Pavtube Updated to Encode MKV Video to H.265/HEVC MP4

The tutorial shows you how to convert MKV to H.265/HEVC MP4 for better visual effects in a more convenient way with a top H.265 encoder.

MKV is an open standard free container format that can store various video, audio, picture or subtitle tracks inside a single file. Nowadays we can effortlessly download various kinds of MKV files online for free.

However, MKV is not a friendly format for playback on most mobile devices, to get better video experience, lot of Apple device users want to convert their downloaded mkv video files to H.265 MP4 format since H.265 has several big advantages over H.264, including better compression, delicate image and bandwidth saving. And in that case, what they need is a reliable MKV to H.265 converter to do the job.

Luckily, Pavtube Studio hits a milestone by completing a major kernel update on Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate, which succeeds in becoming one of the first video audio products in the world that support the breakthrough H.265/HEVC video codec.

New features:

• Support MXF in XAVC video codec 
• Add H.264 baseline/main/high output profiles 
• Support H.265/HEVC decode 
• Support H.265/HEVC encode 
• Support latest Blu-ray movies 

With it, you are able to batch convert MKV to H.265/HEVC MP4 with smaller size and higher quality. Besides, it can also convert MKV to all other popular video/audio formats, including MOV, AVI, VOB, WMV, FLV, MPG, MP3, OGG, WMA, etc without quality loss. Plus, this program employs a built-in editor, so you can use it to create special video effects as needed.

How to convert MKV to H.265/HEVC MP4 on Windows

Step 1. Load source MKV files

Directly drag and drop source MKV files, or click "Add Video" button on the toolbar to load MKV files to the MKV to H.265 MP4 converter for converting. You could import multiple MKV files or one single file for converting as you like.



Step 2. Select output format

Click Format bar and select MP4 as the output format from Common Video list. If you prefer high definition video, you can choose "H.265 HD Video(*.mp4)" from the "HD Video" list.

Also you can convert your MKV to H.264 MP4 for streaming over DLNA and Chromecast or encode MKV to VOB for freely playback.



Tips: For more control, you can enter the "Settings" button to adjust the video and audio parameters like video codec, audio codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, video size, etc.



Step 3. Start converting MKV to H.265/HEVC MP4

After all settings, click the convert button to get the MKV to H.265/HEVC MP4 video conversion started. Within a few minutes, you can get the converted MP4 video files for better use.

Note: H.265 can compressed your files into a much smaller file size while the quality is better than H.264. But since the compress is very hard, the progress is very slow. The time which converted to H.265(*.MP4) is way much longer than H.264(*.MP4).

What's more, many users may not understand the differences among the three upgraded H.264 Baseline/Main/High Profiles.

• In a word, if your equipment is old and can’t play the video compressed by new codec, then baseline can help you solve this incompatible problem.
• If you want to a much higher quality then high profile will be the best choice. 
• The main profile has been eliminated gradually, but is still used for most HD TV or devices support much higher standard. 

Just have a try now!

Upgrade! Pavtube Supports H.265/HEVC, XAVC and Latest Blu-ray!

Pavtube has released the latest products of Windows Platforms, Support H.265/HEVC Encode & Decode, XAVC codec! Detailed information is in this article.

Marry Christmas 2014! On December 25, Pavtube Studio has announced this new update version. All Win versions have been updated to 4.8.2, which add XAVC, H.265/HEVC decode and encode, latest Blu-ray discs ripping features and work more powerful. What new features have they got?

1. Support MXF in XAVC video codec
2. Add H.264 baseline/main/high output profiles
3. Support H.265/HEVC decode
4. Support H.265/HEVC encode
5. Support latest Blu-ray movies, like The Expendables 3, Le Chef, Sin City A Dame to Kill For, Sands of Iwo Jima, When The Game Stands Tall, Love in Venice, Mystery Road, Pink Floyd Endless rive,etc. are all supported.

 

Updated software

• Pavtube HD Video Converter
• Pavtube Video Converter
• Pavtube MXF Converter
• Pavtube MXF Multimixer
• Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter
• Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate
• Pavtube BDMagic
• Pavtube ByteCopy
• Pavtube DVDAid

 

XAVC support: 

For the first outstanding feature, many powerful camcorders can shoot under this XAVC mode, like Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Canon all have many series HD Camcorder which can such job. Most XAVC codec will shot in MXF format, this may be good for importing quality ,but may be a big problem for their users. Although Sony has offered their XAVC plug-in to help customer to solve this problem, but many users still replay that they can’t do anything about their videos. How to tackle that? New Pavtube relevant Video converter software can handle this highest level video standard. XAVC can support 4K (4.96×2160 and 3840×2160), which just cater the trend of 4K.

Add H.265/HEVC Decode and Encode:

All Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate products have added the H.265/HEVC decode/encode. You may very family about H.264/MPEG-4, but may not know about this H.265/HEVC. Actually, those two codec are said to double the date compression at the same level of video quality. This H.265 can be said as the Intro Time of 4K Generation. This H.265/HEVC is considered not only play a remarkable role on improving the image quality but also can support 4K resolution to UHDTV, the highest level can up to 8192×4320 (8k). Like the hottest Samsung NX1 has already explore this brand new market. The 205-point phase-detection AF, 4K film resolution, H.265 compression coding, 15fps high-speed continuous shooting, etc., Samsung NX1 seems has already won the game. But with this fast update of the H.265 camera, the related peripheral support software seems not get enjoy strength. Many media player and NELs still stick on the H.264, so how to get your H.265/HEVC video into compatible while quality maintained? The brand new Pavtube relevant Video software will be the best solution to deal with the H.265/HEVC. No quality drop, fast conversion, smooth playback, all you need is in this new Pavtube. The Mac version is in full update, do please look forward to those brand new Pavtube relevant iMedia Converter for Mac!

Merry Christmas^^

About Pavtube Studio

Founded in 2007, Pavtube creates expert multimedia software applications that help consumers access, transfer and share their digital content across different devices that range from PC, Mac, NLE softwares, tablets, smartphones, to HD media players, game consoles, and home theatre systems. On the basis of computer OS, Pavtube products are divided into two categories – Windows solutions and Mac solutions, spanning across BD/DVD saving, video transcoding, camera/camcorder footage, and DVR recordings (e.g. TiVo) conversion. With creativity, expert knowledge as well as cutting-edge technology, Pavtube helps consumers throughout the world enjoy more in a digitally connected audio-visual world. See http://www.multipelife.com and http://www.pavtube.com for more information. More info can be found here.

How to convert any video to FLV with AAC audio for putting on site

Look for ways to convert any video to a FLV with H264 video and AAC audio and put/host on your site? Get an Ultimate Converter to do video to flv conversion with several simple clicks. 

FLV (Flash Video) is a file format used to deliver video over the Internet. If you have a web site, then you possibly plan to add a video to your site using flv format. How to create .flv file with AAC audio from your video?  You should do conversion first.

To realize the conversion, I searched widely and I got some tech support for converting video to FLV with AAC without losing quality in a simplest way. At last, I found Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate is the ideal tool do the the actual work which can help you change all kinds of videos like MTS, MXF, MOV, AVI, MP4, Tivo to FLV video and AAC audio with fast speed for convenient sharing in excellent output video quality. (Read the review or get other free online video converters)

What's more, it provides flexible editing functions, like cutting off the unnecessary part, adding watermarks including text, image and video, adding special effect, inserting subtitles and so on. The mac version is here. Now just download it and follow the steps below to finish the conversion.

How to Transcode any video to FLV with AAC audio for putting on site

Step 1. Load video files

Run the program and click “Add video" button to import source files. You can also directly drag the video clips into the program for conversion. If need, you can check the “Merge into one file” box to join several video clips together.



Step 2. Select output video format

Click Format bar to get the format list and select a proper export format. In "Flash Video" list, you can find "FLV  H.264 (*.flv)". Or you can convert your video to swf, f4v or mp4 for uploading.



Optional: Customize the output video and edit videos

You can click "Edit" button to trim your favorite part from the video, crop video frame size, adjust visual effects, add watermarks, subtitles and more to personalize your videos.

Plus, click the Settings icon, you can adjust the video size, frame rate, bitrate, etc.



Step 3. Start Conversion

When all the settings are OK, you can click the "Convert" button on the main interface to start converting videos to FLV with AAC audio.

After the conversion, you will can easily you can get the web-friendly flv and share on your website.

To add flv to your website, there are two options, which you can consider: 

OPTION #1 - Host video on your site.

Pros:
- you can use any online flash player with any skin, interface, look & feel etc;
- quality of video is controlled by you only -- make it very good or bad, as you wish;
- video size is not limited, you can set any size you like;

Cons:
- it requires a high bandwidth;
- your hosting must be reliable to support requests from many visitors simultaneously;


OPTION #2 - Host video on YouTube.com, but insert the video player directly into your web page.

Pros:
- it doesn't require high bandwidth, it's almost FREE even if you have a lot of visitors;

Cons:
- flash player includes advertisements and logo of YouTube

Detailed steps is here. Just enjoy!

Copy a DVD with both stereo and 5:1 audio to NAS for streaming

If you want to watch DVD movies on NAS device for streaming with keeping stereo and 5:1 audio, get this DVD to NAS Converter to lossless copy DVD to to MKV/MP4 with multi-track/stream.

NAS, with Network Attached Storage in full, is the extender for home sharing. NAS is often manufactured as a computer appliance - a specialized computer built from the ground up for storing and serving files.

To make the most of NAS, you may want to manage your DVD discs on kinds of DLNA compatible devices, then is it possible to backup DVD on NAS for freely streaming, even keeping both stereo and 5:1 audio?

Absolutely Yes, all you need is to rip and compress DVD contents to MP4/MKV with multi-track/stream while maintaining good video quality for storage on NAS. To reach this goal, why don't you choose  Pavtube Bytecopy.

With it, you are you can easily backup your DVD with whole content digital folder to lossless MKV or MP4 files with multiple audio and subtitle tracks from original DVD and remove unwanted subs streams and audio tracks at will. For Mac users, you can get ByteCopy for Mac. Now follow below guide to learn how to.

How to Rip and transfer DVD movie to NAS with both stereo and 5:1 audio

Firstly, you should have download and installed the Multi-track DVD Converter. Now let's go.

Step 1. Launch it and load your DVD.

Also read how to convert BR ISO to MKV lossless.



Step 2. Go to "Format" to find "Multi-track Video" catalogue. Select "Loss/encoded Multi-track MKV(*.mkv)" or "Multi-track MP4(*.mp4)", which will provide lossless backup DVD to MKV/MP4 with multiple audio and subtitle tracks.

 

Tip: If you want to remove unwanted audio or subtitle stream from original DVD for output, just unselect the box in front of it and keep both stereo and 5:1 audio.

 

Step 3. Click "Convert" to start converting DVD to MKV/MP4. The Conversion can be completed within a short time, then click "Open" to find generated files.

Then you can connect your DLNA devices (PS3, Samsung TV, Galaxy Tab, etc) to the NAS for our home viewing with keeping both stereo and 5:1 audio.

What's more, what Bytecopy can do is more than it, let's go to below tips to find more.

1. You may be confused about the other two options under "Multi-track Video" catalogue: Multi-track MOV(*.mov) and Multi-track Interlaced DV PAL Video (*.avi). They are used to transcode DVD to .mov and .avi output files. The point is that they support saving encoded multiple audio tracks. So you could enjoy it on iOS devices or media players.

2. Directly Copy and Copy the entire disc provide you another two ways to lossless output with both stereo and 5:1 audio. Directly copy will save 100% intact VOB main movie from original DVD, and Copy the entire disc will allow to 1:1 copy DVD to Video_ts folder with all. subtitle and audio tracks preservation.

Rip 2D and 3D Blu-ray to SBS/Top-Bottom/Anaglyph 3D MOV

Want to copy 2D/3D Blu-ray to 3D MOV? This article gives details about how to convert Blu-ray to SBS/Top-Bottom/Anaglyph 3D MOV with the best Blu-ray to 3D MOV Ripper.

Since Blu-ray discs possess the feature of high quality images, people would like to spend more money for the visual feast. Then is there a way to watch your 2D/3D Blu-ray movie on iPad/iPhone/iPod, QuickTime or edit in FCP/iMovie/FCE with 3D effect? The most favorable way is to convert 2D and 3D Blu-ray videos to 3D MOV format.

For those who are still looking for some software to rip 2D/3D BDs, here we highly recommend Pavtube BDMagic, which is a yet professional Blu-ray Ripping software. With it you can easily convert 2D/3D Blu-ray movies to SBS/Top-Bottom/Anaglyph 3D MOV format. Plus, the original Blu-ray in 1080p can be output just in the same definition, or compressed to 720p video; the choice is yours. (Read Top 5 3D Blu-ray Movie Converter Review) Download the tool and follow the full guide on ripping Blu-ray to 3D MOV below.

Step 1. Add 2D/3D Blu-ray source file to the program

Once installed the latest Blu-ray Converter (Mac version is BDMagic for Mac) onto your computer, launch it and click disc icon to load 2D and 3D Blu-ray files.



Step 2. Set 3D format as output

Click "Format" bar and move mouse to "3D Video" column, you can choose either "MOV Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mov)" or "MOV Anaglyph 3D Video (*.mov)" or "MOV Top-Bottom 3D Video (*.mov)" as output format for watching on iDevices and editing. (Read Differences Between Anaglyph 3D and Side-by-Side 3D)



If you want to other 3D video format, you could choose it according to your specific need, like converting to 3D MP4 for Plex Server, ripping to 3D MKV or 3D AVI for 3D TV.

Tip: Customize 3D video effect by entering “Settings” tab to achieve the best video effect on 3D devices.



Step 3. Start 2D/3D Blu-ray to 3D MOV conversion

When everything is OK, just press the "Convert" button to start the conversion. You can follow the conversion process by the progress bar.

Once the conversion finished, you are able to get 3D MOV files via clicking "Open" button. Then it would be easy for you to watch or edit the converted Blu-ray on various MOV-compatible 3D applications at ease.

Make HD video films from ISO files using Sony DVD Architect

This guide aims to tech you how to get DVD Architect working perfectly with iso files on Mac without any issues. Check out the solution now. 

ISO is an archive file (you may also know it as dis image) of an optical disc. It covers all the data of files contained on the archived CD/DVD, or any other disc format. Now I have some HD-video films are created in .iso files from which I do burn BD disks using Nero software on PC computer because Sony's option in the DVD Architect software shuts down too often.

As I offer use Vegas Pro to change and modify whatever I want to make the video film as professional-like as possible, and with the DVD Architect software I can make chapters so that customize the 1.5 - 2 hours video films for visitors that won't like to sit the 1.5 to 2 hours, then how can I make HD video films from my ISO files using DVD Architect to avoid crash problem and save rendering time on my MacBookPro?

Via the internet looking for options to help me converting iso-files for Mac, I found Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac to convert my last 13 iso video-films in one go into MPEG-TS format which is compatible with DVD Architect without high quality. Just download this program and follow this guide below to complete importing ISO clips to DVD Architect for further editing.

Rip ISO movies to use in DVD Architect on Mac with ease

1. Load ISO movies

First, drag the ISO files to the program or hit "Load IFO/ISO" button to import ISO files.



2. Select output format

Click “Format” bar to select HD Video -> MPEG-TS HD Video(*.ts) as output format.



Tip:

Before conversion, you can click "Settings" button right besides “Format”and enter "Profile Settings" panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.



3. Start ISO to MPEG-TS conversion and then add videos to DVD Architect

When all the settings are fine, click the Convert button to start converting your ISO movies to DVD Architect MPEG-TS files. Whne the conversion completes, locate the results videos ready to imported into DVD Architect for making chapters.

Additional Tip:

1. If you want to edit ISO clips in Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7/6, you just need to choose the "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format in the second step; For iMovie, choose "iMovie -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)" as output; For Adobe Premiere Pro or Vegas Pro, choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as output.

2. You can also get Blu-ray ISO to HTPC, WD TV Live and 3D TV.

Get SD MKV multi-track from Blu-ray for enjoying with desired language

If you are wondering how to rip Blu-ray to SD MKV format with all subtitles and audio tracks keeping, this article shows you exactly how to make it work.

My problems are I can't seem to create a mkv of the full blu ray (BD) with all the sound tracks. Each time I do it I only get one audio sound track. One time Japanese. I would like to choose English French and Spanish. Sound tracks and subtitles. I also see a problem when down converting the BD from HD to SD. Again I can't seem to control the audio sound tracks that get copied. Is there a way to go from blu ray direct to SD MKV multi track?

• Learn how to Backup your Blu-ray disc without worry about scratched by your kids

To transfer Blu-ray for playing with multi-track format, the first step is to remove commercial Blu-ray discs and DVDs protection from film studio, and then do the conversion. To help him to solve the problem, I tested some softwares and did comparison.

Here we recommended this Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac 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 on Mac. Also, I can convert my Blu-ray/DVD movie to any format playable or editable with it. In this way, I can freely change subtitles to get your desired language. The Windows version is Pavtube ByteCopy.

• Top Blu-ray Ripper Reviews: MakeMKV vs ByteCopy vs DVDfab
• Tips and Tricks for Selecting a Blu-ray to MKV Ripper 

More money-saving Trip:

• ByteCopy($42) + Video Converter Ultimate($65) = Only $79.9, Save $27.1 
• ByteCopy($42) + DVD Creator($35) = Only $44.9, Save $32.1 
• ByteCopy($42) + ChewTune($29) = Only $54.9, Save $16.1 

Download the right version and follow the steps below to rip Blu-ray to lossless MKV format on Mac.

Note: A Blu-ray drive is needed before ripping.

Step 1. Load Blu-ray movie.

Get ready to insert your Blu-ray disc to disc drive, click this "Load Disc" button to browser to disc drive and import the disc. Or you could load BD folder and BD ISO from computer hard drive to this best Blu-ray to MKV Converter for Mac.



Step 2. Choose suitable output format.

Pavtubr ByteCopy for Mac offers an special category for users who would like to keep multiple audio tracks and subtitles in saved Lossless MKV file.

To pass-through original TrueHD/Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM audio, just select Multi-track Video > Lossless/encoded Multi-track MKV(*.MKV) for output. In this way the original audio tracks are streamed without transcoding from source BD Disc to saved MKV file.

Also learn how to rip your Blu-ray to Multi-track MOV, Multi-track MP4 and Multi-track AVI.



Step 3. Adjust profile presets (Optional).

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.



Step 4. Start ripping Blu-ray disc on Mac.

Save all your settings, and back to ByteCopy for Mac main interface, hit the "Convert" button to start converting. When the lossless backup completes, you would get a single large MKV file saved in output file destination.

• Also you can also convert BR ISO to MKV lossless

Tip: If you have 3D Blu-ray discs, and want to get them playable, you can choose "MKV Top-Bottom 3D Video (*.mkv)", or "MKV Anaglyph 3D Video (*.mkv)" or "MKV Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mkv)" which can retain the 3D effect.