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:

python main.py <input_file> <output_file> <video_codec> <audio_codec>

Example 1: Use libx264 for video and aac for audio

python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 libx264 aac

Example 2: Use copy for both video and audio (default behavior)

python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 copy copy

Example 3: Use libx265 for video and mp3 for audio

python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 libx265 mp3

Example 4: Use mpeg4 for video and ac3 for audio

python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4 mpeg4 ac3

In each case, replace the placeholders <input_file>, <output_file>, <video_codec>, and <audio_codec> 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:

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:

python main.py <input_file> <output_file>

Replace <input_file> with the path to your MKV file and <output_file> with the desired path for the MP4 output.

Example

python main.py /home/test/file.mkv /home/test/file.mp4