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How to install dmMediaConverter in Ubuntu

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To install dmMediaConverter in Ubuntu

dmMediaConverter is a crossplatform software used to convert audio and video files in different formats. It allows the users to merge or split a video file formats. Installation of dmMediaConverter in Ubuntu is discussed in this manual.

Features

  • Supports high pixel density
  • Display HiDPI
  • New presets for audio and video
  • Support multiple streams
  • Reorder and convert bulk files

Installation of dmMediaConverter

First download the installation package by using the below given link.

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1MiTYJef5a9VzVrRjBqSnVTT2c

Then run the following command to install the package.

root@linuxhelp:/home/user1/Downloads# ls -l
total 28228
drwxr-xr-x  2 user1 user1     4096 Aug 26 03:43 ./
drwxr-xr-x 16 user1 user1     4096 Aug 26 03:25 ../
-rw-rw-r--  1 user1 user1 21886006 Aug 26 03:43 dmmediaconverter_1.8.0_amd64.deb
-rwxrw-rw-  1 user1 user1  7005947 Aug  5 15:22 Sachin A Billion Dreams  Official Teaser Sachin Tendulkar.mp4*

root@linuxhelp:/home/user1/Downloads# dpkg -i dmmediaconverter_1.8.0_amd64.deb
Selecting previously unselected package dmmediaconverter.
(Reading database ... 173481 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack dmmediaconverter_1.8.0_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking dmmediaconverter (1.8.0) ...
Setting up dmmediaconverter (1.8.0) ...
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-6ubuntu3) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.22-1ubuntu5) ...
Processing triggers for bamfdaemon (0.5.3~bzr0+16.04.20160415-0ubuntu1) ...
Rebuilding /usr/share/applications/bamf-2.index...
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.59ubuntu1) ...


To open the dmmedia converter, enter the package name in the terminal.

root@linuxhelp:/home/user1/Downloads# dmmediaconverter


Homepage of dmMediaConverter will appear on the screen as shown below.

dmMediaConverter

Then add files to convert the format.

Add_files_to_dmMediaConverter

Here manage the picture settings.

dmMediaConverter_manage_picture

Click on output option to manage the following settings.

Manage_Settings

Save the file with the required file name and format.

Save_File

Finally change the encoding settings.

Save_Encoding_settings

Click on run now option to start conversion process.

start_conversion

Now you can able to play the converted video.

converted_video

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

Is the source code available? I wanted to see what ffmpeg commands you are using?

A

No, or at least, not yet. As I have stated in the blog post I have not decided if I will ever make the source code available.

Q

I want to convert video using h.264 codec. I can't change video resolution. Scale button in "Picture Settings" is not working. Could you help me?

A

There is no scale button. Just enter the desired resolution.

Q

Is there any alternative in DmMediaConverter?

A

HandBrake Avidemux Freemake Video Converter

Q

What is dmMediaConverter?

A

dmMediaConverter is a crossplatform FFmpeg frontend (GUI) exposing some of its features. It is intended to be simple and easy to use but also to be able to achieve complex tasks. I have inspired myself from a lot of media converters like Handbrake,

Q

What are the features of dmMediaConverter?

A

Main features:


stream copy (video, audio, subtitle)
stream conversion - almost any codec into:
video - h264, h265, vp8, vp9
audio - aac, mp3, flac, pcm, vorbis, opus
subtitles - srt, ass, ssa, mov_text, dvdsub

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