programs to convert files

[igeoorge 26]

Hi

 

Can anyone recommend good programs to convert files?

 

I need to convert to be compatible with tv, phone, tablet, chromecast ... all.

Edited August 7, 2019 by igeoorge

[Luke 42083]

Have you checked out emby server's built in media conversion feature?

[igeoorge 26]

Hi

 

Yes!

 

I have always only used the Emby converter, but I noticed that it has some issues with chromecast.

 

It converts but when playing for chromecast gives this message

 

 

[igeoorge 26]

Because of this problem I look for other solutions.

 

Do you know a good converter?

[sfatula 207]

You mean like Handbrake, ffmpeg, etc.?

[Luke 42083]

 

Hi

 

Yes!

 

I have always only used the Emby converter, but I noticed that it has some issues with chromecast.

 

It converts but when playing for chromecast gives this message

 

 

 

 

Didn't I already explain that here?

https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/76127-chromecast-issue

[igeoorge 26]

Didn't I already explain that here?

https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/76127-chromecast-issue

 

 

Hi

 

The error was nothing related to Chromecast but to files that are in Emby not going to chromecast.

[igeoorge 26]

You mean like Handbrake, ffmpeg, etc.?

 

 

I believe so.

 

Which program do you use to convert your files to all stacks?

 

What format do you recommend?

[sfatula 207]

Handbrake can be very slow. I simply use ffmpeg. For me, the use is only to deinterlace to 1080p from 1080i. But still, it's the same program that can be used for your purposes of transcoding. I would think mp4 should be universally playable on your devices?

Edited August 8, 2019 by sfatula

[igeoorge 26]

Hi @@sfatula

 

HandBrake really is very slow. There must be a reason.

 

Can you access any websites that can convert the files?

 

Openload.co is great, but it has a low transfer rate, almost 1 day waiting to upload a movie.

 

Do you know any that are good?

[igeoorge 26]

Hi @@Luke

 

Do you know some?

 

Thanks for the help of all of you <3

[sfatula 207]

ffmpeg is  fast, that's what emby uses to real time transcode for playback. It's more a matter of the settings you use to make it compatible, ffmpeg will certainly do that.

[igeoorge 26]

@@sfatula Can I install ffmpeg on my windows and use it to convert?

 

I don't understand about it yet.

[sfatula 207]

I am sure you can, and the command line version already comes with Emby, it should already be installed wherever it is on Windows. It's not the simplest program to use by any means. But it is scriptable. There are possibly GUI versions for Windows, not sure, I don't use Windows.

Edited August 8, 2019 by sfatula

[igeoorge 26]

OK. Thank you very much