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convert

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Description

Performs a simple video file conversion using global Videobeaux encoding settings.
Useful for remuxing, transcoding, codec changes, rewrapping containers, or generating standardized media versions.

Purpose

convert exists as a lightweight, universal tool for turning one media container or codec into another.
This is ideal for:

How It Works

  1. Input Decoding
    The source file is decoded as needed, depending on global codec options.
  2. Re-encode or Stream Copy
    • If no codec is specified, Videobeaux uses its global defaults.
    • If codecs are set globally (vcodec, acodec), convert applies them here.
    • If settings allow stream copy, the video may be remuxed without re-encoding.
  3. Output Writing
    The converted or rewrapped video is written to the path specified via -o.
  4. No Additional Logic
    This program intentionally provides a pure conversion operation, without filtering or modification.

Program Template

videobeaux -P convert \
  -i input.mp4 \
  -o output.mp4

Arguments

Real World Example

videobeaux -P convert \
  -i myvideo.mp4 \
  -o convert_styled.mp4

Technical Notes

Quality Tips