iChat - How to convert MKV files for playback on your mobile devices harvey438 - Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: How to convert MKV files for playback on your mobile devices
How to convert MKV files for playback on your mobile devices like BlackBerry, Zune, PSP, iPhone, iPod, Gphone, etc.?
Nowadays, various sorts of MKV video files can be downloaded online, they exist in forms of videos, movies, or MV. At the same time, different kinds of portable multimedia devices are emerging, like all the players listed in the above picture, including BlackBerry, Zune, PSP, iPhone, iPod, Gphone, etc. As nearly all these mobile devices are not compatible with MKV format, a problem is bringing about: how to convert these MKV files for playback on a variety of portable devices. This article here will give a solution to this issue via using third party software named Pavtube MKV Converter.
Now, let’s go through its step-by-step instruction together.
1. Install Pavtube MKV Converter, and launch it.
Run this program, a friendly wine red interface will pop up:
2.Import files, select format and set destination folder
Click “Add” button to import MKV files to this program, and then
Select whatever format you want in the drop-down list of “Format”. To play the video with WMP, you can select WMV. To sync to your portable devices, you can select MP4 or 3GP. To upload to video website, you can select FLV. At the same time, you should also set where to locate your output files by clicking the folder icon on the opposite side of “Output”, or you can use the destination path set by default directly. By the way, “Merge into one file” enables you to combine multiple files into one, as long as you have this need, you can check this option.
3.Press “Convert” button to start converting
This MKV converter do not test your patience, since the conversion can be finished at an unbelievable fast speed, also, unlike some other MKV converters, it is without the problem of audio-video out of sync. The conversion progress will be showed clearly in the following window, and other items like the spent time, the remaining time, the possibly produced file size and the already generated file size will all be presented in detail, so as to you can manage your time and disc space properly.
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About MKV:
MKV is one of the file types of a container format called Matroska, which is similar to other containers like ASF, AVI, MP4, and 3GP in conception. Matroska is an open standard free container format, which can hold an unlimited number of subtitle tracks, pictures, audios, or videos within a single file. It contains three file types: MKV for video files (including audios and subtitles); MKS for subtitles (only subtitles); MKA for audio files only. To store HD video files is the most common use of MKV files. harvey438 - Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:
Share a popular MKV Converter with you.
If you have files like *.mkv or *.mka and want to edit and playback them on your gadgets like iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G cell phones, Apple TV, PSP, BlackBerry, Creative Zen, iriver, Zune, etc., you may need Pavtube MKV Converter. This program allows you to edit and convert Matroska files MKV to other formats including MP4, 3GP, AVI, MPG, MPEG-4, FLV, MOV, 3G2, VOB, MP3, FLAC, MKA, OGG, WAV, AC3, M4A etc. which can be used on various portable devices.
Trim, crop, add different watermarks like text, video and images to your MKV file.
Replace the original audio of the MKV with other music.
Convert MKV files 1.5 or 2 times faster than similar tools.
Output better video quality without any audio and video sync issues.
Enjoy MKV videos from your camcorders or DVs everywhere with your portable devices like iPod, iPhone, Blackberry etc.
Optimized audio and video sync technology
The program adopted optimized audio and video sync technology, so as to output video with better quality and never let you be troubled by the audio and video sync issues.
Faster conversion speed
The multi-thread encoding technology makes the conversion speed 1.5 or 2 times faster than ever. It is estimated that you can save at least half time to convert a video with the same size.
Green codec environment
You are expected to enjoy a green codec environment because its built-in codec will not install any codec on your computer, so as to avoid the unexpected codec problem.
Add text, image, and video watermark
Its watermark function allows you to add different watermark types, including text, image (including GIF), and video watermark. Its video watermark function will add a picture-in-picture effect on your video.
Trim, crop and merge video
The program allows you to trim, crop and merge videos. Trim function allows you to get a specific length of video accurately; while crop can help you cut off the black edges and unwanted video area easily, so that you can enjoy a wider screen on your portable devices like iPod, iPhone. In addition, check the option “Merge into one file”, you can join multiple videos into one bigger file for conversion.
Capture thumbnails
The program provides you the snapshot function, which allows you to capture the thumbnails as your wallpapers or editing elements for future use.
System RequirementsWindows
NT4.0 + SP6/2000/XP/Vista
Memory: 64MB at least
512MB hard disc space or above
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or above
QuickTime 6.0 or above
Windows Media Player 9.0 or above
