Convert .Avi to .Mkv on Mac ?

[Augure]

So, I don't really use any devices other than my computer to play videos, and because the .Mkv is so convenient (smaller file size with lossless quality, different audio and subtitle tracks...) I have decide to convert all my .Avi files into .Mkv to make the room I urgently need on my HDs...

I've tried iSkysoft converter which has a nice interface but is awfully slow and that I dumped immediately.

Then I tried MKVTool which has a horrible UI and isn't convenient at all to know what format or options I should choose, what output file size I will get, what time it will take to convert etc...

So I'd like to ask you: for you what is the best Avi to Mkv converted on Mac ?

 

[AirThis]

I don't have any avi files kicking around, but I think you can do this with handbrake.

Edit: it's not on the app store, but you can get it here: http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

 

[Ifti]

I use handbrake. Highly recommended.

 

[tug]

this one is by far superior to handbrake;http://www.addictivetips.com/mac-os/flv-crunch-free-media-converter-for-mac/

the simple interface works seamlessly, give it a go, you'll be glad you did.

 

[macrumorista]

Just for the record, Handbrake doesn't work. It can only convert mkv to mp4. Still searching for a solution to this myself... FLV Crunch (referenced in post #4) doesn't support Lion or Mountain Lion.

 

[JackRoch]

Just for the record, Handbrake doesn't work. It can only convert mkv to mp4. Still searching for a solution to this myself... FLV Crunch (referenced in post #4) doesn't support Lion or Mountain Lion.

This any good: http://shedworx.com/scp-supported-file-types ?

 

[2012Tony2012]

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/33916/adapter

 

[tim123]

for Mac platform's converter, I recommend Handbrake. It is free also.

 

[tug]

Just for the record, Handbrake doesn't work. It can only convert mkv to mp4. Still searching for a solution to this myself... FLV Crunch (referenced in post #4) doesn't support Lion or Mountain Lion.

works perfectly here! im on 10.8.2. flv crunch works perfectly for me.