Showing posts with label mkv. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mkv. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

4K Videos to Roku 4 Play All 4K files on Roku 4 with MKV MP4 format

4K Videos to Roku 4 Play All 4K files on Roku 4 with MKV MP4 format


Roku is taking a lead on 4K, making ultra-high definition support the defining feature of its new Roku 4 set-top box. Someones got to be first, and while there isnt much 4K content around yet, Roku is helping TV-lovers find and stream it. How to play H.265/HEVC 4K content on Roku 4 when the newest Roku 4 wont support all 4K streaming? If you also have the intention to play H.265/HEVC on Roku 4, read on to get the solution.

At first, Roku 4 users need to know: 

Using the Roku 4 doesnÕt require a UHD TV, and theres a lot to like about it even with an HD set (which is how we tested it). The box has a quad-core processor and triple the RAM of the Roku 4, and performed perfectly in our testing. Combining its hardware with the existing quick-start feature for Netflix and Amazon meant we never had to wait more than a few seconds for content. The Roku 4 includes 802.11ac MIMO Wi-Fi, which is helpful for 4K streaming because it has strong throughput. Viewing 4K video requires an HDCP 2.2 HDMI port. The set-top box also includes optical digital audio for the first time, (something we werent able to test) and upscales SD video to 720p.

As far as we know, Roku supported media file formats are restricted to MKV (H.264), MP4 (H.264). H.265/HEVC 4K movie is not included here. So, how to prepare your H.265 videos for playback on Roku 4? Luckily, theres a workaround that can make your movies playable on Roku 4 - Encode H.265/HEVC to H.264 MP4 videos for Roku 4. 

To get it done, all you need is a reliable H.265 converter. Just like the way it is dealing with 1080p HD and 4K videos, the upgraded Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate is surely in the support of converting 4K H.265 Video in any format sand creating H.265/HEVC MP4 video faultlessly. (Here isreview)

Overall, this program is a completely professional H.265/HEVC encoder, decoder, player and editor. It provides three new output format presets for H.264, and one for H.265 in Common Video Option for better playback. In addition, this H.265 Converter is also available to decode your 4K H.265 files to Roku 4 video for watching via Plex.

To begin, free download Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate

 

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Step 1: Import 4K H.265 files to the converter

Install and run H.265 to Roku 4 converter, and then click the ÒAddÓ button to load the .H.265 videos. You can also use the drag-and-drop method to load the media files to the application UI.



Step 2: Select Roku 4 supported format

After the files are added, click Format > Common Video and set output video format as mp4. The reason mp4 is the target format is that by packing the videos in mp4, the file size will be reasonable small and the video quality remains. HD MP4 video from ÒHD VideoÓ is suitable.



P.S. Click the Settings icon to adjust video and audio parameters on the Profile Setting as you need to get the best quality video. Learn>> How to downsize 4K Videos to 1080p Videos for Roku 4. 

Step 3: Start 4K H.265 to Roku 4 conversion

Click the ÒConvertÓ icon under the preview window, and the H.265 Converter will start converting H.265 to Roku 4.

Step 4: Import 4K H.265 to Roku 4

After the conversion, get the output files by clicking the Open button. Now the converted H.265 video is ready to be  streamed to Roku via Plex.

Now you can enjoy your 4K H.265 movies with Roku 4 through Plex at your will. Enjoy. Find more solutions at Roku column.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

2016 Top 5 Free MKV Players for Mac OS X EI Capitan Yosemite Included

2016 Top 5 Free MKV Players for Mac OS X EI Capitan Yosemite Included


Generally MKV videos wonÕt open up in a standard application and you need to download a MKV plater for the movie to open. WeÕve created a list of the best MKV players for Mac OS users that you can download for free so you can start watching those MKV videos. Some of these softwares are focussed as a MKV player, while others are media applications that can do all tore than just run MKV files on a Mac El Capitan. 

Now IÕll share the top 5 free MKV players for Mac (El Capitan included) with you so you can easily playback the MKV files on your Mac without any trouble.

Top 1: Cross-platform MKV Media Player - VLC Media Player

????? Rating: 4.5 Type: Free OS: Windows, Mac & more

With the VLC player you are actually getting two things: a fine MKV video player with full compatibility with Matroska, and support for most video and audio streams you will find in an MKV file. This means that you most likely will not have to install any extra codecs or filters, depending on what your streams are. Besides, choose VLC as your MKV file player, you can organize and operate MKV videos multiple video/audio/subtitle tracks in a decent way.

Somehow, VLC Player lacks user friendly interface, and though armed with advanced features but it is just too complicated to handle with them. And once you drag MKV video into a VLC playlist, it cannot change position on the list. By the way, VLC does not willingly accept Blu-ray Disc and rm video which is also to some extent disappointing. 

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Top 2: MKV File Player in High Repute Worldwide - DivX Plus Player

????? Rating: 4.5  Type: Commercial OS: Windows & Mac

DivX Plus Player not just play MKV video files back, but play it in a good way. There are some enhanced MKV playback features to DivX Plus Player like: supports up to 8 MKV multiple subtitles and audio tracks, offers smooth fast-forward and rewind MKV playing process and auto-generated MKV chapters.

Unfortunately DivX Plus Player is a commercial software which means not free available for users. And as a MKV video player under the old label, it sometimes need to consider about adding Blu-ray video playback function, which gives a larger range of MKV media playing options (since some of MKV video file contains in Blu-ray Disc). 

Top 3: MX Player

????? Rating: 4.5 Type: Free OS: Windows, Mac & more

MX Player is another app to play MKV video. It is the reigning favorite of a lot of Android users. Especially those who use set top boxes, XMBC, and other uncommon set ups. It has most of the best features available and its been a mainstay in the Android video player game for a very long time. Its worth your time to check it out. 

Releated guide: Convert Video to MX Player accepted video format

Top 4: QuickTime + Perian

???? Rating: 4  Type: Free  OS: Windows, Mac & more

Perian is a free-source QuickTime addon, which lets QuickTime extend support to a large number of file formats, such as MKV, AVI, DIVX, FLV, GVI, VP6, and more. So if you find your QuickTime player canÕt play MKV files in Mac, you can install the plug-in to add extra support for playing MKV in QuickTime.

However, some people find that QuickTime Player 7 can play MKV files better without having to install any plug-ins. In fact, compared with the later version of QuickTime, the earlier ones feature better support of older codecs. So if you donÕt mind using the older version, just use QuickTime Player 7 as your MKV player for Mac (mountain lion supported). YouÕll find itÕs not a bad idea afterall.  

Top 5: M Player

???? Rating: 3.5  Type: Free  OS: Windows, Mac & more

Although MPlayer is not as popular as VLC, it is one of the most widely used video players among the Mac users. It plays mostly the MPEG, VOB, Matroska(MKV), ASF/WMA/WMV, VIVO, QT/MOV/MP4, AVI, Ogg/OGM, RealMedia, NUT, NuppelVideo and much more. 

Which is the best? Thats up for debate. For general versatility, MX Player is a must-have app for all Android users, Mobo Player is really giving it a run for its money, but for overall media center functionality VLC is great. Try out a few and see which fits your needs. Enjoy your movies!

Additional Tips: How to Play MKV files with Any Player

Want to play MKV files on more players like the iPhone, iPad or iPod, youÕd better convert the MKV to other formats like the MP4, MOV, M4V or etc. If you havnÕt found a proper free video converter from above, never mind, take a look at this paid mac converting tool-Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac (Compatible with latest El Capitan and Yosemite). 



Overall, this all-in-one mac app tool can easily handle pretty much anything threw at it and then spit it back out in a new format with the fastest encoding speed, while limits the loss of quality as much as possible, so you can view your videos on virtually any device including iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows device; playing converted videos via any media player software; edit videos files for further use.

Plus, as a BD/DVD ripping tool, it offers comprehensive BD/DVD solution to backup/copy Blu-ray and DVD with original structure, and convert 2D/3D Blu-rays and standard DVDs to watchable video/audio format for mobile devices. Just import the video, choose the output format from the Format window, and press the ÒConvertÓ button, you can get the video converted.

Read articles below to learn how to use:
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Free Download this Top MKV Video Converter for Mac: 

          

Other Download:

- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.cn/imedia-converter-mac/
- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-iMedia-Converter/3000-2194_4-76177788.html

Equipped with more format & devices compatibility and advanced features and received lots of praises from reputable Mac software review sites, it is no doubt your first choice. Worthy of trying! 

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