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    Trying to convert a 1080p.mkv to.....

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by darthvader1432, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. darthvader1432

    darthvader1432 - Audiophile -

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    I have a 1080p .mkv file that I want to convert to a 720p .mp4 file so i can play it on my iPad. I have a program called AutoMKV and I am wondering if anybody is familiar with it. I would like to leave the original .mkv completely intact on my computer. I am not quite sure what settings I am supposed to set.....I know I have to change the resolution to 1280x720 (720p res) and I know the best codec for an iPad is DivXH264. However, I am not sure about the "Profile" and "Filters" settings.

    Here is a picture of the basic settings. I own the 1080p bluray edition of Blade Runner for reference. I am trying to get it onto my iPad. Rep+ to who ever can help me.

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    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Handbrake. Use it. It works much better for Apple products. Matter of fact it has presets for Apple products...
     
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Was just about to say, Handbrake is cross-platform, highly configurable when you're ready for it to be, and with plenty of presets for Apple products.
     
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    Convoluted Notebook Evangelist

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    I third Handbrake. Couldn't live without it.
     
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    Thanks guys I was thinking about using handbrake when I first wanted to do this task but I didn't know if it was possible too. There is one thing I am not quite sure about however. The resolution and anamorphic sizes, I don't particularly understand them. I know the video has to be 1280x720 for 720p but I am not sure about the other settings.....(the settings under the SIZE: option in the bottom left.)

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    Or I found this on another forum:
     
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  6. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Well, the iPad's resolution is 1024x768, so it's a 4:3 screen. Here are the supported types of video...

    H.264 video (up to 720p, 30 frames per second; main profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats);

    MPEG-4 video (up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, simple profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats).


    EDIT: Or just try this... :)
     
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    I got it to work 720p, plays great on my ipad. Lol I am not going to watch it on my iPad so much, I usually watch it in it's full bluray glory on my tv but I love the movie so much I had to put it on my iPad hhahaha. Thanks for all your help everyone. rep+
     
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