Make 1080p/720p MKV with DTS audio playable on Windows 8.1/8 Tablet/Phone

Summary: To get Windows 8.1/8 Tablet/Phone to play MKV movies with DTS audio, you may have to convert MKV DTS to Windows device playable MP4 format. This article mainly introduces the easy way on Windows and Mac.

MKV (the Matroska Multimedia Container), is an open standard free container format, which can hold an huge number of video, audio in one file. It is widely used because it can pack different kinds of videos audios and subtitles as well as contains Realmedia and Quicktime. The most advantages lays on it packs them in one container with a better effect.



However, you will find you can't view MKV with DTS audio on Windows 8.1/8 Tablet/Phone, as the default and downloaded player on the Windows 8.1/8 device cannot find a suitable decoder for the DTS audio.

To play a MKV movie with dts surrounding sound on an Windows 8.1/8 Tablet/Phone, you will need to convert the MKV file to something that is within the Windows device’s compatibility to handle, such as mp4. Here is how.

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Simple Guide: Convert/Compress MKV mvoies with DTS audio to Windows 8.1/8 Tablet/Phone compatible video format 

Step One. Add videos to Windows 8.1/8 Video Converter.

Click the top left icon to add your source mkv videos, or drag-and-drop them directly.



Step Two. Choose target video format.

Choose the Windows device supported formats in the “Format” dropdown list.  Here you are recommended to choose “Windows 8 Tablets H.264 Video(*.mp4)” as the target video format at your needs.



Step Three. Customize video specs. (Optional)

Click “Settings” to open profiles settings window. Here you are able to customize video size, bitrate, frame rate, sample rate(Hz)…all the specs can be fixed manually. A personal tip: the higher bitrate you choose, the better video quality will be; and you will get videos in larger size.

Step Four. Start Conversion.

Go ahead and click “Convert” button to get MKV with DTS audio to Windows device playable mp4 conversion started. After a while, you can find the generated file quickly via “Open” button.

Now transfer the converted mp4 movies to your Windows  8.1/8 Tablet/Phone for convenient playback. In this way, you can enjoy your favorite MKV with DTS audio with Windows device wherever you are.

P.S Don’t know how to transfer converted video to Windows Tablet/Phone? Read this

• How to Transfer and Stream media files to Windows 8.1/8 tablet?

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More Tips and Solutions:

1. For hard-coding MKV subtitles, just choose desired language from the drop-down box of “Subtitles”.

2. Having trouble with MKV Audios? Refer discussions of converting MKV DTS to AC3 for solutions.

3. Although Windows device supports a wide range of video/audio formats, there’s still some format limit. If you wanna play HD videos on Windows 8.1/8 Tablet/Phone like MTS, M2TS, MOD, TOD, TiVo, MPG, VOB, etc smoothly, you should convert these them with the best Video Converter for Windows 8.1/8 in advance.

4. Copying a movie from iTunes library and want to play it on your Windows 8.1/8 device? Refer the guide to enable iTunes M4V videos to play on Windows 8.1/8 RT/Pro Tablets & Phones.

New Movies coming out March 2014 List with Release Dates

Trying to figure out what movie to watch this weekend? Here are all of the latest movie releases and upcoming movies for this month. Open up your calendar, because here we will offer release dates, cast listings, trailers, reviews, and more... exactly what you need to watch the best movie this Friday night.

March 5
- Particle Fever (limited)

March 6
- 300: Rise of an Empire (3D/2D theaters and IMAX, p.m. screenings)

March 7
- A Farewell to Fools (limited)
- Bethlehem (limited)
- The Face of Love (limited)
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (limited)
- Grand Piano (limited)
- Haunt (limited)
- In Fear (limited)
- Journey to the West (limited)
- Missing William
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman (3D/2D theaters)
- Special ID (limited)
- Total Siyapaa (limited)
- War of the Worlds Goliath (limited)

March 14
- The Art of the Steal (limited)
- Bad Words (limited; expands: March 21; wide: March 28)
- Better Living Through Chemistry (limited)
- Bewakoofiyaan (limited)
- Big Men (limited)
- The Cold Lands (NY)
- Dark House (NY, LA)
- The Den (limited)
- Enemy (limited)
- Exposed (NY)
- Guilty of Romance (NY)
- Himizu (NY)
- Le Week-End (limited)
- Need for Speed (3D/2D theaters)
- On My Way (NY)
- Patrick: Evil Awakens (limited)
- The Right Kind of Wrong (limited)
- Shirin in Love (limited)
- Teenage (limited)
- Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club
- U Want Me 2 Kill Him? (limited)
- Veronica Mars (limited)

March 19
- The Missing Picture (limited)

March 21

- 50 to 1 (limited)
- A Birder's Guide to Everything (limited)
- Anita (limited)
- Blood Ties (limited)
- Cheap Thrills (limited)
- Divergent (2D theaters and IMAX)
- The French Minister (NY)
- It Felt Like Love (NY; LA release: March 28)
- Jodorowsky's Dune (limited)
- John Doe: Vigilante (limited)
- Just a Sigh (NY; LA release: March 28)
- Maladies (limited)
- McCanick (limited)
- Muppets Most Wanted
- Nymphomaniac: Volume I (limited)
- Rob the Mob (limited)

March 28

- Boys of Abu Ghraib (limited)
- Breathe In (limited)
- Cesar Chavez (limited)
- Mistaken for Strangers (limited)
- Noah
- The Raid 2 (limited)
- Refuge (NY; LA release: April 4)
- Sabotage

March TBA

- Farmland (limited)

Tips:


All of the above films will be in Blu-ray/DVD disc, to backup/playback these movies on portable devices and media players, a software can be completely solved. It is Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper.

I downloaded a trial version some months ago and liked it, after some time of tryouts to see if it was right for my needs i purchased it. I am able to transfer contents with subtitles, which was a features I did not found in anther sw, or I did not find simply in other software UI, it is simple to use. This best Blu-ray Ripper can rolls off Blu-ray/DVD disc protection, supports loseless 1:1 Blu-ray backup and keeps all the disc titles and chapter structure perfectly.

720p vs 1080p - What's the difference?

Summary: Aren't clear about the 720p and 1080p video? Read this article to learn the accurate definition for both and what's the difference between them on earth.

1080p: this is what you see in your local electronic superstore when you torn your eyes to the LCD TV stands. It really looks to be the next big thing but is it really? You look a little closer and see that it has a pretty high price? That’s when you think that if it cost so much then is no way it can be compared to 720p LCD TV. This is not really how it works and that is the topic of this guide.

What does 1080p and 720p stand for?

1080p resolution – stands for 1920X1080 pixels resolution which offer twice the resolution that 720p does

720p resolution – typical resolutions known as “720p” are: 1,366×768 pixels, 1,280×720 pixels or 1,024×768 pixels

The letter “p” from 1080p and 720p stands for progressive scan.

1080p is better?

Well…yea… it’s better, but is it worth the extra $? That depends of what you want to do with your LCD TV, so please answer yourself this questions:

Are you going to use your LCD for gaming proposes? Do you own a Play Station 3 or a X-BOX 360 (the only game consoles that are compatible with this technology, also Play Station 3 has a Blu-Ray Player )? Are you going to use your LCD TV for professional graphic and video editing?

I bet that most of you answered no to these questions. I also bet that many of you are planning to enjoy movies from a DVD player and not from a Blu-Ray Player, so what you should really do is buy a 720p LCD TV and spare the extra bucks.

Also you will use your LCD TV to watch regular televisions and you should know that the majority of networks still broadcast in formats that provide the same level of quality in 720p resolution as well as in1080p resolution.

But if you answered yes to those questions then you should probably take in consideration spending more cash and buying a 1080p LCD TV.



What is the price difference?

The difference in price between 720p and 1080p rises directly proportional with the screen size. If for a 32-inch LCD TV the difference it’s around $250-$300, for a 50-inch LCD the difference it’s around $700-$800. As the years go by we expect the gap between 720p and 1080p to slightly diminish.

720p vs 1080p – What content is available?

Regular television networks broadcast their high-def in 720p or 1080i, and there is a small chance that they will jump to 1080p anytime soon.

For gaming we have two consoles that are 720p native but they have titles that are made for 1080p resolution. The consoles are PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360.

The best way to enjoy 1080p resolution is from a Blu-ray player.

720p vs 1080p – “The test”

What is the best way to see the differences between 720p and 1080p? Test it!

Test 1: So we put side by side a 720p LCD TV and a 1080 LCD TV playing the same movie from a Blu-ray player. What i can say is that i was not hypnotized by the outcome but the difference is noticeable if you take in account optimal viewing distance. Ok, I have noticed the difference but I was looking for it…so to get rid of this aspect i had some people watch that didn’t know about the test. The outcome? They said that is the same thing. So if you are planning to buy a 1080p then you should really read the LCD TV screen size & viewing distance guide.

Test 2: Metal Gear Solid V 1080p vs 720p Screenshot Comparison: Will the Old Gen Version Have Lower Resolution?

Below you can see two screenshots released in 1080p, with barely visible aliasing and soft shadows. You can click on each picture to see the full size version.

Note: the shot at the top of the post is just an artistic rendition to showcase the concept, and it’s not representative of the actual looks of the game.





And just below there’s the pair in 720p. The platform showcased has not been confirmed, but the shadow are rougher and textures show a lower resolution, matching what said by Director Hideo Kojima himself about the PS3 and Xbox 360 version.

While the screenshots still look good, aliasing is very evident, especially if you observe the barbed wire on the wall and the spotlights.





The resolution of the game on PS3 and Xbox 360 hasn’t been confirmed yet. All we know for sure is that they’ll run the game at 30 frames per second as opposed to the 60 of the next generation version. Will they also have a 720p resolution as opposed to the 1080p of the next generation consoles? We can’t confirm it for now, but the 720p screenshots seem to match everything Kojima-san said about the version on current generation consoles.

Of course we’ll have to wait for an official announcement or a pixel count of the released game to be sure, but it’d take a development miracle for machines that are now seven and nine years old to run this game at a 1080p native resolution, even if only at 30 frames per second.

720p vs 1080p – Conclusion

There is no one that can tell you what to buy. In the end it’s all about your needs.
Read this guide and figure out what you want. Is the 1080p what serves you best? Then by all means buy it! Don’t get cheap and remember: you should stay at the optimal viewing distance to enjoy this great detail and use a Blu-ray Player. If 1080p isn’t what you need, then buy a 720p LCD TV and with the money you save buy a good set of speakers or why not…buy another LCD TV for the kitchen.

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Pavtube iOS Data Recovery (for Win and Mac) is available as a Giveaway of the day!

Summary: Pavtube iOS Data Recovery software giveaway for iPhone/iPad/iPod users, users can backup and recover their lost data free with this giveaway.

Pavtube Studio is Giveaway iOS Data Recovery on GiveawayOfTheDay.com on March 3, 2014.PavtubeiOS Data Recovery is the best iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and iTunes data recovery software, Users can now backup and restore their data for free.

The link of the giveaway page:

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/pavtube-ios-data-recovery

Pavtube iOS Data Recovery is designed for users who have the need to backup existing data, and restore the lost data from iOS devices and iTunes backup file, such as call history, contacts, photos, SMS messages, iMessages, notes, calendars, reminders, voice memos, and more.

"iOS Data Recovery is a pretty new software released in the New Year. And the reason why we provide this giveaway is to help more users to recover their lost iOS and iTunes data on either Windows or Mac computers. And also we hope to get more advices and suggestions from them to make the software more user-friendly." said Betty Yu, the brand’s manager.

There are likely thousands of accidental occasions that one may lose iOS data, water-damaged, failure to update iOS, unsuccessful jailbreak, device stolen, unexpected factory restoring, Google Account changing, etc. Pavtube iOS Data Recovery was right designed to help people out of those bad occasions.

From iTunes Backup file, users are able to restore 11 types of data without the iOS device, such as Photo Stream, Camera Roll (including videos), iMessages & SMS Messages, Call History, Contacts, Notes, Reminders, Safari Bookmarks, Voice Memos, Calendar, and Message Attachments.

While for data not backup with iTunes, users can get back 7 types with the iOS device, such as Call History, Contacts, Messages, Notes, Reminders, Calendar, and Safari Bookmarks. All recoverable data can be previewed and are selectable in the software, except the videos. And all of the above great features are included in this giveaway.

This giveaway is for users with any generations of Apple devices such as iPhone 5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS, iPad Air/Mini/4/3 (New iPad)/2/1 and iPod touch. And users can download either Windows or Mac versions to work on the right operation system.

"We hope both our users and us can get much help and information from this giveaway." Concluded Betty, "And as always, this giveaway on GiveAwayOfTheDay is providing the latest official version from Pavtube with offers to upgrade and get other relative Pavtube software."

From: http://bestvideosolution.blogspot.com/2014/03/free-get-ios-data-recovery.html

Easiest solution to play MKV, AVI, VOB, WMV, Tivo, MPG, Flash videos on Sony Xperia Z2

This post will give you the easiest solution to convert MKV, AVI, VOB, WMV, Tivo, MPG, Flash movies to Sony Xperia Z2 for playing, so that they can enjoy them anywhere they like.

If you are android fan and just plan to get a android phone, now, you can pre-order 10 inch Android slate Sony Xperia Z2, which is a wonderful smartphone. As you see, Xperia Z2 has 5.2 inch 1080 x 1920 screen, which is great for watching videos. However, Due to its own formats limitation, many video files can't be played well by Xperia Z2. Such as MKV, AVI, VOB, MPG, Tivo, WMV, FLV/F4V, MOV, MOD, TOD, M2TS etc.

For this situation, a good solution is using Pavtube Xperia Z2 Video Converter, which lets you compress HD 1080p movies to Xperia Z2 optimized videos and downsize them to less than 4GB. The converter performs faster and supports more variety of source formats than over-majority competitors on market. Even TiVo recordings can be converted to Sony Xperia Z2.

Hot Search: 3D to Galaxy Note | Videos to Yoga Tablet 2 | 4K to Xperia 

In case that you run a Mac computer, download Xperia Z2 Video Converter for Mac and follow the steps above for converting MKV, AVI, VOB, WMV, Tivo, MPG, Flash video to Sony Xperia Z2 for playback.

Step 1. Drag and drop source video to the Sony Xperia Z2 Video Converter only with 'Add files' button on the main interface. Drag the files directly is also a good idea.

Step 2. Click the pull down menu at the opposite side of "Format", and then choose "Android -> Android Phones 1080p Video(*.mp4)" format.



Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start compressing MKV, AVI, VOB, WMV, Tivo, MPG, Flash videos to Xperia Z2 friendly format and size.

And you can preview and customize output file size.

To do this, click on "Settings" button. In the pop-up Profile Settings window you can find set settings and check task details. The upper parts shows you the a/v settings you're using. The lower part displays the file information.

File size depends on the bitrate you use. For instance, in this case, I use the defualt bitrate 2000kbps, and it ends up generating a 2.4 GB .mp4 file. If I set video bitrate to 1500kbps, the final file will be 1.8GB in size. If you want smaller file size, set video bit rate down.

When video to Xperia Z2 conversion completes, you can click "Open" button to find generated videos. Now you can sync movies to Sony Xperia Z2 and enjoy all kinds of video files on this 10 inch Android slate.

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Put and Play MKV/AVI/VOB/Tivo/MPG/WMV videos to Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

Description: The article will outline best and easiest Windows/Mac solution to play MKV, AVI, VOB, Tivo, MPG, WMV etc. on Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2.

“Hi, I just ordered a Surface 2; couldn’t be more excited for waiting it delivered LOL! But here is a question: I read that its supported video formats are very limited; can I still watch youtube videos on it?”

The huge improvement of Microsoft Surface 2 & Surface Pro 2 is their 10.6-inch screen display. Becides,battery life has increased to 12 hours, 25 percent better than the original Surface and Microsoft also made the Surface 2 lighter and thinner. Thus, it must be persuasive that Surface 2 & Surface Pro 2 would be your best choice to your collection of HD video file with high quality when travelling or on a bus. 

So whether we can watch MKV/AVI/VOB/Tivo/MPG/WMV on Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2?

The answer is YES!

All you need to do is to convert all kinds of videos to Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 most compatible format – H.264 MP4 format.

To accomplish this goal, you are highly suggested to try this Video to Surface (Pro) 2 Converter, a professional tool to help you quick convert various video formats to Surface 2 and Pro 2 supported MP4 format with best video quality and simplest workflow.

FYI: You can reach the Mac version here: Video to Surface (Pro) 2 Converter for Mac.

• Read more: 2014 Best Video Converter Review for All Tablets and Smartphones

Tutorial: How to transfer MKV/AVI/VOB/Tivo/MPG/WMV to Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

Step 1. Run Pavtube Video Converter; add videos.

You can click the top left two icons to choose import individual videos or the entire folder. Drag-and-drop is also supported.
 

Step 2. Choose presets for Surface 2 & Surface Pro 2. 

Click the “Format” list to choose Windows > Microsoft Surface Windows RT/Pro H.264 HD Video (*.mp4) as the best profile for Surface 2 & Pro 2. Or you can key in “surface” in the little search box to get it. 

 

Step 3. Customize video specs (Optional).

Your can click “Settings” to free change video size, bitrate, frame rate and others. If you own a 16GB tablet and do not want to keep videos in large size, you can lower the bitrate settings to get video in proper size.

Step 4. Start Conversion.

Now hit the big red “Convert” to start converting MKV/AVI/VOB/Tivo/MPG/WMV to MP4 for Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2. After conversion, you can click “Open output folder” to quick locate the converted video.

• How to transfer media files to Surface 2 & Pro 2?  

Now you can transfer videos to your Surface 2 & Surface Pro 2 for entertainment. 

Tip: 

The Pro version of Video Converter – Video Converter Ultimate is an all-in-one Blu-ray Ripper, DVD Ripper and Video Converter.  It’s not only able to convert all SD/HD videos but also capable of legally removing Blu-ray/DVD protection and put Blu-ray/DVD/ISO/IFO movies on your Surface 2, Surface Pro 2, Surface RT/Pro and more other devices. 

(Here is a guide of best Vdieo Converter Ultimate for Surace 2: How to Put 1080p Video, Blu-ray and DVD Movie to Surface 2) 

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• Ripping DVD movies to watch on Surface 2/Pro 2
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2016 Best Video Converter Review for All Tablets and Smartphones (Android, Apple, Windows RT/Pro)

Summary: Which Video Converter is the best Movie converting software in 2016? The article will give you 2016 Best Video Converter Review. Now choose the best one to get all kinds of films onto your Tablets and Smartphones (Android, Apple, Windows RT/Pro).

This year is positioned to be a banner movie year with continuing traditions in the horror and action thriller genres and new plot lines that will keep us on the edge of our seats. All though it is tough to say right now if the 2016 movie year can compete with last years record breaking year.  

With many feature Films are released In 2016, many video lovers tend to watch their favorite movie files on Tablets and Smartphones (Android, Apple, Windows RT/Pro) with high resolution and wide screen. However, with the popularity of various video files, you will have more and more issues with the format limitation. So this comes with many Video Converters on the market.

There have been many reviews about the best video converters so far. But most of them give the video converters for Mac high evaluation only regarding to their easiness, available options and price tag while underestimating the video converting speed as well as its output video quality customers concern extremely. So in this article, we've picked up the top-rated video converters with their features, easiness, speed, video quality and price all considered.

1. Free Video DVD Converter Ultimate (Win/Mac)

Pavtube Free Video DVD Converter Ultimate is an all-in-one program which will provide you the ultimate solution to rip recent released DVDs and convert any video (including TiVo) and DVD to MOV, MKV, MPG, AVI without problem. Also it support adding external subtitles. The program is free as a time-limited offer.





Features:

• Rip DVDs and videos to MOV, MKV, AVI, MPG, VOB, WMV, FLV, etc with fast speed.
• Helps edit video and add SRT/ASS/SSA subtitles to DVD movies.

Price: 0

Requires: Windows XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1

2. Video Converter (Win/Mac)



It can can work as the powerful iPhone 6 Video Converter for Win/Mac. With this best Video Converter and Editor for Mac, users can finish SD/HD video converting and editing process with fast speed and high video qualtiy.

Overall, this app offers an easy way to transcode virtually all video and audio types, camcorder HD footages and TiVo recordings to desired video/audio format for portable multimedia devices, HD media players or video editing software, such as:

• Devices: iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad Mini, iPod 5, etc.
• Players: Apple TV 3, WD TV, PS3, Xbox 360, Popcorn Hour, Xtreamer Ultra, Dune HD Base 3D, Iomega ScreenPlay MX HD Media Player, NETGEAR NeoTV Max Streaming Player(NTV300SL), Asus O!Play Mini Plus, etc.
• Video Editing Softwares: FCP, iMovie, Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, etc. Plus, you are allowed to freely customize and personalize the conversion files through its settings and options in order to get an individual output in your own way.

Features:

• Support nearly all HD/SD video and audio formats
• Edit videos, trim/crop/merge/split, add watermarks/subtitles/soundtracks/video effects
• 6X faster conversion speed with GPU acceleration technologies available
• Compatible with any Tablets & Phones, HD Media Players, video editing software
• Best TiVo/DVR to MP4/MKV/WMV/MOV Converter

Price: 35

Requires: Windows XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1

3. Video Converter Ultimate (Win/Mac)



Served as the top all-in-one Movie Converter for iPhone 6, you can easily enjoy Blu-ray/DVDs movies on smartphone/tablets with family and friends; playback family’s memory video on computer &tablets &smartphones &other devices, or smoothly transfer your camera footage to editing program without any format problems, etc. All can be finished with this Video Converter Ultimate.

Features:

• Backup your Blu-ray/DVD discs for longtime preservation
• Transfer Blu-ray/DVD movies to smartphones, tablets, Xbox/PS3, etc.
• Convert videos/footages to various video formats
• Change 2D/3D Blu-ray/DVD/Video to 3D videos for playback
• 6X faster conversion speed

Price: $65

Requires: Windows XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1

From the review above, you can clearly learn about the features of each tool. Choosing the best Movie Converter 2014 will surely give you wonderful movie entertainment on all Tablets and Smartphones (Android, Apple, Windows RT/Pro). Without worrying about any format limitation. Hope you love this roundup!