrontend.net/EncWAVtoAC3/ on any problematic MKVs ive had, then rebuilt and ran through MKV2VOB and they ALWAYS work.

Could you try using WAV to AC3 encoder instead of BeSweet?

Maybe it would fix any issues people have with DTS?

Just a suggestion, not that I know anything about how complicated it is to write/program MKV2VOB :P

How do you convert DTS to wav ?

[naj]

I found out a even better way to convert DTS to AC3: BeHappy.

It uses avisynth + dts plugin to decode + aften to encode to ac3.

It works great, it even lets you configure many parameters like dynamics and volume.

You can read more about it in dimzon's thread here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=104686

And you can download a direct binary with the complete working package, preped by shon3i here: http://www.box.net/shared/nkihizx1dh

[3r1c]

When transcoding USE ONLY MPEG-2 mode as it is the only mode currently working without problems.

[canoehead]

Damnit. couldn't you people have posted all this 24 hours ago ? :p I eventually managed to use the audio part of MeGui to do the job but it was not pretty. I had a very high bitrate DTS that was making MKV2VOB and everything else choke. I still love this program, but there are the 10-15% of files that don't work properly, and which require more manual intervention - I'm learning to do those faster.

[ajamils]

I found out a even better way to convert DTS to AC3: BeHappy.

It uses avisynth + dts plugin to decode + aften to encode to ac3.

It works great, it even lets you configure many parameters like dynamics and volume.

You can read more about it in dimzon's thread here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=104686

And you can download a direct binary with the complete working package, preped by shon3i here: http://www.box.net/shared/nkihizx1dh

tried using BeHappy but every time it starts to convert the file...it crashes.

[naj]

tried using BeHappy but every time it starts to convert the file...it crashes.

Have you tried the package I linked?

I had problems when manually setting the various tools together, but with that package it run flawless in 4 ou 5 films by now...

[ajamils]

Have you tried the package I linked?

I had problems when manually setting the various tools together, but with that package it run flawless in 4 ou 5 films by now...

if you dont mind, can u post a screen capture of your settings ?

[jahobo]

When transcoding USE ONLY MPEG-2 mode as it is the only mode currently working without problems.

thanks for the update, ill wait on anymore transcoding till everything gets fixed, i was having the small vob file problems still.

and thanks again for making this program, once you get the progarm running again ill donate what i can to ya

[naj]

if you dont mind, can u post a screen capture of your settings ?

Here they are:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4245/behappy1ju9.png

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6/behappy2ju2.png

Then you just need to set input and output files, hit [Enqueue] and then [Start].

[usnek]

Hi,

Just want to share a strange experience with mkv2vob. I converted a mkv movie with audio in DTS and video in AVC. I chose transcoding always to avi using XVID method. The reason for transcoding is because I want to add switchable subtitle using AVIADDXSUB.

When the transcoding finished, I tried to play it on PS3 before adding the subtitle, and PS3 was not able to play it. It did play the file (no corrupted or unrecognized file message), but it was just blank screen and no audio. I hit "select" on the remote, and it shows no video and audio bitrate.

Ignoring the problem, I then proceed to add the subtitle file using AVIADDXSUB anyway, since it took me a long time to transcode it on my slow computer. The AVIADDXSUB created a divx file within minutes, and then I try and play it on PS3. This time the file is playable with video, audio and subtitle, and everything worked! It is strange how AVIADDXSUB repackaged (I assume) the transcoded file, and it suddenly plays fine. Anyway, just want to share this with those people who had problem with XVID transcoding using mkv2vob.

[3r1c]

The ps3 doesnt seem to like the avi created by mencoder, but remuxing it makes it work. this will be done in the next version.

[jbruckner]

When installing mkv2vob installation is stopped due to "an unexpected fatal error". Because there is no error log I have no idea what is wrong with the install. I run a pretty stripped down version of Windows XP, so I think the issue might come from there, but I have no idea what I am missing that this program needs. I thought the issue might be stemming from my services, so I have provided a screen capture of my services currently running, and the services.msc, as well as the error screen.

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3983/39615565ku7.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3983/39615565ku7.b8d78e68fc.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=523&i=39615565ku7.png)

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4301/45397203zj6.png (http://imageshack.us)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/1362/60809413je5.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/1362/60809413je5.7b44d8baf0.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=523&i=60809413je5.png)

I'm at a loss for what to do. I have tried everything I can think of to get this running, but I have had no success.

[3r1c]

if you have unofficially modified xp then that would be the problem.

[ajamils]

I was finally able to convert the problematic file using mpeg2 transcoding but the output file is not usuable. It is filled with blockiness, noise and compression artifacts. All these things do not exist in the original file, which is 1080p rip.

[3r1c]

can someone send me a pm with filename which transcodes to undersized x264 in the latest version.
so far it works for the file i have to test it with, so i cannot find the problem.

mpeg2 on 1080p might be some blockyness, because the max bitrate available in the mpeg2 encoder isnt really high enough and mpeg2 is inefficient.

[ajamils]

can someone send me a pm with filename which transcodes to undersized x264 in the latest version.
so far it works for the file i have to test it with, so i cannot find the problem.

mpeg2 on 1080p might be some blockyness, because the max bitrate available in the mpeg2 encoder isnt really high enough and mpeg2 is inefficient.

in that case, wat do you recommend ?

[3r1c]

i have found the problem with x264 transcoding, if your source file bitrate is over 10mbps it will be encoded wrong, this will be fixed in next version.

Its too late for me to do it now so it will be tomorrow.

[djmas1998]

you are the man. Thanks for fixing this!

[God Radio]

i have found the problem with x264 transcoding, if your source file bitrate is over 10mbps it will be encoded wrong, this will be fixed in next version.

Its too late for me to do it now so it will be tomorrow.

Thank you and after this problem is fixed please let me say that you deserve some time off since I for one am both amazed and impressed by your diligence and work ethic in getting this program up and running.

Once again thank you for all the hard work put into MKVtoVOB.

[canoehead]

That makes sense, based on a brief survey of 20 files I just did.

[FOSI]

yay, 2.2.2 for me. i'm luck that i only mkvobed 720p yet. no 10mbps for me

[ajamils]

i have found the problem with x264 transcoding, if your source file bitrate is over 10mbps it will be encoded wrong, this will be fixed in next version.

Its too late for me to do it now so it will be tomorrow.

Thanks for all the hard work and support.

[FOSI]

3r1c could you add timer to 2.2.2. Like:
"Job done in 1h27m" or something like that

It would be cool, but not entirely necessary

[ajamils]

3r1c could you add timer to 2.2.2. Like:
"Job done in 1h27m" or something like that

It would be cool, but not entirely necessary

That's a good idea. I second that.

[Glorioso]

That's a good idea. I second that.

Would be a interesting feature!:)

[ajamils]

3r1c,

Is it possible for the software to check the size of the file and if its a little of 4GB FAT32 limit, it should split the file in two equal files or can you implement custom split size ?

The reason why I'm asking about is that the last few movies that I converted only had 2-5 mins of movie in the second file and another one only had one scene and then ending credits.

[jbruckner]

What specifics from XP does your program use? Is there any way to troubleshoot this error? Before you had an install I used to get activeX errors. Is there any way for me to see what the install is getting hung up on?

[3r1c]

jbruckner: I dont make the installer, its standard wise windows installer used by many apps, it expects the files that come with your OS to be there, if you have tampered with your windows installation or deleted system files its not the installers fault.
Try reinstall this http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C and run windows update.
Another idea might be to install SP3, it might replace the files your missing.

ajamils: does it really matter? its still going to stop and need you to select the next file.

[ajamils]

ajamils: does it really matter? its still going to stop and need you to select the next file.

nopes it doesn't. I'm just nitpicking :)

[azyd]

3r1c


Maybe you can add support for ogg audio files...... would be really helpfull with the h264 anime that are really popular right now........

[Audioboxer]

More DTS issues :(

Like Ratatouille, Run Fatboy Run has video speed up.

Sound doesn't speed up but video does... Happens every so often.

I managed to fix this in Ratatouille by converting to AC3 myself, I'll see if Run Fatboy Run works with manual conversion as well.

By the way, none of the above films have the video speed up on the PC, it's only when playing back on the PS3.

[ajamils]

Hopefully 3r1c will post the update today which will fix all the problems.

[Audioboxer]

More DTS issues :(

Like Ratatouille, Run Fatboy Run has video speed up.

Sound doesn't speed up but video does... Happens every so often.

I managed to fix this in Ratatouille by converting to AC3 myself, I'll see if Run Fatboy Run works with manual conversion as well.

By the way, none of the above films have the video speed up on the PC, it's only when playing back on the PS3.

Used my usual method, mkvextract, tranzcode to extract 6 mono wavs, and then Wav to AC3 encoder 2.0.

Run Fat Boy Run now works without video skipping, just like Ratatouille did.

I know you said earlier 3r1c it might be since im remuxing the mkv, but I don't know if that is the case....

The app you use to convert DTS to AC3, seems to cause some issues with certain movies.

As I said in my quote, all these problematic movies playback fine on the PC, it's when you go to play them on the PS3 issues appear.

And the only way I've been able to solve these issues is by converting DTS to AC3 myself by the above method, then running the newly muxed MKV through MKV2VOB.

[evilmonkeys]

Just adding my 2 cents...

Love the program! I've used it extensively for a while now and want to send thanks for the great app!

I came across a problem when trying to convert an .mkv of Wrestlemania XXIV. mkv2vob shows an error message of "Unsupported Audio Codec: MPEG/L2" If this is something fixable in the future, I'd love to see it implemented.

I haven't followed this thread regularly, so if this has already been addressed, I apologize.

[3r1c]

V2.2.2 8/Apr/2008
Fixed sometimes xvid output not playable on ps3.
Fixed low quality x264 transcoding if source bitrate > 10mbps.
Other minor fixes.
Updated tsmuxer to 1.7.3(b)

Just bug fixes today, was going to do some other things but didnt have time.

[ajamils]

V2.2.2 8/Apr/2008
Fixed sometimes xvid output not playable on ps3.
Fixed low quality x264 transcoding if source bitrate > 10mbps.
Other minor fixes.
Updated tsmuxer to 1.7.3(b)

Just bug fixes today, was going to do some other things but didnt have time.

Let me be the first to say thanks for your continuous support.

:thanks:

[Rotor]

More DTS issues :(

Like Ratatouille, Run Fatboy Run has video speed up.

Sound doesn't speed up but video does... Happens every so often.

I managed to fix this in Ratatouille by converting to AC3 myself, I'll see if Run Fatboy Run works with manual conversion as well.

By the way, none of the above films have the video speed up on the PC, it's only when playing back on the PS3.
I can confirm exactly what you're saying, Audioboxer.

Run Fat Boy Run (DTS) definitely had the speed up issues you described when I converted.

I tried converting it 3 times, with 3 different releases of mkv2vob and they have all been the same. Haven't tried it with this latest build, though.

A couple of other files that required DTS convesion to AC3 have also shown the same problems.

I confirm that this problem only shows when being played back on the PS3.

Never had any issues at all with any files that had AC3 originally - just DTS.

I haven't tried your method to solve, as my PC bombs out when I use Wav to AC3 encoder. Bummer.


Rotor

P.S. Has anyone else noticed that FF & REW at speeds above 1.5x are a lot smoother now since the last PS3 firmware upgrade?

[FOSI]

yay. 2.2.2. thanks 3r1c. timer to 2.2.3...

and there is a tsmuxer 1.7.4(b) (but not on 1st page)

[7oby]

Nice Tool!

Is there a way to mux MPEG4-AVC + AC3 (5.1) to .vob on the command line? Or maybe at least .mkv -> .vob?

P.S.: The reason why I'm asking: I have a batch script convertig DVB-S2 Transport Streams encoded with MPEG4-AVC to PS3 compatible. It's completly batch without user intervention. Since tsmuxer used by mkv2vob can't deal with MPEG4-AVC embedded in .ts, I'm asking for a command line version. This would give me 5.1 sound using .vob files.

[KPERI]

[QUOTE][/QUOTELet me to say thanks for your continuous support.
:thanks::thanks:

[Audioboxer]

Anyone know if there's anyway you can change an x264 AVI with AC3 5.1 into an MKV file to run through MKV2VOB?

It's an HD-DVD rip done in AVI.

:thanks:

edit: It opens in mkvmerge, but the video is WMV3 :/

Am I right to assume the PS3 doesn't support WMV video and this file will need to be transcoded?

[Southstorm]

Use Yamb/mp4box to extract the streams, then remux with MKVMerge.

[Audioboxer]

I can confirm exactly what you're saying, Audioboxer.

Run Fat Boy Run (DTS) definitely had the speed up issues you described when I converted.

I tried converting it 3 times, with 3 different releases of mkv2vob and they have all been the same. Haven't tried it with this latest build, though.

A couple of other files that required DTS convesion to AC3 have also shown the same problems.

I confirm that this problem only shows when being played back on the PS3.

Never had any issues at all with any files that had AC3 originally - just DTS.

I haven't tried your method to solve, as my PC bombs out when I use Wav to AC3 encoder. Bummer.


Rotor

P.S. Has anyone else noticed that FF & REW at speeds above 1.5x are a lot smoother now since the last PS3 firmware upgrade?

What version?

2.0 recently came out.

And what do you mean by "bombs out"? Freezes?

I think it would be interesting if 3rc1 could use wav to ac3 encoder in MKV2VOB, even himself in a test build, just to see if the problematic movies we talk about work!

[azyd]

i did notice that most of the movies that i have recently encoded are a little hard to ff rw. once i ff the movie seems to hang and sits there, if i let it sit it start playing after 10 15 sec. , if i click circle and the restart the movie it will resume from the point i ff to. i dont know how long this has been going on cuse i dont usually ff in movies but i wanted to show some one a scene in a movie...... and thats when i noticed it......

it seem to be happening for a while, wish i could say what version on mkv2vob this all started in but i dont know.

[StevOt]

At first thank you for this very good tool.

I use mkv2vob to remux HDTV recordings. The resulting files can be played on the ps3, but it uses incorrect luminace levels. The ps3 thinks, that the file uses the hole range from 0 to 255. But usually in videos only the range from 16 to 235 is used. So the black on the screen is not really black, it is dark grey.
I don't know where the used level (PC or TV range) is set. Can this problem be fixed?

[canoehead]

i did notice that most of the movies that i have recently encoded are a little hard to ff rw. once i ff the movie seems to hang and sits there, if i let it sit it start playing after 10 15 sec. , if i click circle and the restart the movie it will resume from the point i ff to. i dont know how long this has been going on cuse i dont usually ff in movies but i wanted to show some one a scene in a movie...... and thats when i noticed it......

it seem to be happening for a while, wish i could say what version on mkv2vob this all started in but i dont know.


I've notices this lately - or perhaps more lately - as well. I think it may be a production of firmware 2.20 - the same one that crippled streaming mp4s (but VOBs and M2TSs are fine). I usually just hit stop and play rapidly.

I really do like my PS3, but Sony really isn't a software company.

[Rotor]

What version?

2.0 recently came out.

And what do you mean by "bombs out"? Freezes?

I think it would be interesting if 3rc1 could use wav to ac3 encoder in MKV2VOB, even himself in a test build, just to see if the problematic movies we talk about work!


You mean what PS3 firmware? The latest one's 2.20 and the searching seems to be a lot less picky or prone to freezing.

By "bombs out", I mean the program crashes and doesn't provide any output file.
I can't remember the exact error, but I'm not too concerned - I've got a brand spanking new Quad Core Extreme QX6850 machine here that arrived yesterday ... just waiting for a spare couple of hours to rip this old machine out and replace with it ...

It'd be nice if Mr. 3rc1 could look into the DTS>AC3 conversion issue - but I think he'll get to it in time, especially as there's so few of us actually realise that there IS a problem!

But totally, props to Mr. 3rc1 - it's an awesome little proggy, and will only get better with time (hopes!!)


Cheers,

Rotor

[3r1c]

on the ps3 goto settings/display settings and set
RGB Full range: Full
Super white: on

[Audioboxer]

on the ps3 goto settings/display settings and set
RGB Full range: Full
Super white: on

Don't put RGB full on unless your TV supports it or you'll crush your blacks.

Majority of HDTVs don't actually support RGB full, and turning it on will turn shades of black into jet black, therefore losing shadow detail and detail overall.

RGB full is primary for monitors, all you need to do is calibrate your TV properly to get deep blacks/good contrast.

For anyone who has it on and doesn't know if their TV supports it - http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=622671

Example of black crushing in post 1, and also this post - http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=622671&view=findpost&p=589239598

[3r1c]

I wasnt aware of that, but my tv only has one brightness setting, and the ps3 is the only device i have that has this limited/full setting, and with it on Full the picture looks normal like my satellite and xbox360 which also use the hdmi.

If i had to have it on limited, and lower my tv brightness, i would have to higher it back to normal when im not using the ps3.

But actually my tv doesnt have hdmi, it has DVI and i use an adapter, plus optical audio to my amp.

I tried the two test images, and i can see the 1 2 3 4 fine on the ps3, so i guess i was using the right setting.

Now on my pc LCD screen, i cant see 1&2 at all, and 3&4 are barely visible if i look closely. (at first i thought it was a black image then i looked again)

[StevOt]

I still use the RGB Full range setting as a work-around. But so I have always to switch between "full" to watch mkv2vob-files and "limited" to watch dvds/blu rays or play games.

[canoehead]

Hi 3r1c - I'm afraid that the latest version is still outputting the crippled 1/10 sized files. I tried two of the files that failed before and unfortunately they failed again. I also noted that after installing 2.2.2 the heading in the top of the window still says 2.2.1 - don't know if this is relevant.

[3r1c]

I also noted that after installing 2.2.2 the heading in the top of the window still says 2.2.1 - don't know if this is relevant.

Then you installed 2.2.1
The window title definitely says 2.2.2 in the latest version.

It should auto update when you run it, if u have a firewall make sure it doesnt block the connection.

[canoehead]

Odd - I shut it down again and restarted and it is now on 2.2.2 - sorry for the troube.

[darkedgex]

I have an MKV with a stereo (2.0 channel) DTS track inside, and MKV2VOB errors out when extracting the DTS track ("Error extracting DTS to WAV!"). However, in my Windows temp directory I see two .wav files which seem to have been generated as a result of MKV2VOB.

Is there a log I can post or anything I can do to help find what's causing the problem?

[3r1c]

I didnt even know there was a such thing as 2.0 channel dts, but its not supported, it errors because mkv2vob expects 6 wavs and only finds 2.

[God Radio]

Is there any way to use MKV2VOB to change the high 5.1 level to a lower level such as high 4.1 level so that these files( MKV with DTS 5.1 audio and high 5.1 level) will be playable?

I have a request that MKV2VOB be able to do this in a future update.

Thank you.

( I tried understanding hex editors and binreplace and seven asprins later my head is killing me as I am very confused on how to change levels).

[darkedgex]

I didnt even know there was a such thing as 2.0 channel dts, but its not supported, it errors because mkv2vob expects 6 wavs and only finds 2.
I would expect there would be all manner of channel configs for dts (just as there is 1.0 AC3, I suspect dts would also support mono applications, for example).

So I have two questions. =) 1) Is it possible to fix this? And 2) is there any particular reason dts should be transcoded to AC3? I mean, does the PS3 simply not support dts audio in a VOB container outside of a DVD?

#2 has probably been asked before, so I apologize. Other than this isolated incident, my experience with MKV2VOB has been pretty awesome, so thank you for this tool. =)

[3r1c]

Is there any way to use MKV2VOB to change the high 5.1 level to a lower level such as high 4.1 level so that these files( MKV with DTS 5.1 audio and high 5.1 level) will be playable?

I have a request that MKV2VOB be able to do this in a future update.

Thank you.

( I tried understanding hex editors and binreplace and seven asprins later my head is killing me as I am very confused on how to change levels).

mkv2vob already does that, but some files you cannot just change the level, it just wont work, there will never be a way to fix this without transcoding unless a future sony update enables it.

[plantunes]

Can anyone explain me why does a 4,3 Gb MKV file (LORD OF THE RINGS TWO TOWERS EXTENDED EDITION DISC 1) turns into a 600Mb vob file after conversion??? Is this normal?
The PS3 didn't read that file...is that because of the dubios size or because of it's huge name?

[Audioboxer]

Don't really know if this matters for MKVs but PS3 firmware 2.30

I have more good news to report today – the system software update will also add DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, which means the high-definition visuals of Blu-ray will now be matched with the highest quality audio for the ultimate movie-watching experience on PS3.

DTS-HD Master Audio is literally bit-for-bit identical to the studio master recording and makes movie soundtracks and sound effects truly come to life. The technology delivers audio at the incredibly high rate of 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, which is significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths, so you’ll be totally immersed in the sound. The firmware update will add DTS-HD High Resolution Audio as well, which is a similar output technology that requires less disc space. You can read more about both codecs here.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/10/firmware-v230-details-and-store-walkthrough/

Does that mean DTS might work? Or is DTS as we know it in MKVs and DTS-HD two different things?

If it means DTS works, then :eek::cool:

No more converting needed by MKV2VOB!

[Ryu77]

Don't really know if this matters for MKVs but PS3 firmware 2.30



http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/10/firmware-v230-details-and-store-walkthrough/

Does that mean DTS might work? Or is DTS as we know it in MKVs and DTS-HD two different things?

If it means DTS works, then :eek::cool:

No more converting needed by MKV2VOB!

DTS-HD and DTS are very different things. DTS-HD is a lossless compression format that replicates audio identical to the studio original. Regular DTS is a lossy codec. Here is a link found from the link that you posted that describes the differences: http://www.dts.com/dts-hd/dts-on-bluray-and-hddvd.php

The thing that I find confusing about what you said, is that DTS does already work on the PS3. DTS support is mandatory for any Blu-ray player. Most stand alone DVD players also have DTS decoders (or at the very least can send it via bitstream). I think where you are getting mixed up is that DTS can not play from a raw M2TS media file. I don't think this will change. However, DTS can play if you author that content in the correct Blu-ray structure. This can also be burnt onto regular DVD discs which the PS3 has no problem playing.

[Audioboxer]

DTS-HD and DTS are very different things. DTS-HD is a lossless compression format that replicates audio identical to the studio original. Regular DTS is a lossy codec. Here is a link found from the link that you posted that describes the differences: http://www.dts.com/dts-hd/dts-on-bluray-and-hddvd.php

The thing that I find confusing about what you said, is that DTS does already work on the PS3. DTS support is mandatory for any Blu-ray player. Most stand alone DVD players also have DTS decoders (or at the very least can send it via bitstream). I think where you are getting mixed up is that DTS can not play from a raw M2TS media file. I don't think this will change. However, DTS can play if you author that content in the correct Blu-ray structure. This can also be burnt onto regular DVD discs which the PS3 has no problem playing.

Ah ok, I understand better now, thanks.

[Xanga]

And currently i believe mpg files cannot be integrated with DTS?

[Nailab]

3r1c,

Thanks for this wonderful app. Unfortunately, I can't update it to the latest versions for the last month or so. Its the same problem that jbruckner is experiencing. The installer fails prematurely and I am running Vista Ultimatum.

You have hinted its the installer. If that's the case, is there any alternative way to install your application? Is it too much trouble to use a different installer? The last working version is 2.0.0.5.

Thanks again.

[3r1c]

All the 2.x version have the automatic update function.
Just run mkv2vob and it will update via the internet (make sure your firewall doesnt block the connection).

[Orusaka]

I have a problem with some files refusing to mux. In the older versions, they would simply hang on tsmuxer; in the newer versions the program just reports that muxing failed.

I'd glady give more info, if some-one could point me in the direction of some utility that might extract the relevant information from the file. These files play back normally on my computer, and are standard 720p tv rips, just like everything else I convert with this program.

I'm sorry if this has already been adressed, but 95 pages is a bit of a dounting task to read through.

Thank you very much in advance for any help you might be able to offer.

[kensi]

just a question.. when i convert and then watch it on my ps3.. it sometimes doesnt play smoothly.. it will kinda jag how do i fix that?

[Nailab]

All the 2.x version have the automatic update function.
Just run mkv2vob and it will update via the internet (make sure your firewall doesnt block the connection).

Thanks ...that worked!!. I don't know why uninstalling it and installing the new version does not work. Oh well ...

[jahobo]

just a question.. when i convert and then watch it on my ps3.. it sometimes doesnt play smoothly.. it will kinda jag how do i fix that?

are you streaming it to your ps3, sometimes i jags or studders cause the ps3 cant stream videos parts with too high of a mbps. ive had that problem with tversity, but i heard the new 2.3update for the ps3 will help in that department. its not the movie its the ps3 causing this to happen.

Thanks again 3r1c for everything, and for the quick fix on the small vob files. man shoot em up looks wicked and its all thanks to you.

a donation will come the next time i convert a movie

[MrSTI]

I havnt read the entire thread. I found this little program from another forum relating how to stream x264 to the PS3 and got this.

All i can is a HUGE thank you. Only used on one TV episode so far and i just cant find the right words to say thanks.

So i'll just say "THANKS".

Cheers

[johny1989]

i try to play some vids and they donnot start(black screen) i have the latest version.doom 2005 720p esir has this problem
is there any way to fix this?
thx

[Glorioso]

3r1c, when i use the split, at the end i get a error "object data ..." and no final result!!!

[plantunes]

Can anyone explain me why does a 4,3 Gb MKV file (LORD OF THE RINGS TWO TOWERS EXTENDED EDITION DISC 1) turns into a 600Mb vob file after conversion??? Is this normal?
The PS3 didn't read that file...is that because of the dubios size or because of it's huge name?

Can anyone explain me why this happens?

By the way...is it still necessary to ALWAYS TRANSCODE to have the possibility do Fast Forward and Rewind in this newer versions of mkv2vob?

[Colin_S]

I get this error when i try and convert a movie:

Unsupported Audio Codec - VORBIS

I have corevorbis installed. Can you help?

Thanks

Colin

[3r1c]

mkv2vob and ps3 do not support vorbis audio.

[forumhound]

Since the v2.2.2 update, I am getting "muxing failed", even when tested on files where it previously worked ok. I have tried a full re-installation. Doesn't help.. Running Vista Home Premium.

Anyone having the same problem. ?

[McHaggis69]

Nice app - been using it for a few months but now I have some questions -----


1 - After you've added a file and the 'transcode' begins, how do you cancel?

2 - If I want the best quality video i.e. I want to keep it HD, does it matter which transcoding codec I use? (if I use the x264 codec a 1080p movie can take all night) Is it worse quality output selecting the MPEG-2 fast codec?

3 - All my 720p movies have been fine after running them through this app, about half my 1080p movies go through the process, but when played back on the PS3, they are stuttery in particular the audio. why? Is this down to DTS?

4 - some 1080p movies dont need transcoding and MKVtoVOB is very quick outputting the mp4 file for my ps3... why?


:thanks: for any answers

[FOSI]

having some strange thing converting "Before.The.Devil.Knows.Youre.Dead.720p.x264".
When selecting file spliting 4.7GB transcode is ok but on two files.
But when selected 8.5GB the transcoding fails.
Transcoding with file splitting "none" produced a good file.
Testing 8.5 and 4.7 again... (all gone OK now) maybe it was a random error or something

winXP sp3 5508
mkv2vob 2.2.2
quadcore Q6600
4GB ram

[Colin_S]

mkv2vob and ps3 do not support vorbis audio.

It is meant to be just DTS, any idea why it would say it was vorbis?

[azyd]

mkv2vob and ps3 do not support vorbis audio.

does it not support vorbis because you havent implememted it or is it cuse the software running the encoding doesnt support vorbis?

[forumhound]

Since the v2.2.2 update, I am getting "muxing failed", even when tested on files where it previously worked ok. I have tried a full re-installation. Doesn't help.. Running Vista Home Premium.

Anyone having the same problem. ?

Damn, works ok on my XP machine.. not on Vista.. something wrong my end.. most annoying

[babystewie]

3r1c,

I just wanted to say that I signed up to this board just so I can post a giant THANK YOU for all the hard work you've put into this project of yours. Before your program came along, trying to get MKVs to play on the PS3 with 5.1 sound was an absolute nightmare.

Honestly, you are a talented and extremely helpful guy, and even though we tend to sound like a bunch of whiny pansies on this message board, I'm sure everyone here is as grateful as I am that you created your sweet little program.

In the future, I might post a question or feature request, but for now, I want to keep it simple and to-the-point... YOU'RE AWESOME!

[Gryphaea]

Firstly, thanks for writing this application. I've processed a number of files with great success

I did however process a number into full sized VOBS and now need to split them, to fit a FAT32 drive. Rather than obtain them again & re-process, can some recommend a splitter than can cope wth such a VOB ?



thanks

[3r1c]

Firstly, thanks for writing this application. I've processed a number of files with great success

I did however process a number into full sized VOBS and now need to split them, to fit a FAT32 drive. Rather than obtain them again & re-process, can some recommend a splitter than can cope wth such a VOB ?



thanks

If you made the vob with any mkv2vob version after v1.5 then you should be able to use tsmuxer to split it.

[3r1c]

Damn, works ok on my XP machine.. not on Vista.. something wrong my end.. most annoying

it should work on vista, i only use vista.

[twobells]

3r1c,

I just wanted to say that I signed up to this board just so I can post a giant THANK YOU for all the hard work you've put into this project of yours. Before your program came along, trying to get MKVs to play on the PS3 with 5.1 sound was an absolute nightmare.

Honestly, you are a talented and extremely helpful guy, and even though we tend to sound like a bunch of whiny pansies on this message board, I'm sure everyone here is as grateful as I am that you created your sweet little program.

In the future, I might post a question or feature request, but for now, I want to keep it simple and to-the-point... YOU'RE AWESOME!

I feel the same way, I supported all his hard work by donating a small sum.
I think thats the most positive way of thanking him.

tb

[Gryphaea]

If you made the vob with any mkv2vob version after v1.5 then you should be able to use tsmuxer to split it.

Thanks. TsMuxer doesn't output to VOB, so I've tried .ts & .msts. Both run for a few seconds and then say

"Reading buffer overflow. Possible container streams are not syncronized. Please, verify stream fps. "
What am i missing ?


thanks

[darkcryptorchid]

is it possible to get 2 audiostreams into 1 vob file? (or m2ts or ts or mpeg) my source is a 1080p mkv with 2 streams
thx

[forumhound]

it should work on vista, i only use vista.

Thanks.. suddenly working again.. don't know why, didn't do anything different..

Thanks for replying though

[Zbranek001]

I've been using the MKV2VOB for some time now....But I'm experiencing something new... Whenever I split the MKV file over 2 disc (Muxing it to VOB) ... The source is a 6GB MKV file with 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. The 1st disc will be 2 channel stereo only.... the 2nd disc will be in 5.1 Surround Sound! This has just started happenning. Any suggestions?

[CowTipper]

i have a weird problem.

I have a file that is a AC3 mkv file and mkv2vob will start muxing (it doesnt need to be transcoded, just remuxed) and it will get all the way up to about 90% and then MKV2VOB just stops converting the rest. No errors, i looked at the video and its perfect except the last 15 minutes are missing. I am under vista and i have tried it on 2 different PCs

[Quatre]

This is a great feature that came in a recent update to mkv2vob. I had forgotten whether it was tsMuxeR or mkv2vob that could do this but I knew it was one of them and assume it was tsMuxeR.

Seems tsMuxeR actually can't joint .ts files while mkv2vob can ironically.

I just added the first .ts file and mkv2vob says joining so i guess its working.

Is that the correct way to use mkv2vob to join .ts files? I haven't seen it talked about. Just add the first .ts file (would the last .ts file also work? cus I know with rars the first is best) and it will join them all into one and then make it a file playable on the ps3?

I chose .mt2s as file extension output but left it as mpeg2 encoding.

speaking of which I also haven't seen it mentioned but it seems some extensions sometimes will make it seem like the file doesn't work. I just did a 1080p x264 which had to be transcoded and i did mpeg2 transcoding option in mkv2vob but did .mp4 as the file extension.

the file didnt play on the pc or the ps3 and showed up on ps3 with an incorrect resolution and file size. Just changing the extension to .mpg made it work on pc (to test though i know often files that dont work on pc after mkv2vob do work on ps3) and works on the ps3 with proper info.

I think that had happened to me before with m2ts also where it didn't work and changing it to .vob or .mpg did. I'm just afraid some n00bs might think mkv2vob doesn't work if they choose .m2ts or .mp4 file extension and the file doesnt play.

.m2ts has worked for me when doing tv eps that are just remuxed to avc (no transcoding) and played from a fat32 ext. usb hdd so i dont know if its the usb hdd factor or that they weren't transcoded that allows the .m2ts extension to work in those instances but it might also be just TVersity didn't like the other extensions and why they didnt work.

once copied to the ps3 hdd they might have but i like to test it first streaming from pc via tversity before i then copy it to the ps3 hdd. Like with this recent transcoded 1080p x264 (it was an old one done improperly@ L5.1 so i knew it would need to be but chose it anyway over the 720p x264 with ac3 version which would have been easier, heh) Also, I know sometimes a non transcoded file will show up on the ps3 via tversity as an mpeg-2 or something and then once copied to the ps3 its properly labeled as an AVC.

Anyway for the .ts, I hope just choosing the first .ts will work. Does it need to transcode .ts files to work on ps3? I would think not and ps3 used to play .ts files at one point i think. I left it as mpeg-2 encoding which seems to work best and fastest and no less quality then the other encoding options (just larger file size which i dont mind)

My popcorn hour plays .ts files and in fact sometimes for x264 mkv that dont play properly on the pch (usually due to improper encoding like higher then L4.1 h.264 video and higher then 4 or 5 ref frames) can be muxed to .ts (10-15 min for 2hr 1080p mkv file) and work perfectly on the popcorn hour.

But, for now I have my pch in slightly secondary room and screen as its still a bit buggy and not everything always works though there is always fw updates. So for now i still prefer the ps3 (over 360 also) as my video playback device of choice even though the pch actually plays more file types and supports subs on/off etc.

I guess I could have used a different program to just join these .ts files into one to play on my PH but i forgot which program I have somewhere can do that and I wanted to see how mkv2vob joined them and what type of file it makes for ps3. and this way I will be able to watch in my main fam room on larger tv (where the ps3 is) with wife as its something she will want to see. While my pch is in basement home theatre with slight smaller screen (used mostly for 360 playing) and used more for stuff that she isnt interested in seeing. Believe it or not the ps3 is actually more dependable with video playback then the pch. Once through mkv2vob I know that the file will play on ps3 99% of the time while on the pch its a little testing and playing around with and kind of hit or miss with playback that I can't subject my wife to. When she sits down to watch a movie with me, I have to know its going to work properly with full ff/rw, seek, pause, resume functions and the pch has sporadic results with those functions as well depending on the file type and has no resume feature at all (though many have requested this so its prob coming in a future fw)

Ah, I now see that mkv2vob finished joining the .ts files into one and that it doesn't need transcoding. Its now muxing I'm assuming the now joined one .ts file into an avc?

Again to play on pch I could have skipped this part and just used a prog that joins the .ts file but this was nice to test and actually this way the output avc file will play in both rooms on both the ps3 and popcorn hour.

I haven't seen the .ts option talked about much but this really is a great feature/ability of mkv2vob so you can view .ts files on your ps3.

A lot of tv is ripped directly to .ts (especially 1080i stuff it seems) In fact I think many 720p x264 tv eps are made from that 1080i .ts file. The 1080i .ts file is considerably larger then the 720p x264 mkv of the same episode but supposedly is therefore better quality even though it is always debated whether 1080i is better then 720p and usually most say 720p is better though it also depends on what you are playing it on and its deinterlacer vs upconvert capabilities.

I will have to test a 1080i .ts file vs. a 720p x264 mkv of the same episode on both the ps3 (.ts and .mkv muxed to avc) and pch (raw .ts and .mkv file) to see if any difference and ultimately it probably wont be enough to justify the larger file size of the 1080i .ts over the 720p x264 mkv of the same 60 min. tv ep.

Maybe mkv2vob will take that large 1080i .ts file and mux it to a smaller avchd file for ps3, not sure.

But especially for files that come as multiple .ts files, it is really a nice feature that mkv2vob can join them for you so you dont have to use another program first and then proceeds to make it a file playable on ps3 (and i'm assuming most .ts files dont need to be transcoded)

mkv2vob used to not even accept .ts files let alone join them so it really has come a long way. Enjoy.

[winoni71]

Just out of curiosity, how can your program transcode videos in VBR in just one pass?

[jahobo]

hey 3r1c

just wondering if theres any chance you can boost up the dvd9 split ??? right now its splits it as 7.75gb for me, but if it gets to the total capacity of 7.96gb, i wouldnt need to split

is there any chance to do this ???

[MrSTI]

Hi again. I have a slight problem.

So far ALL my encodes with mk2vob have woked flawlessly except when i tried to do Equilibrium. For some reason it encodes it fine and gives me a proper sized output file (about 4,836,252kb against original 4,583,920, seems normal so far). It shows up on the PS3 with the MP2 sign next to it, click Play/Enter and it just dosnt start for some reason.

Allsettings are the same in mkv2vob as every other movie so far (BTW the smaple of the above movie worked though ?).

Below are the original specs of the RIP.

RELEASE.NAME..: Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264
RELEASE.DATE..: 26.01.2007

RUNTiME.......: 1:47:04
SiZE..........: 4.37 GB
ViDEO.CODEC...: x264
FRAMERATE.....: 23.976
BiTRATE.......: 5397kbps
RESOLUTiON....: 1280x544 OAR
AUDiO.........: English AC3 5.1 448kbps
SUBTiTLES.....:
SOURCE........: Equilibrium.HD-DVD.1080p.H264.DDPlus.5.1.EVO

MK3VOb is set to
Pre' Lang = English
File Split = None
Video Transoding = Auto
Output File Extension = mpg
Pre' Subtitle = None
Trnascoding = MPEG-2(FAST)

So far the above has worked for all movies and like i said even the sample for Equilibrium. Also just worked on Gone In Sixty Seconds. Just not sure why it isnt playing on the PS3. I'm using Vista SP1, streaming straight to the PS3 with no tversity or anything else in between.

Below is the output details using Mdeia Info

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : G:\To Burn\Hi-Def Movies\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mpg
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 4.61 GiB
PlayTime : 32ms

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.3

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 32ms
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

This is the Unconverted look from MediaInfo

General #0
Complete name : D:\To Convert\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 4.37 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate : 5845 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-01-27 00:43:20
Writing application : mkvmerge v1.8.1 ('Little By Little') built on Nov 25 2006 16:14:30
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.0

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1h 46mn
Bit rate : 5157 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Title : English
Language : English

Hopefully someone can help, as i'm not sure what is up. I've tried mpg, mts and vob under Output and none of them work. So any ideas would be great.

Off to work now.

Regards,

MrSTI

[Fufu]

hey 3r1c

just wondering if theres any chance you can boost up the dvd9 split ??? right now its splits it as 7.75gb for me, but if it gets to the total capacity of 7.96gb, i wouldnt need to split

is there any chance to do this ???


I have a similiar wish/suggestion. right now, if you choose the dvd5 split-size you end up with a file of 4,27 gb in size, in older versions it were the full 4,37 gb available on a dvd5, is it possible to change that back to the correct 4,37 gb ? sometimes this 100 mb per dvd make the difference between 2 or 3 dvds to burn.

and not to forget: thanks for your brilliant tool .

[Morlock60]

Hi,

great app - helped me a lot on many files for my PS3 already.

Some proposals for future enhancements if you don´t mind:
- There should be a way to abort a action in progress. Right now you have to kill the task and the background task

- As you already provide a progress bar, it would be nice to add a % figure to it, along with an estimated time until finish

- I would appreciate a log file where I can see what is going on, maybe add a "log" tab?

- It would be good to be able to know on what basis the decision to transcode (or not) is made. Currently I have some files that get transcoded and some don´t, and I can find out why ...

Looking forward to the future and thanks again for the cool application - Morlock

[3r1c]

The new split function might make odd filesizes but it splits safely at the keyframes.

The old split function just cut at the 4.37gb mark without caring if it was in the middle of a frame, sometimes this resulted in the next segment file not playing at all (corrupted data displayed on ps3).

[jahobo]

thanks for the response 3r1c on the splitting

is there a chance you could email me or give me a link of the program when it would split to the max dvd9 size ??
ill be installing it to a computer without internet connection so i wont have to worry about the auto update.

lmk it would be much a appreciated

[Fufu]

The new split function might make odd filesizes but it splits safely at the keyframes.

The old split function just cut at the 4.37gb mark without caring if it was in the middle of a frame, sometimes this resulted in the next segment file not playing at all (corrupted data displayed on ps3).

ah, thanks for clearing that point.

[Quatre]

Hi again. I have a slight problem.

So far ALL my encodes with mk2vob have woked flawlessly except when i tried to do Equilibrium. For some reason it encodes it fine and gives me a proper sized output file (about 4,836,252kb against original 4,583,920, seems normal so far). It shows up on the PS3 with the MP2 sign next to it, click Play/Enter and it just dosnt start for some reason.

Allsettings are the same in mkv2vob as every other movie so far (BTW the smaple of the above movie worked though ?).

Below are the original specs of the RIP.

RELEASE.NAME..: Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264
RELEASE.DATE..: 26.01.2007

RUNTiME.......: 1:47:04
SiZE..........: 4.37 GB
ViDEO.CODEC...: x264
FRAMERATE.....: 23.976
BiTRATE.......: 5397kbps
RESOLUTiON....: 1280x544 OAR
AUDiO.........: English AC3 5.1 448kbps
SUBTiTLES.....:
SOURCE........: Equilibrium.HD-DVD.1080p.H264.DDPlus.5.1.EVO

MK3VOb is set to
Pre' Lang = English
File Split = None
Video Transoding = Auto
Output File Extension = mpg
Pre' Subtitle = None
Trnascoding = MPEG-2(FAST)

So far the above has worked for all movies and like i said even the sample for Equilibrium. Also just worked on Gone In Sixty Seconds. Just not sure why it isnt playing on the PS3. I'm using Vista SP1, streaming straight to the PS3 with no tversity or anything else in between.

Below is the output details using Mdeia Info

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : G:\To Burn\Hi-Def Movies\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mpg
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 4.61 GiB
PlayTime : 32ms

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.3

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 32ms
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

This is the Unconverted look from MediaInfo

General #0
Complete name : D:\To Convert\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 4.37 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate : 5845 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-01-27 00:43:20
Writing application : mkvmerge v1.8.1 ('Little By Little') built on Nov 25 2006 16:14:30
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.0

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1h 46mn
Bit rate : 5157 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Title : English
Language : English

Hopefully someone can help, as i'm not sure what is up. I've tried mpg, mts and vob under Output and none of them work. So any ideas would be great.

Off to work now.

Regards,

MrSTI

If you can still get the 1080p x264, try that. its kind of old though and the only 1080p release of it. The 1080p mkv of Equilibrium didn't play on popcorn hour. Usually muxing to .ts works for play on the PH when the mkv doesn't but still didnt' with this file.

Letting mkv2vob transcode it to an mpeg-2 though worked and played perfect on ps3 so that what i ended up doing.

Im surprised your having trouble with the 720p version though. I figured the reason the 1080p was giving me problems was cus it was old and not encoded properly and being 1080p is sometimes more problems but i just wanted the 1080p version.

Again i'm surprised your having trouble with a 720p version but the 1080p version worked for me using mkv2vob. hope this helps at all.

[MrSTI]

If you can still get the 1080p x264, try that. its kind of old though and the only 1080p release of it. The 1080p mkv of Equilibrium didn't play on popcorn hour. Usually muxing to .ts works for play on the PH when the mkv doesn't but still didnt' with this file.

Letting mkv2vob transcode it to an mpeg-2 though worked and played perfect on ps3 so that what i ended up doing.

Im surprised your having trouble with the 720p version though. I figured the reason the 1080p was giving me problems was cus it was old and not encoded properly and being 1080p is sometimes more problems but i just wanted the 1080p version.

Again i'm surprised your having trouble with a 720p version but the 1080p version worked for me using mkv2vob. hope this helps at all.

Thansk for the reply Quarte. I am a bit surprised myself regarding this file thats for sure, as i have done others that are 1080P and not had a problem.

I thnk read somewhere in this 60odd page thraed about .EVO files not working properly for some reason and have a look at the source SOURCE........: Equilibrium.HD-DVD.1080p.H264.DDPlus.5.1.EVO maybe that has something to do with it.

As for your idea about mkv2vob doing it to MPG2 that's what i thought i was doing.

Output File Extension is on mpg
Transcoding Codec is on MPEG-2(fast)

Would you sugest then a different setting. Maybe Xvid for the Transcoding Codec. Any ideas would be great, as i dont really want to add another 6-12gigs to the HDD:).

Thanks Again.

[CowTipper]

i have a weird problem.

I have a file that is a AC3 mkv file and mkv2vob will start muxing (it doesnt need to be transcoded, just remuxed) and it will get all the way up to about 90% and then MKV2VOB just stops converting the rest. No errors, i looked at the video and its perfect except the last 15 minutes are missing. I am under vista and i have tried it on 2 different PCs

i am still having problems with this. Its multiple files now. What can I do?

[Audioboxer]

Hi again. I have a slight problem.

So far ALL my encodes with mk2vob have woked flawlessly except when i tried to do Equilibrium. For some reason it encodes it fine and gives me a proper sized output file (about 4,836,252kb against original 4,583,920, seems normal so far). It shows up on the PS3 with the MP2 sign next to it, click Play/Enter and it just dosnt start for some reason.

Allsettings are the same in mkv2vob as every other movie so far (BTW the smaple of the above movie worked though ?).

Below are the original specs of the RIP.

RELEASE.NAME..: Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264
RELEASE.DATE..: 26.01.2007

RUNTiME.......: 1:47:04
SiZE..........: 4.37 GB
ViDEO.CODEC...: x264
FRAMERATE.....: 23.976
BiTRATE.......: 5397kbps
RESOLUTiON....: 1280x544 OAR
AUDiO.........: English AC3 5.1 448kbps
SUBTiTLES.....:
SOURCE........: Equilibrium.HD-DVD.1080p.H264.DDPlus.5.1.EVO

MK3VOb is set to
Pre' Lang = English
File Split = None
Video Transoding = Auto
Output File Extension = mpg
Pre' Subtitle = None
Trnascoding = MPEG-2(FAST)

So far the above has worked for all movies and like i said even the sample for Equilibrium. Also just worked on Gone In Sixty Seconds. Just not sure why it isnt playing on the PS3. I'm using Vista SP1, streaming straight to the PS3 with no tversity or anything else in between.

Below is the output details using Mdeia Info

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : G:\To Burn\Hi-Def Movies\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mpg
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 4.61 GiB
PlayTime : 32ms

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.3

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 32ms
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

This is the Unconverted look from MediaInfo

General #0
Complete name : D:\To Convert\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 4.37 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate : 5845 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-01-27 00:43:20
Writing application : mkvmerge v1.8.1 ('Little By Little') built on Nov 25 2006 16:14:30
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.0

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1h 46mn
Bit rate : 5157 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Title : English
Language : English

Hopefully someone can help, as i'm not sure what is up. I've tried mpg, mts and vob under Output and none of them work. So any ideas would be great.

Off to work now.

Regards,

MrSTI

If you search the thread you'll notice me and another member had a discussion about Equilibrium.

When we tried to play it all we got was a black screen.

I fixed this by using mkvtoolnix to cut 31 seconds off the beginning of the movie, and running my newly created MKV through MKV2VOB.

You may need to force transcoding off in the options.

I don't know if cutting 31 seconds is actually needed, the process of remuxing the MKV might be all that is needed - However a few months ago when we figured out how to get Equilibrium working, we cut 31 seconds off the intro.

ps. Conversation about the movie starts here - http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1093522&postcount=626

Also 3r1c,

* Version 1.7.6(b)
- Ability to open Blu-ray playlist (MPLS) files added. Also, when MPLS file is opened, chapters list automatically imported.
When MPLS is processed, "Clean Break" for connection_condition=5 correctly processed. It is actually for large playlists (10 M2TS files and more).
- bug fixed: some H.264 streams in version 1.7.1/2/3 did not work in PS3. It is the same problem it was corrected in version 1.7.3. Fixed again.
- bug fixed: Issue with muxing PGS stream from several source files (i.e. append mode) fixed.

Looks like it might be worth going to 1.7.6b if it fixes issues with h264 streams!

[serum1911]

heya there,

i tried to install mkv2vob but the installer always fails with:

http://pic.leech.it/images/a914error.jpg

i tried install on a vista ultimate x86 system and on a vista enterprise x64 system - both fail with same error.

i tried running as admin - tried compatibility mode - i tried to just exract the content from the exe and run the mkv2vob.exe but then it says "error getting mkv info"

pls help - i really need this cool prog up n running :) thx in advance

i have one more question - since the new version doesnt work for me i am still running an older one which uses h264info for level changing to 4.1. this takes an awful amount of time. i didnt get why the prog did not just change one byte - my own tool did the level change in like 20ms. or does h264info do a compliance check?

and last: excuse my bad english - not a native speaker here.

serum

[MrSTI]

If you search the thread you'll notice me and another member had a discussion about Equilibrium.

When we tried to play it all we got was a black screen.

I fixed this by using mkvtoolnix to cut 31 seconds off the beginning of the movie, and running my newly created MKV through MKV2VOB.

You may need to force transcoding off in the options.

I don't know if cutting 31 seconds is actually needed, the process of remuxing the MKV might be all that is needed - However a few months ago when we figured out how to get Equilibrium working, we cut 31 seconds off the intro.

ps. Conversation about the movie starts here - http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1093522&postcount=626

Also 3r1c,


Looks like it might be worth going to 1.7.6b if it fixes issues with h264 streams!


Thanks for that Audioboxer. I will give that a try and see how it goes and let you guys know.

Chers

[peritas]

I am getting massage insufficient disk space.This is the first time.I am traying to convert Resident evil with subs.With smaller files it works fine.What is the problem?Maybe in a new update.

Thanks

[MrSTI]

I am getting massage insufficient disk space.This is the first time.I am traying to convert Resident evil with subs.With smaller files it works fine.What is the problem?Maybe in a new update.

Thanks

I had the same thing and all it was, is that there wasnt enough space on the HDD. If i understand correctly you need space for the Finished file and atleast a similar amount for the Temp Transcode.

@Audioboxer. I grabbed that little program. How do you take 30sec's out of the beginning. I see all the file splittling options etc, just not sure how to delete the first 30sec's.

Cheers

[mpiper]

I have been searching for a way to create mini Hd-DVDs. The last step is to author the files into an HD-DVD format.

All current programs that do this automatically re-encode the files to 1920X720 MPG2 or AVC at 14000Kbps or higher. The finished folders have VOBs, not EVOs,k but are recognized by HD-DVD players as HD.

With that said, would I be able to use this tool to create the VOBs and then place them into the compilation, replacing the ones created by the comercial programs? (or use these files to author a basic DVD with the various free dvd authoring progs out there?)

Just grasping at straws!

[peritas]

I had the same thing and all it was, is that there wasnt enough space on the HDD. If i understand correctly you need space for the Finished file and atleast a similar amount for the Temp Transcode.

@Audioboxer. I grabbed that little program. How do you take 30sec's out of the beginning. I see all the file splittling options etc, just not sure how to delete the first 30sec's.

Cheers

I didn"t have disk space for my temp.

Thanks

[MrSTI]

I didn"t have disk space for my temp.

Thanks

No problamo.

@Audioboxer. Worked it out and all working fine now. Starts at the Title screen. Thanks for your help. I might need some on Day After Tomorrow also, but i'll see how that goes first.

Cheers

[McHaggis69]

took a sample of The Matrix Reloaded at 1080p and passed it through mkvtovob twice...

First using the mpeg quick codec, then the x264 (slow) codec...

This image -
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9028/snapshotcomparesl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

shows the mpeg codec at the top and the x264 at the bottom - no other settings were changed.

I actually like the fast mpeg version - better depth and contrast... the x264 looks more 'washed out'...
what do you think?

[hedu13]

i have the last version of mkv2vob 2.2.2, and i tried to install in my computer and i received a message "fatal error occurred", and i can't install it, also i tried to unrar it, and then run mkv2vob.exe, or to open with winrar and then run mkv2vob.exe, and it loads. but when i load a *.mkv and i select add file. i received a message "error getting mkv info!" i have windows vista.

[nunyabuizness]

took a sample of The Matrix Reloaded at 1080p and passed it through mkvtovob twice...

First using the mpeg quick codec, then the x264 (slow) codec...

shows the mpeg codec at the top and the x264 at the bottom - no other settings were changed.

I actually like the fast mpeg version - better depth and contrast... the x264 looks more 'washed out'...
what do you think?


i agree, but i converted that same rip using mpeg2 and it filled up two dvd9's. personally, i would much rather take a dvd9 mkv and fit it all on one dvd9 so that i dont have to get up and switch it in the middle of the movie. and thank you for taking the time to make the comparison. however, could you post two different pictures from frames that have more colors (i know the matrix is green) but this would allow a more in depth comparison thanks again

[DaMaven]

Great program, just wondering if there's any chance of having a cancel function?

[azyd]

Hi again. I have a slight problem.

So far ALL my encodes with mk2vob have woked flawlessly except when i tried to do Equilibrium. For some reason it encodes it fine and gives me a proper sized output file (about 4,836,252kb against original 4,583,920, seems normal so far). It shows up on the PS3 with the MP2 sign next to it, click Play/Enter and it just dosnt start for some reason.

Allsettings are the same in mkv2vob as every other movie so far (BTW the smaple of the above movie worked though ?).

Below are the original specs of the RIP.

RELEASE.NAME..: Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264
RELEASE.DATE..: 26.01.2007

RUNTiME.......: 1:47:04
SiZE..........: 4.37 GB
ViDEO.CODEC...: x264
FRAMERATE.....: 23.976
BiTRATE.......: 5397kbps
RESOLUTiON....: 1280x544 OAR
AUDiO.........: English AC3 5.1 448kbps
SUBTiTLES.....:
SOURCE........: Equilibrium.HD-DVD.1080p.H264.DDPlus.5.1.EVO

MK3VOb is set to
Pre' Lang = English
File Split = None
Video Transoding = Auto
Output File Extension = mpg
Pre' Subtitle = None
Trnascoding = MPEG-2(FAST)

So far the above has worked for all movies and like i said even the sample for Equilibrium. Also just worked on Gone In Sixty Seconds. Just not sure why it isnt playing on the PS3. I'm using Vista SP1, streaming straight to the PS3 with no tversity or anything else in between.

Below is the output details using Mdeia Info

General #0
ID : 1
Complete name : G:\To Burn\Hi-Def Movies\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mpg
Format : BluRay Video
Format/Family : MPEG-2
File size : 4.61 GiB
PlayTime : 32ms

Video #0
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec profile : High@L4.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
Bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.3

Audio #0
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
MenuID : 1 (0x1)
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 32ms
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

This is the Unconverted look from MediaInfo

General #0
Complete name : D:\To Convert\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR\Equilibrium.2002.720p.HDDVD.x264-ESiR.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 4.37 GiB
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate : 5845 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-01-27 00:43:20
Writing application : mkvmerge v1.8.1 ('Little By Little') built on Nov 25 2006 16:14:30
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.0

Video #0
Codec : AVC
Codec/Family : AVC
Codec/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Codec profile : High@L5.1
Codec settings, CABAC : Yes
PlayTime : 1h 46mn
Bit rate : 5157 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5395 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 544 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 2.35
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Chroma : 4:2:0
Interlacement : Progressive
Writing library : x264 - core 54 svn-620M
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5395 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
PlayTime : 1h 47mn
Bit rate mode : CBR
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Rear: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Title : English
Language : English

Hopefully someone can help, as i'm not sure what is up. I've tried mpg, mts and vob under Output and none of them work. So any ideas would be great.

Off to work now.

Regards,

MrSTI

you should search this thread...... the prob with that movie has been solved by me. and a solution was posted.

[lez]

heya there,

i tried to install mkv2vob but the installer always fails with:

http://pic.leech.it/images/a914error.jpg

i tried install on a vista ultimate x86 system and on a vista enterprise x64 system - both fail with same error.

i tried running as admin - tried compatibility mode - i tried to just exract the content from the exe and run the mkv2vob.exe but then it says "error getting mkv info"

pls help - i really need this cool prog up n running :) thx in advance

i have one more question - since the new version doesnt work for me i am still running an older one which uses h264info for level changing to 4.1. this takes an awful amount of time. i didnt get why the prog did not just change one byte - my own tool did the level change in like 20ms. or does h264info do a compliance check?

and last: excuse my bad english - not a native speaker here.

serum

i have the same problem,been looking for answers but nothing yet

[yigal33]

in the last update 2.30 the ds-hd are suprooted now the program do not neet to convert to ac3?


thanks

yigal33

[lazarusbf]

hello
i've just muxed some tv episodes back into avi x264 files, output is excellent..except size exceeds by just a few megas to stand on one dvdr, is there an app' allowing the cutting of this kind of ouput video ? (i just need to cut 30 seconds off) :stupid:
neither mkv toolnix nor VDub work on this

[mmace]

in the last update 2.30 the ds-hd are suprooted now the program do not neet to convert to ac3?


thanks

yigal33DTS has always been supported but only from a Blu-ray (BDMV or AVCHD) or DVD, this is still the case

[kmitalian]

I got some VOB's with DTS, i shall give it a go but i got a feeling it wont work.

[burro08]

Hi guy

i keep getting a cant parse mkv file error any ideas?????? cuz im stumped

thanks

oh im using the latest version

[JayDK]

Hi all
I am really glad about your program 3r1c, the 2.2.2 version fixed some issues for me!
But I still have a movie that when I transcode it in x264 the output file is very small (2,4 MB).
You can dowload the small (15 MB) mkv here and try it yourself:
http://www.laessoe.dk/mkv2vob/sample.mkv

Looking forward to hear your comment :)

[xvibe]

I did a conversion of a movie that it doesn't work.
I think it was a older mkv2vob version.
Anyone knows how to get the h264 file from the vob file to do the reencode again?

[3r1c]

if you cant use the installer download this file
http://www.3r1c.eu/mkv2vob/update/loader.exe
put it in a new directory and run it, you wont see anything on your screen but it will download all the other files and popup a message after its done, then run loader.exe again to start.
always start the program with loader.exe not mkv2vob.exe

however the reason that the installer does not work would suggest there is something very wrong with your pc, so you should fix this.
mkv2vob installs fine on xp/vista both 32 and 64bit versions and all service packs.

[Dirtyshubb]

Just adding my 2 cents...

Love the program! I've used it extensively for a while now and want to send thanks for the great app!

I came across a problem when trying to convert an .mkv of Wrestlemania XXIV. mkv2vob shows an error message of "Unsupported Audio Codec: MPEG/L2" If this is something fixable in the future, I'd love to see it implemented.

I haven't followed this thread regularly, so if this has already been addressed, I apologize.

I also have this file and cant convert it to play on ps3, does anyone know yet of a way to get this converted because i tried gotsent and mkv2vob but neither would convert it.

Any help would be great!

[lez]

if you cant use the installer download this file
http://www.3r1c.eu/mkv2vob/update/loader.exe
put it in a new directory and run it, you wont see anything on your screen but it will download all the other files and popup a message after its done, then run loader.exe again to start.
always start the program with loader.exe not mkv2vob.exe

however the reason that the installer does not work would suggest there is something very wrong with your pc, so you should fix this.
mkv2vob installs fine on xp/vista both 32 and 64bit versions and all service packs.

thanks working now
now you have me worried,what could be wrong?

[kmitalian]

Ok i have tested DTS out in VOB form from an MPEG-2 file and it shows that DTS hasent enabled DTS in File form either.

[djhazardous]

Will MKV2VOB ever be updated to make the output file the same size as the source?

I ask because most 720p MKV rips are 4.37GB - perfect for DVD but MKV2VOB always adds around 200mb more to the output file making it too large for DVD.

[Thunder2001]

@djhazardous

Read the Thread. converted files in m2ts format (vob) have an overhead by 5%. Cut your movie before. Best know the credits and converted now.

[3r1c]

thanks working now
now you have me worried,what could be wrong?

Possibly your windows installer is corrupted.
Try reinstall it from microsoft (i posted the link 1 or 2 pages back).

[mezzo]

Hello!

I used mkv2vob for some videos and it works very very good, thanks for that nice program :)

But I have still some problems with a few videos.
I have a few 720p videos in .avi and .mpg which are both with two languages, can I use those somehow with mkv2vob too? The PS3 seems to play the mpg but with the wrong language.

[FOSI]

yah, i would apreciate one invite too. Please...

[MrSTI]

Hi again all.

I finally got around to fixing the issue with my "The Day After Tomorrow" encode. What seemed to be happening is whenever i encoded it, all seemed fine. Showed up on the PS3, played back on the PC etc. The problem was the PS3 would only see 40odd minutes of it or about 2.2gig. At first i cut the movie in half and re did it that way and that worked, except it was quite choppy/jumpy in a lot of places. I then changed the output format to MPG4 (only one i hadn't tried yet) and placed it on Forced Transcoding and it now is 100% perfect.

I just found that a bit strange, that all other movies so far 720P/1080P, different Sound Codecs etc. all worked under MPG (Output Format and Auto Transcoding) but Day After didn't. Hopefully this might help someone out or possibly get a fix maybe in the program (if it's the program).

Now a problem i cant get around is related to Transporter 2. I encoded it with standard settings and it appears to work. When i goto play back on the PS3 95% of the movie is fine. Although in some parts it has that Jumpy/Skipping/Speed Up look, problem about it (lasts for 5-20secs each tme). It doesn't loose sync with voices at all just does the above and then goes back to normal. It looks like it happened about 4-5 times in the same place through out the movie.

I though it might have been the network doing something funny so i copied it to DVD and also straight onto the PS3 and the same problem persists, in all the same parts f the movie. Though when i play it back on the PC all is fine, with complete smooth playback and no Jumpy/Skipping playback issues at all. So that leads me to believe it's something to do with the PS3 reading the Codecs/Container and having little hissy fits.

Any ideas on the Transporter 2 problem or even why Day After Tomorrow did what it did. Just to try and help others out also.

Thanks again goes out to 3r1c for the program.

[jdawg5779]

Does anyone have the earlier versions of this program like 1.1.4? I read way back where that version didnt add the overhead to the finished product. Of course you werent able to ff or rw but i think thats well worth the sacrifice to get the whole movies on 1 dvd. And yes I have cut the credits on alot of movies that still didnt fit.

[MrSTI]

Does anyone have the earlier versions of this program like 1.1.4? I read way back where that version didnt add the overhead to the finished product. Of course you werent able to ff or rw but i think thats well worth the sacrifice to get the whole movies on 1 dvd. And yes I have cut the credits on alot of movies that still didnt fit.


Yup have all of them. But i would prefer 3r1c ok it, only for the reason, that if using an old version could bring even more questions that migh have been answered many times before and also the fact that since that realese there has been many bug fixes. Although it is freely out there, all the old versions that is.

[jozhua]

Used my usual method, mkvextract, tranzcode to extract 6 mono wavs, and then Wav to AC3 encoder 2.0.

Run Fat Boy Run now works without video skipping, just like Ratatouille did.

I know you said earlier 3r1c it might be since im remuxing the mkv, but I don't know if that is the case....

The app you use to convert DTS to AC3, seems to cause some issues with certain movies.

As I said in my quote, all these problematic movies playback fine on the PC, it's when you go to play them on the PS3 issues appear.

And the only way I've been able to solve these issues is by converting DTS to AC3 myself by the above method, then running the newly muxed MKV through MKV2VOB.

I have had this same issue with a few files and your method is a great work around. Thanks!


And of coarse thanks to 3r1c for a great program

[God Radio]

Request.

Can we in a future update have MKVtoVOB transcode the Vorbis audio 6 channel into 6 channel AC3?

Right now I get unsupported audio format?

Thank you.

Someone mentioned something about Vorbis audio and I forgot on what page it was?

[Clumpco]

Hi,

Firstly major thanks and kudos to 3r1c for a great programme.

Now the question...

I have been trying to convert 1080i .ts from BBC HD (High @L4.0) to play on my PS3.
Conversion goes fine, however when played back on the PS3 I only seem to get I-Frames so I see a succession of fixed images.
The sound plays more or less OK, but skips from time to time.

I am streaming the file via TVersity over a gigabit link.

The .ts comes from DVBViewer.

I am currently viewing on a 32" Sony crt TV, (do not mock, my Pana full HD should arrive next week), could it be that the major downscaling from 1080i to 576i is too much for the PS3?

A 46 meg sample .ts is available HERE (http://sd-13607.dedibox.fr/uknwebimg/Torchwood_Sample_1080i-AC3.rar)if anyone else wants to give it a look.

Thanks very much in advance.

[MrSTI]

Used my usual method, mkvextract, tranzcode to extract 6 mono wavs, and then Wav to AC3 encoder 2.0.

Run Fat Boy Run now works without video skipping, just like Ratatouille did.

I know you said earlier 3r1c it might be since im remuxing the mkv, but I don't know if that is the case....

The app you use to convert DTS to AC3, seems to cause some issues with certain movies.

As I said in my quote, all these problematic movies playback fine on the PC, it's when you go to play them on the PS3 issues appear.

And the only way I've been able to solve these issues is by converting DTS to AC3 myself by the above method, then running the newly muxed MKV through MKV2VOB.

I have had this same issue with a few files and your method is a great work around. Thanks!


And of coarse thanks to 3r1c for a great program

I think this s exactlythe same problem i must be facing that i mentioned inmy post above. I might have to give this a go and see if it fixes it.

I assum there must be way to add to the program in some way that would work around this exact issue. Thanks for the ideas Audioboxer.

Cheers

[3r1c]

I watched run fat boy run a while ago and didnt see any problems with it.

The 6th day skipped, i figured there was something wrong with the file and stopped it, i will check if it is a dts conversion issue.

From reading back seems few people had problems running wav to ac3 encoder too so doesnt look like a good idea to use that on mkv2vob instead of besweet.

[azyd]

I watched run fat boy run a while ago and didnt see any problems with it.

The 6th day skipped, i figured there was something wrong with the file and stopped it, i will check if it is a dts conversion issue.

From reading back seems few people had problems running wav to ac3 encoder too so doesnt look like a good idea to use that on mkv2vob instead of besweet.

i also tryed to encode run fatboy run manually but if i kept the bit rate at 640 i would still get skipping, i lowerd the bit rate and now it works fine.

is there any way that in a later version you might include the option to choose the bit rate for the audio?

[MrSTI]

I watched run fat boy run a while ago and didnt see any problems with it.

The 6th day skipped, i figured there was something wrong with the file and stopped it, i will check if it is a dts conversion issue.

From reading back seems few people had problems running wav to ac3 encoder too so doesnt look like a good idea to use that on mkv2vob instead of besweet.

Hi there again 3r1c. I have to say a HUGE thanks to Audioboxer for his earlier suggestions regarding the DTS (possible) problem.

I just tried it on The Day After Tomorrow and Transporter 2 encodes and they are both now perfect using the method he mentioned earlier.


I've manually converted the DTS audio to AC3 by doing the following,

1) MKVextract used to seperate .DTS and Video (I used MKVextract GUI)
2) Tranzcode 0.4 to seperate DTS to 6 WAV mono channels (I used TranzGUI)
3) WAV to AC3 Encoder 1.1 to create 6 Channel AC3 (use MuxWizard under file to insert WAVS & then make sure you set the bitrate to 640 on the slider, then hit encode)
4) MKVmerge to create new MKV file of original video plus newly created AC3 track


Files you need - http://www.mediafire.com/?29dclihdiyg

To elaborate on the points, use mkvextractgui.exe to extract the DTS audio from your mkv.

You'll have a .dts file now.

Load tranzcode 0.4, open the dts file, set to 6 channel mono, then extract. You'll have 6 WAV files now.

Open Wav to AC3 endcoder and use muxwizard. After encoding you'll have a .AC3 file.

Open MKVmergeGUI, load the original MKV, uncheck the DTS audio, drag/open the AC3 file in MKVmerge, and check the AC3 audio. Then click mux.

You'll now have a new MKV file, with AC3 audio.

Run it through MKV2VOB and it will work!

Pretty easy to do, doesn't take long once you get it right.

By the way, download mkvtoolnix and install it from here - http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/ - Above rar is missing MKVmergeGUI.exe I


What would be nice if something along these lines could be implemented directly into the program, whether it's possible i dont know, as i know nothing about coding etc. or at the very least maybe add a little FAQ to the first post, with a bit of cleaning up/easier explanation (i found it easy probably due to fact i being a slight geek myself(so the missus says)) but others might need more Step by Step instructions. I would be more than happy to do so, unless Audioboxer wants to (he will get the credit mind you).

Cheers:thanks:

[Renzz]

Hi,

Firstly major thanks and kudos to 3r1c for a great programme.

Now the question...

I have been trying to convert 1080i .ts from BBC HD (High @L4.0) to play on my PS3.
Conversion goes fine, however when played back on the PS3 I only seem to get I-Frames so I see a succession of fixed images.
The sound plays more or less OK, but skips from time to time.

I am streaming the file via TVersity over a gigabit link.

The .ts comes from DVBViewer.

I am currently viewing on a 32" Sony crt TV, (do not mock, my Pana full HD should arrive next week), could it be that the major downscaling from 1080i to 576i is too much for the PS3?

A 46 meg sample .ts is available HERE (http://sd-13607.dedibox.fr/uknwebimg/Torchwood_Sample_1080i-AC3.rar)if anyone else wants to give it a look.

Thanks very much in advance.

Clumpco,

I think this is a bug with the version of tsmuxer that is used with mkv2vob, as I get the same thing (I'm sure it used to work on previous versions).

Anyway, you can convert it yourself into an m2ts file which the PS3 will happily play. Download the latest version of tsmuxer (1.7.6b at the moment) from here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134104). Drop in your .ts, deslect streams you don't need and output it to m2ts format. When it's finished rename the output file to a .m2t file (this is needed so TVersity will stream it). That should then work ok on the PS3

Renzz

[JayDK]

I know this has probably been answered before, but I have searched a lot and I cannot find the answer:

What are the criteria for mkv2vob to transcode a file to x264/xvid/mpeg2? (is it resolution or something?)


I mean, when set on auto, some files it transcodes and others it doesnt.
But my real question is, how come when I choose "Never" to transcode, and I input the same file as the Auto function would transcode, the output file stille seems to work fine?:confused:

It just really saves me some time to only mux the file and not having to transcode the file first. But if I could no the rules it is easier to understand :)

[Rotor]

I posted a few pages back to agree with previous comments about problems with PS3 playback of the MKV2VOB output from the DTS .mkv of Run Fat Boy Run.

Well, I got my new PC set up and followed Audioboxer's guide ... and - yup - it now plays perfectly.

Bravo to Audioboxer for this workaround .. and of course to Mr. 3r1c for the fab program!

Rotor

[SKAPiter]

This is not directly related to mkv2vob but since this is the most active PS3 video thread I will ask it here.

I am having issues playing back Xvid files since after PS3 supports files larger 2GB. At some point playback stops saying Unsupported Media (or something like that). The movie can be restarted but it will stop again a the same point. If I FF past this point the movie plays again, but now with 1 channel audio instead of 5.1. Sometimes there are several such points in the movie. This happens with Xvid movies that I have and also with thoise created by mkv2vob from x264 MKV movies.

Has anyone seen something like that? Is there a solution? Thanks.

[Irishkid]

hello,

I have the following two issues with two movies:

- I converted the matrix from 720p and I thought it was ok but with 20 minutes to go the image suddenly jumped 10 or 15 minutes later and continued while the sound remained constant?

- the second one also looked fine but the last 20 minutes or so are missing from the movie?

Any ideas on any of these issues?

Thanks

[lidders]

Since the v2.2.2 update, I am getting "muxing failed", even when tested on files where it previously worked ok. I have tried a full re-installation. Doesn't help.. Running Vista Home Premium.

Anyone having the same problem. ?

Unfortunately, yes - I get a similar problem on Vista (Ultimate) since v2.2.2. In my case I get a VirtualDub Error box saying: "Cannot detect file type of "xxxxxxxx.xxx".

Because all recent versions force an upgrade to the latest (or can I just rename loader.exe?) I have fallen back to v1.05 for the time being.

Still, I'm not complaining. This is still a fantastic tool for PS3 owners.

[CowTipper]

hello,

I have the following two issues with two movies:

- I converted the matrix from 720p and I thought it was ok but with 20 minutes to go the image suddenly jumped 10 or 15 minutes later and continued while the sound remained constant?

- the second one also looked fine but the last 20 minutes or so are missing from the movie?

Any ideas on any of these issues?

Thanks

i have a very similar problem but no know seems to want to even acknowledge my question. I have multiple videos where they just end, some are about 20 mins before the end while other are only half the movie.

[jbruckner]

After using the loader you provided I was able to start the program. However, when I loaded an .mkv file the error the program returned was thus: error getting mkv info!

[hedu13]

hi, i tried to convert the movie of troya is like 15gb in a hdd with 49gb of free space, and the temporal directory is in the same hdd and i receive a message: "Insufficient Disk Space", do i need more space? or a iam making something wrong?

[JeanPierre.Durant]

I tried with "Beyonce ft JayZ - Upgrade.mkv" and it makes a
"Beyonce ft JayZ - Upgrade.mpg" of 64Mb that plays for 9 SECONDS. I can post the mkv on rapidshare if you need.


format is :
Complete name : H:\media\MKV\Beyonce ft JayZ - Upgrade.mkv
Format : Mk
File size : 57.1 MiB
PlayTime : 4mn 37s
Bit rate : 1724 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2007-06-28 10:22:24
Writing application : ConvertHQ Premium

Video #0
Codec : MPEG-4 AVC
Codec/Info : MPEG4 ISO advanced profile
PlayTime : 4mn 37s
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 480 pixels
Display Aspect ratio : 4/3
Frame rate : 29.970 fps
Standard : NTSC
Language : English

Audio #0
Codec : AC3
Codec/Info : Dolby AC3
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48 KHz

[Xanga]

Hi,
Can anyone here tell me if the new version of mkv2vob is a multi-threaded proggy?
Currently i'm on a P4 3.2GHz and it takes like forever to transcode but in a weeks time i'll be moving to a quad-core setup. What differences should i expect and does Mencoder have any incompatibilities with multi-core processors?

-Cheers-

[Rotor]

Hi,
Can anyone here tell me if the new version of mkv2vob is a multi-threaded proggy?
Currently i'm on a P4 3.2GHz and it's takes like forever to transcode but in a weeks time i'll be moving to a quad-core setup. What differences should i expect and does Mencoder have any incompatibilities with multi-core processors?

-Cheers-


Yup, it supports multi-threading. I use a QX6850 Quad Core Extreme 3.0GHz (running at 3.0Ghz, not overclocked) and it completes a standard x264 transcode in around 1hr.

Not experienced any compatibility issues with mencoder on my setup.


Rotor

[Irishkid]

CowTIPPER,

same has happened to me again, seems to be on large file of 7GB+, can anyone help me and cowtipper, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Clumpco]

Clumpco,

I think this is a bug with the version of tsmuxer that is used with mkv2vob, as I get the same thing (I'm sure it used to work on previous versions).

Anyway, you can convert it yourself into an m2ts file which the PS3 will happily play. Download the latest version of tsmuxer (1.7.6b at the moment) from here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134104). Drop in your .ts, deslect streams you don't need and output it to m2ts format. When it's finished rename the output file to a .m2t file (this is needed so TVersity will stream it). That should then work ok on the PS3

Renzz

:thanks: W00t! even.
Great advice Renzz, works a charm!
Thanks m8

[Glorioso]

3r1c, with the last release i cant encode any file with DTS... same problem always, rigth at the end a error and no final result. i'm using meGUI to encode to AC3 and remux the MKV, then it works fine.

[metoo999]

Is anyone interested in making an OS X version? I can run this program through Vista on Boot Camp, but I'd love to be able to run it in Leopard natively.

[CowTipper]

CowTIPPER,

same has happened to me again, seems to be on large file of 7GB+, can anyone help me and cowtipper, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


its not because of large files because i have one file that is 4.37 GB and it quits at roughly 90% completed.

[Xanga]

Thanks Rotor.
Since i'm getting the Q9450 and these new processors support SSE4.1 i was wondering if maybe down the line 3r1c could implement features that make use of these new instruction sets.

-cheers-
Yup, it supports multi-threading. I use a QX6850 Quad Core Extreme 3.0GHz (running at 3.0Ghz, not overclocked) and it completes a standard x264 transcode in around 1hr.

Not experienced any compatibility issues with mencoder on my setup.


Rotor

[JeffRosenthal]

I can't seem to get past "error getting mkv info"!
Can someone please help I've been involved all day trying to get this to work..I'm running Vista 32 bit!
Jeff Rosenthal

[hedu13]

hi, i tried to convert the movie of troya is like 15gb in a hdd with 49gb of free space, and the temporal directory is in the same hdd and i receive a message: "Insufficient Disk Space", do i need more space? or a iam making something wrong?

[JeffRosenthal]

When I pick the file I'm assuming you then hit add file as soon as I do that I get the error getting mkv info and that's happeneing on every different mkv file I pick......Jeff

[Audioboxer]

3r1c, any luck on pinpointing that DTS bug that affects certain movies?

:)

[drvid]

Is anyone interested in making an OS X version? I can run this program through Vista on Boot Camp, but I'd love to be able to run it in Leopard natively.

Hey I'd consider making this... haven't seen how portable the source code is yet though.


BTW this program won't even run on XP x64.

[Quatre]

Clumpco,

I think this is a bug with the version of tsmuxer that is used with mkv2vob, as I get the same thing (I'm sure it used to work on previous versions).

Anyway, you can convert it yourself into an m2ts file which the PS3 will happily play. Download the latest version of tsmuxer (1.7.6b at the moment) from here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134104). Drop in your .ts, deslect streams you don't need and output it to m2ts format. When it's finished rename the output file to a .m2t file (this is needed so TVersity will stream it). That should then work ok on the PS3

Renzz

are you sure you dont mean .mts file? i dont think there is such thing as .m2t. just .m2ts whic you are right tversity wont see, which is why i usually have to change those to .vob or .mpg. I didn't realize that .mts will allow the ps3 to see the file via tversity.

if this is the case then 3rlc, you could make a quick easy change to the output file extension choice of .m2ts to .mts instead. I know its just an extension but the fact that tversity can't see the .m2ts makes it much less usefull of a file extension for mkv2vob and would save ppl from changing it themselves.

I actually prefer .m2ts/.mts extension for avc files (x264 that didnt need transcoding) and .mpg for mpeg-2 files (x264 that needed transcoding)

I have a popcorn hour btw that i use to watch 1080p mkv with dts but its in a different room and it has bugs of its own so I still use mkv2vob and ps3 to watch stuff also.

speaking of .ts stuff. I had a recent cirque du soleil .ts that didn't play on the pch. I think i tried running it through tsMuxeR to make it a .mts that ps3 could play and that didnt work either but mkv2vob took the multiple .ts files joined them and made a file that will work on the ps3 and should on the pch also (as pretty much everything that works on ps3 will work on the pch so its kind of best to put stuff through mkv2vob anyway so i can play on both)

I believe it had to transcode the .ts video once joined but again it was the only thing that worked and this way i have a file that works on the ps3 and popcorn hour.

[spooker]

Any chance this app could have an option to convert AC3 5.1 to stereo AAC to make the file size smaller? I ask this in hopes that I could burn a file to a single layer DVD without having to encode the video or split it into chunks.

[chubsta]

Hey I'd consider making this... haven't seen how portable the source code is yet though.


BTW this program won't even run on XP x64.

That would be great if someone could manage to get something similar running on OS X - its ok running via parallels/fusion/bootcamp or whatever, but a lovely looking mac version would be sweet!

[Rotor]

3r1c, any luck on pinpointing that DTS bug that affects certain movies?

:)


Yeah, I'd love this issue to be resolved too - to save having to use other software to compensate.

mkv2vob is coming close to being a perfect application.


Also, I'd be very interested if Mr. 3r1c could clarify how his proggy determines if an video stream needs to be transcoded for playback on the PS3. Is there a list of which resolutions the PS3 supports without having to transcode?

Rotor

[johnmerrick]

i have just converted a film with subs (the orphanage 720p).

it was in a folder with the srt. i added directory, checked always encode subs and load from srt. i also had the split fat 32 feature on (for external hd with ps3).

however the second part of the output file has no subs transcoded. anyone else had this problem? is there a fix?

[johnmerrick]

does anyone know of any software that i can split my final mpeg 2 file in half with?

thanks

[johnmerrick]

ignore all of the above!!

my srt was incomplete.

sorry.

[Bunny_Wabbet]

Hello
I'm trying to transcode a movie (Alien vs Predator II) and I recieve the following massage - "Insufficient Disk Space on Drive D, You have 106.75GB you need 32540.38GB".
I need 32540.38GB? I think it's a bug, no?