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I downloaded some files (a TV series) that use x265. They will only play on a computer, not on a dvd using XtoDVD4, not on a flash drive, and not on a newer Sony player or smart TV. Is there an easy way to convert these files to MP4 or something similar that is compatable? Your help is appreciated.
Mike G.
Posted 2016-02-16T14:32:59.633
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You can use ffmpeg*, a command-line tool, to do this.
Run
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 20 -c:a copy output.mp4
If the above fails due to audio, use this:
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 20 -c:a aac output.mp4
*get the latest nightly or snapshot binary for your platform.
Gyan
Posted 2016-02-16T14:32:59.633
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open source video transcoder HandBrake helps convert HEVC video into H.264 MP4 with Intel QSV hardware encoder.
Kistent Tse
Posted 2016-02-16T14:32:59.633
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Or just use Freemake Video Converter, which is a really easy program for converting.... and its free!
Maarten
Posted 2016-02-16T14:32:59.633
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related: How to generate an MP4 with H.265 codec using FFmpeg? – bummi – 2016-02-16T14:37:39.520
@bummi that's not really related. Apparently he needs to re-encode the files from H.265/HEVC to H.264/AVC (or maybe DivX/XviD, depends on the player/TV). – Tom Yan – 2016-02-16T14:50:05.197
MP4 is a container, h265 is a codec. They can (and often do) co-exist. Apples and oranges. – Mahmoud Al-Qudsi – 2018-09-16T16:16:31.693