MKV to iMovie Workflow - Convert MKV to an iMovie acceptable AIC .mov file

This article will explain why we often failed to import MKV to iMovie, and I will introduce a step by step guide on how to successfully import MKV files to iMovie.

Why We often Encounter Problem in Importing MKV to iMovie?

MKV (Matroska Video), an open and free container format able to keep diverse video, audio, and subtitle components in just one file, can let you enjoy high definition videos at home easily. Yet, if you download a swathe of videos with the file extension MKV and intend to convert MKV to iMovie for editing on Mac, then the problem pops up.

Solution:

So if your source MKV files can't be accepted by iMovie on Mac , you need to convert MKV to  iMovie compatible code AIC. I know a program that named HD Video Converter for Mac, is just the ideal MKV to  AIC  conversion software. It can easily transcode MKV video to AIC .mov for adding MKV to iMovie for editing. Below is a step by step guide to show you how to convert MKV videos to iMovie.

Preparation: 
Download and install the Mac MKV to AIC converter on your Mac computer, it works on Mac OS 10.5 or above.
Step 1. Run the program and load your MKV video files into it.

Step 2. Choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express>Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) (*mov)" as output format for editing in iMovie.



Step 3. Start transcoding MKV to AIC .mov by clicking on "Convert" button.

Of course, the process will take some time, please wait patiently. When it's finished, you can easily import the converted media file into iMovie for editing.

Ok then launch iMovie, click "File > Import" to load these MOV videos:

Except help you handling MKV video files, this MKV to iMovie Converter can deal with Blu-ray, DVD and other video files like AVI. Meanwhile, it's able to convert them for your tablets or smartphones with optimized presets. Overall, it's really a good helper that worth having.


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Convert DVD to mp4 for watching on iPad with multi-track or only one audio track

Look for DVD to multi-track/one-track video solution? Pavtube ByteCopy will help you rip DVD to multi-track mp4 or standard mp4 for iPad streaming via icloud with few clicks.

Question: Since I’ve seen how easy and fast it is to convert a DVD (already stored in my HD) into a single mp4 file, I’ve thought about converting all my dvd’s into mp4’s then I can directly stream them onto all my iPad via icloud. But what is important (to me) is to be able to rip some DVDs keeping at least two audio tracks in one conversion (ex: both English and French audio, or German, English and Spanish audio) and for some DVDs I only need one audio track. With VLC, I would then be able to select which audio track to hear, if any.

However, DVDFab only supports one audio track; FairUse only supports one subtitle track; AutoGK does not seem to do h.264 at all and HandBrake seems to be limited to a single subtitle track as well. So I am wondering if there is a software (free or not) that can do that? Please note that I am quite new to DVD conversion and would prefer a software that's relatively easy to use, i.e. with simplified options or some sort of pre-validated presets. 

In fact, it is easy to archive DVD to mp4 container conversion with one track or multiple audio tracks preserved. The following short guide shows you how to convert a DVD to mp4 with multiple audio track as well as one audio track. 

Software Requirement: Pavtube ByteCopy/ByteCopy for Mac

With such a tough task, I had spent a lot of time searching online, tried several SWs - some ok but always something that does not quite to do what I need. Luckily, I finally got this Pavtube ByteCopy. Not all videos output from a multi-track DVD can keep the original video effect, intact audio tracks in different languages. 

It is a pro version Blu-ray/DVD ripping program, it's not only able to remove disc encryption and rip them to iPad readable format, but also keeps the original DVD/Blu-ray multiple audio tracks, so that you can free switch the language during playback. The mac version is ByteCopy for Mac.

Get this ByteCopy installed and let's start the workflow easily. 

Part I: Convert DVD to Multi-track mp4 for watching on iPad 

Step 1. Import DVD disc, DVD folder, IFO/ISO image files. 

Insert DVD disc to your ROM, click "Load files" to import DVD disc directly from ROM. If you have IFO/ISO and DVD folder, choose the corresponding option to load DVD movies from your computer. 

 

The main title in your DVD will be checked by default; so let's move on and choose format. 

 

Step 2. Choose format. 

Click the "Format" drop-down list and choose "Multi-track Video> Multi-track MP4(*.mp4)". The original DVD chapter marker and audio tracks will be kept automatically. 

 

Step 3. Adjust video & audio settings (optional) 

Click the "Settings" button to check all video & audio settings. By default it will check all the audio tracks (languages), so if you only need some of the languages, just check the unwanted ones. 

Btw, video size, bitrate and frame rate can all be changed if you are not satisfied with default settings. 

Don't forget to click OK to confirm all the changes. 

 

Step 4. Start conversion. 

Click the big red "Convert" to start converting DVDs to MP4 with multiple languages. 

After conversion, hit the "Open" or "Open output folder" icon to quick locate converted MP4 videos, transfer it to your iPad via icloud. 

OK! We now can watch DVD movies on iPad with multiple languages using VLC player. 

Part II: Convert DVD to mp4 for watching on iPad with only one audio track 

Step 1. Run the program, load your DVD movies into it. DVD discs, DVD iso or ifo files are all OK. 

Step 2. Choose iPad video formats. Click on “Format” box, you can easily find the “iPad” category.  

You can select the one accroding to your device model. If this choice can’t meet your need, you can also click on “Settings” to set parameters. 

Step 3. After the above steps, start the process by converting DVD to iPad. 

Once the task is finished, locate the converted video files by clicking on “Open” and stream them to the iPad via icloud with ease. So there you have it. Pretty Simple! 

Now just enjoy and watch DVD movies on iPad the way you like (with multiple audio tracks or one audio track). Hope the article helps.

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Convert M2TS with DTS for Playback on PS3 with AC3 5.1 Surround

This guide shows you how to convert an m2ts file (with DTS audio) to AVI/MP4 so that it can be played on the Playstation 3 with AC3 5.1 surround sound. It just like the way of enjoying YouTube Videos on PS3. Any good suggestions there?

'I'm watching M2TS through a HDTV on my PS3. All works fine except the M2TS files with DTS audio (I can see the video, but there is no sound). Then what's the problem? Any way to make my M2TS files with DTS audio playable on PS3 correctly?'

In fact, M2TS files can also be played on Sony PlayStation 3 (Learn how to convert MKV to PS3 with tsMuxeR). However, DTS audio is basically higher quality than AC3, which can't be playable on the PS3.

Therefore, the DTS audio will need to be converted to AC3. This is a lossy conversion, but it is a very acceptable sacrifice considering AC3 can have a very high bitrate. Here with Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter, you can convert M2TS with DTS to playable format on PS3 much faster and easier-to-use than other similar tools with high quality AC3 5.1 audio. Besides, it integrates many presets for iPad 4, iPad Air, Amazon Fire Phone as well as the upcoming Nexus 8; many other presets waiting for you to pick up.

Here is how to encode M2TS with DTS audio to AC3 5.1 AVI/MP4 for playing on PS3

Please make sure the output and speaker setup support 5 channel audio which can be accomplished by using an optical out connection with a surround speaker system. 

1. Import source media files
Download, install and run this M2TS to PS3 converter. Click “Add video” button to load your source M2TS files into the program. The DTS to AC3 Converter is multi-task based and supports batch conversion, this means you can load in multiple video files to convert at one time.

2. Select output format
From the Format bar, navigate to “PSP/PS3” catalogue, and choose "PS3 Video(AC3 5.1)(*.avi)" which can directly output AC3 5.1 audio without settings.

P.S.
If you only want to get mp4 format, choose "PS3 Video(720p) MPEG-4(*.mp4)" or "PS3 Video(1080p) MPEG-4(*.mp4)" depending on your requirement.

Tip:
If you choose mp4 format, you need to change the settings from AAC Stereo to AC3  5.1.

Click “Settings” button, the “Profile Settings” windows pops up, on which you need to set the audio codec to ac3 and set audio channels to 5.1 Channels. This ensures your output videos encoded with ac3 and create 5.1 surround surrounds for PS3 playback.

Apart from changing audio codec and channels, you are also allowed to reset video resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, audio bit rate and sample rate on this window.



4. Start conversion
Click “Convert” button to start converting M2TS with DTS to MP4/AVI AC3 with 5.1 Channels. As soon as the conversion finished, you can click “Open” button to get the generated files with ease. Now, you can transfer converted videos to PS3 via USB flash drive for smooth playback without any problem.

See also:

• Tips on Loading AVCHD MTS Videos on Mac (FCP, Avid, Premiere)
• How to Play Our MTS (AVCHD) Movies on WDTV?

Best 4K Ultra HD Video Converter to Convert/Compress 4K Videos on PC or Mac

If you've got some 4K Ultra HD videos, this article will give you the best 4K Ultra HD Video Converter to Convert/Compress 4K Videos on PC or Mac in a simple way.

4K is the hottest buzz word in the tech world right now, and it's rewriting the rulebook when it comes to image quality. It affects not just the world of 4K TV and cinema, but also cameras and image capture, smartphones and tablets, computer monitors and PC games - practically anything that displays images or records video. For example, play 4K videos on VLC could not be an easy workflow.

Hot Search: 4K to QuickTime | 4K to FCP X | 4K to Xbox

4K Ultra HD is a much more intimate viewing experience than Full HD. In many respects, the best way to view 4K is analogous to the way we view films in a cinema. Old style cinemas were shoe-box shaped and most patrons sat typically 3-5 screen heights away, because that was the most comfortable viewing distance.

However, it is also costly to achieve 4K Ultra HD, for the data amount of each frame is as big as 50MB. That is to say, the facilities of top configuration are required for both decoding, playing and editing a 4K Ultra HD video.

The optimal tool I prompt here is Pavtube HD Video Converter. (Mac version) Just like the way it is dealing with 1080p HD videos, this all-in-one converting tool is surely in the support of converting 4K UHD videos in any formats faultlessly. As the best 4K Ultra HD Video Converter, it can 4K Ultra HD videos in MP4 (AVC coder) or other extension not only for playing on portable devices like iPad, iPhone, Galaxy Tablet, Surface Tablet, Kindle Fire HDX, but also for editing in Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro, Windows Movie Maker, Pinnacle Studio, Cyberlink Powerdirector, etc.. 

Follow the steps below, and you can get the easiest way to edit convert/compress 4K Videos on PC or Mac with the top 4K Ultra HD Video Converter. And the mac workflow it here. First, download or buy Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate as the 4K Ultra HD Video Converter.

Notes:

1. The free trial version is provided for you to see if it would be able to convert your 4K UHD to your required file type with expected quality.

2. The trial version will create videos with PAVTUBE logo standing in the center of the output image. To bypass the watermark, you should purchase its full version.

Step 1. Follow the installation wizard to install the program onto your computer. After transferring 4K Ultra HD Video files to hard disk, run 4K HD Video Converter. Click the "Add video" icon. button to import 4K UHD video to the program.

Step 2: Choose an output format on a smaller window of this 4K video converter which accords the format you want the output 4K Ultra HD video to become, be it AVI, MOV, MPEG, WMV, FLV, etc.



Step 3: Make any other personal settings you need and click the "Convert" button under the preview window, and the 4K Video Converter will start converting any 4K YouTube Ultra HD videos. When the conversion is finished, you enjoy the compressed 4K Ultra HD video easily.

P.S. Can 4K UHDTV play original HD videos? The answer is yes. The principle is almost similar to that of playing a standard video on an HD TV. 4K UHDTV is 2016p and 3840 pixels wide, having an aspect ratio of at least 16:9. 

Good News is that Pavtube HD Video Converter allows you to change video resolution, as well as the aspect ratio, from 4:3 to 16:9, to faultlessly fit the 4K Ultra HD TV. After converting ,you can freely transfer the video to 4K UHDTV for watching by use of HDMI or the like. Now just have a try. 

Read more:

• Play 4K HD Video Movie on Windows 10
• Can't Read WAV Files on QuickTime Player on Yosemite?
• Add Canon XC10 XF-AVC 4K MXF to VLC, WMP, Playback Pro

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How to enable VLC to play Blu-ray movies by chapters

Having issues playing BluRay discs with VLC Media Player chapters? This brief guide assist you to solve the problem by converting your Blu-ray to lossless mkv format. 

VLC, powerful multi-functional media player software, can run on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, etc. which is widely used now. The 2.0 and later version support Blu-ray media playback with some extra operations.

Now I have tested it on my Windows 8.1 PC, but I find I cannot get VLC player to play Blue Ray discs, I have downloaded a file called libaacs.dll, and placed it in the VLC folder that is in the Roaming folder inside AppData but I still cannot get VLc to play Blue Rays discs.

Since I cannot directly play blu-ray movie using VLC, I tried many ways. But here is the best way to make it work, that is to rip/convert Blu-ray disc to VLC friendly format such as MKV, AVI, MP4, MOV. Read the guide about how to rip Blu-ray to MKV with full preservation of all audio tracks, subtitles and chapter markers, you will get it.

What we need?

Here recommended this Pavtube ByteCopy which does a great job in quick decrypting the protected discs within a few clicks. Best of all, it can handle the latest Blu-ray and is capable of backup Blu-ray to lossless MKV preserving all the multiple audio and subtitle tracks as well as chapter markers. In this way, I can freely watch my favorite Blu-ray movie on my VLC Player by chapters.

You are free to try free trial version (Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac is for Mac users).

Now let me show you how to backup Blu-ray to lossless MKV with chapter markers for VLC player no recoding in 3 steps.

1. Import Blu-ray to Pavtube ByteCopy.

Click "Load file" icon on the top left to load the Blu-ray disc.



2. Choose Lossless MKV with chapter markers.

Under "Format" menu, there are lots of video formats. Go to find "Multi-track Video" option and choose "Lossless/encoded multi-track MKV (* mkv)" because it will contain chapter markers in output MKV.



Tip: Click "Settings" button on the main interface; you are brought to Multi-task Settings. You are allowed to customize profile presets as you like, you could remove unwanted audio track in Audio tab under Settings menu, and uncheck subtitles you do not need in Subtitles tab.



3. Start conversion.

Click big "Convert" button to start conversion. It won't take much time for conversion and then you will get lossless MKV once completed. Hit "Open" button you will go to location of generated files.

Afterwards, run VLC Media Player, follow "Media" > "Open Fie..." to browse converted Blu-ray and from the playback drop-down list, you can click "Chapter" to select specific chapter as starting point when playing ripped blu-ray movie in VLC Media Player.

Now go to fully enjoy your favorite Blu-ray on VLC by chapters whenever you wanna. 

Tip:To transcode DVD discs to MOV/MP4/Apple Prores with multiple audio and subtitle tracks, that is what Pavtube ByteCoy for Mac can do for you which means you can select the audio you want when enjoying DVD movies in VLC player.

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Backup DVD to lossless MKV format on Mac with multiple audio tracks and chapter markers

Do you want to backup DVD to lossless MKV format on Mac with multiple audio tracks and chapter markers keeping when playing with your media player or TV? Here you will find an easy way to do it. 

Every time you play DVD discs on your DVD ROM, the disc will suffer little quality loss. So a digital backup will help to save the storage space of DVD collection, and make it easier to access and carry with. For instance, you could keep the DVD backup in different according to different years, so you can find the desired movie easily without going through your storeroom. 

Then comes the question: "Is there any way to get lossless mkv files with all multiple audio and subtitle tracks, and chapter markers from original DVD disc?"

Best answer:

To get DVD playable on Mac preserving original structure and chapter marks, you should convert Blu-ray to multi-track MKV format first.  Here, this post will give you a solution to copy DVD movies with lossless mkv format.

Tools required:

What you need is only a professional Blu-ray/Blu-ray Ripper Pro for Mac- Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac that can help you convert Blu-ray movies to MKV format with multi-track easily. (Windows version: ByteCopy), It's an ideal app for you to remove the strict Blu-ray protection and region restrictions and Blu-ray contents to Multi-track MKV/MP4/MOV video very quickly with great video quality.

How to rip DVD contents to MKV with multi-track on Mac Mavericks & Mountain Lion

Step1: Load DVD movies.

Launch the best DVD to multi-track converter; import DVD movies into the program. Loaded DVDs can be previewed in the right preview window.

Step 2: Choose output format

In the dropdown list of Format menu, you can find several MKV options for output. Here we recommend "Lossless/encoded Multi-track MKV (* mkv)" under "Multi-track Video" catalogue. Because it will save multiple video, audio and subtitle tracks form original DVD in output MKV and you won't suffer any quality loss.

Tip: You can check the audios you want to keep and uncheck the audios you don't need. It all depends on your own choices.

Step 3: The last step you need to do is hit the "Convert" button to start the conversion of DVD to Multi-track MKV on Mac Mavericks & Mountain Lion.

When the conversion is over, just find the folder of your output videos. Then you can play and organize your DVD videos on your portable devices.

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