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    Does anyone know how I could convert MKV to AVI/MP4 and keep subtitles?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fizzwired, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. fizzwired

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    I'm trying to convert anime that is in MKV to MP4/AVI and keep the subtitles.
     
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    guess their isn't a way
     
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    have you tried super or 3gpconverter?

    are the subtitles an extra file or embedded in the mkv?
     
    blackbird, Jul 9, 2008
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    I haven't tried Super or 3PGCONVERTER.

    Yes, it is embedded in the MKV.

    Alright.
     
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    If the codec used for video is x264 then there is no point of putting into .avi container as x264 doesn't go well with .avi. But if it is xvid/divx then it's fine.

    I'm not sure if avimuxer will do or not. But worth a shot. Check doom9
     
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    Well the problem is going to be the soft subs. The mp4 container does not allow you to mux in a subtitle stream like the mkv container does. You will have to re-encode the video file to hard code the subtitles into the video stream, then mux the video and audio streams into an mp4 container.
     
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    The problem is Hard Subs to.
     
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    If it is hard subs, there shouldn't be any problem. Try using MediaCoder or avidemux. If you encounter a problem, post in the respective software forum. I'm sure people will be there to help.
     
    KarenA, Jul 10, 2008
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