Convert .Avi to .Mkv on Mac ?

Augure · Mar 10, 2012, 02:45 AM

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 · 03:01 AM

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 · Mar 10, 2012, 03:58 PM

I use handbrake. Highly recommended.

tug · Mar 11, 2012, 08:46 AM

this one is by far superior to handbrake;http://www.addictivetips.com/mac-os/...erter-for-mac/

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

macrumorista · Jan 17, 2013, 01:37 PM

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 · Jan 17, 2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

2012Tony2012 · Jan 17, 2013, 02:02 PM

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

tim123 · Jan 18, 2013, 12:22 AM

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

tug · Jan 19, 2013, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Mar 10, 2012, 02:45 AM	#1
Augure Banned Join Date: Sep 2009	Convert .Avi to .Mkv on Mac ? 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 ?
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Mar 10, 2012, 02:52 AM	#2
AirThis macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2012	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 __________________ Mac Mini 2009 - Iphone 4 16GB - rMBP 2.6 - Time Capsule 2TB Last edited by AirThis; Mar 10, 2012 at 03:01 AM.
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Mar 10, 2012, 03:58 PM	#3
Ifti macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK	I use handbrake. Highly recommended. __________________ See my YouTube Channel for reviews & tech tips! Mac Mini Server / 2.6GHz Quad i7 / 8GB RAM / Dual 1TB HDD MacBook Pro 13 / 2.9GHz Dual i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD AEBS / iPad2 / iPhone5 / Drobo 5D
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