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Why transcode just to package media into an mkv container? Mkv is pretty much codec agnostic, you could probably just steam copy. You'll save a lot of time and
by AndrewUnmuted 10y ago
Why transcode just to package media into an mkv container? Mkv is pretty much codec agnostic, you could probably just steam copy. You'll save a lot of time and audio-visual quality by doing so.
- EvanAnderson 10y agoI transcode because H.264 saves me a lot of space over MPEG 2. I don't notice the quality loss but I do notice the disk space and faster file transfers.
- dexterdog 10y agoAlso, most modern players are much faster at seeking through a proper mkv that an old avi or a much larger file.
- AndrewUnmuted 10y agoThis is true indeed, mkv is a great container. The reason for my question was that the OP appeared to be transcoding (a codec-level operation) just to switch the container type. When it was mentioned that the transcode was to convert from MPEG-2 to H.264, my question was answered. :)