How to convert a video from mp4/flv to mpeg/mpg

sadikemre · 03-07-2013, 12:11 PM

I download videos in mp4 or flv format but I need to convert them to mpeg 1/2/3 so that I can watch them on my special gadget.

I think I need a program.

any suggestion thanks

I run Mint 14 Ubuntu

sharadchhetri · 03-07-2013, 01:28 PM

install ffmpeg
and command is same ffmpeg filename.mp4 filename.flv

there are many flags you can also use in this command.

man ffmpeg

sharadchhetri · 03-07-2013, 01:28 PM

install ffmpeg
and command is same ffmpeg filename.mp4 filename.flv

there are many flags you can also use in this command.

man ffmpeg

rokytnji · 03-10-2013, 10:40 PM

Edited

fortran · 03-11-2013, 12:50 AM

Alternatively
If you want to do this using UI
You can do this with avidemux or kdenlive.

codergeek · 03-11-2013, 02:16 PM

Code:

ffmpeg -i input.xxx -sameq output.mpg

This is a simple syntax. The xxx is extension of the input file. The -sameq will preserve the aspect and quality of the input file.

Ffmpeg is an awesome tool with many variations to converting video files. A google/youtube search with ffmpeg examples and tutorial are available.

Other utilities to try are avconv and melt