https://github.com/dragongr/pymkv2mp4
Effortlessly convert MKV videos to MP4 format
https://github.com/dragongr/pymkv2mp4
converter mkv mp4 python
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Effortlessly convert MKV videos to MP4 format
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/dragongr/pymkv2mp4
- Owner: dragonGR
- Created: 2024-09-17T10:47:40.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-17T14:08:23.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-25T16:30:36.494Z (9 months ago)
- Topics: converter, mkv, mp4, python
- Language: Python
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- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# PyMKV2MP4
This is a Python script that converts MKV video files to MP4 format with no quality loss.
It utilizes **``ffmpeg``**, a powerful multimedia processing tool, to perform the conversion.
This script provides a simple and efficient way to convert video formats while preserving the original quality.
## Features
- Lossless Conversion: Converts MKV to MP4 without re-encoding, preserving the original quality.
- User-Friendly: Clear command-line interface with colored output for better readability.
- Error Handling: Graceful error reporting and handling.
## Codec Options
By default, the script uses the ``copy`` codec for both video and audio, meaning that no re-encoding occurs.
However, you can specify different video and audio codecs as needed.
## Supported Video Codecs
- ``copy``: Directly copies the video stream without re-encoding (lossless).
- ``libx264``: Popular for MP4 output; provides excellent compression while maintaining quality.
- ``libx265``: More efficient compression compared to libx264, but may require more processing power.
- ``mpeg4``: An older codec, but compatible with many devices.
## Supported Audio Codecs
- ``copy``: Directly copies the audio stream without re-encoding (lossless).
- ``aac``: Commonly used with MP4 files and provides good quality at lower bitrates.
- ``mp3``: Widely compatible, but lower quality compared to AAC for the same bitrate.
- ``ac3``: Often used for surround sound systems (Dolby Digital).
## Advanced Usage with Codec Options
You can specify custom video and audio codecs when running the script. For example:
```shell
python main.py
```
## Example 1: Use libx264 for video and aac for audio
```shell
python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 libx264 aac
```
## Example 2: Use copy for both video and audio (default behavior)
```shell
python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 copy copy
```
## Example 3: Use libx265 for video and mp3 for audio
```shell
python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 libx265 mp3
```
## Example 4: Use mpeg4 for video and ac3 for audio
```shell
python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 mpeg4 ac3
```
In each case, replace the placeholders **````**, **````**, **````**, and **````** with the appropriate file paths and codec names.
## Requirements
- **``Python 3.x``**: Make sure you have **``Python3.x``** installed.
- **``ffmpeg``**: The script relies on **``ffmpeg``** for video processing.
## Installation
1. Clone the Repository:
```shell
git clone https://github.com/dragonGR/PyMKV2MP4.git
cd PyMKV2MP4
```
Ensure **``ffmpeg``** is installed on your system.
## Usage
To convert an MKV video file to MP4, use the following command:
```shell
python main.py
```
Replace **````** with the path to your MKV file and **````** with the desired path for the MP4 output.
## Example
```shell
python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4
```