Tag: #conversion
5 articles
AVI to MP4 with FFmpeg — DivX/Xvid/MJPEG to H.264/AAC
Convert old AVI files (DivX, Xvid, MJPEG, MP3 audio) to MP4 with FFmpeg. Re-encode to H.264/AAC with CRF, learn when stream-copy works versus when you must re-encode, add faststart for web playback, plus troubleshooting and FAQ.
WebM to MP4 with FFmpeg — VP8/VP9 + Opus to H.264/AAC
Convert WebM (VP8/VP9 video, Opus/Vorbis audio) to MP4 with FFmpeg. Re-encode to H.264/AAC with CRF, when VP9 stream-copy is possible, faststart for web playback, quality/size trade-offs, and a full troubleshooting and FAQ section.
MP4 vs WebM vs MOV vs MKV - Format Guide
A side-by-side comparison of MP4, WebM, MOV, and MKV — characteristics, use cases, and codec support. Includes FFmpeg conversion commands and recommended formats by scenario.
Video Format Conversion Basics (MP4, MKV, WebM, MOV)
Convert video formats MP4, MKV, WebM, MOV with FFmpeg: container vs codec differences, when -c copy works vs fails, and ffprobe for codec inspection.
Complete Guide to Converting Video to MP4 (H.264/AAC) with FFmpeg
Convert any video to MP4 with FFmpeg: H.264 (libx264) + AAC, best CRF settings, -preset guide, stream copy shortcut. The complete ffmpeg video-to-mp4 command reference.