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H264 Encoder can encode other video files to H.264/AVC encoded video files, with this small but powerful tool, you can create creating an H.264 movie by yourself. The incredible quality and efficiency of H.264 really brings video to life on internet or mobile phones. H.264/AVC can encode video with approximately 3 times fewer bits than comparable MPEG-2 encoders. This program offers fast encoding speed, professional quality, at the best. No advanced settings at all, just choose one encoding setting and encode to H264 video in a MP4,MKV or AVI! GUI/frontend for ffmpeg.
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File size: 11MB
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File size: 11MB
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Program support encoding settings include:
* Full High Definition (1920 x 1080)
* Commonly Used High Definition (1280 x 720)
* Standard Definition (640 x 480)
* Internet-size Content (320 x 240)
* 3G Content (176 x 144, the default)
* High Quality (Same Size with Source)
* Normal Quality (Same Size with Source)
* Fast Speed (Same Size with Source)
For H.264, here are some general guidelines:
* For a frame size of 1920 x 1080 (full high definition), choose a data rate of 7,000-8,000 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 1280 x 720 (commonly-used high definition), choose a data rate of 5,000-6,000 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 640 x 480 (standard definition), choose a data rate of 1,000-2,000 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 320 x 240 (Internet-size content), choose a data rate of 300-500 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 176 x 144 (3G), choose a data rate of 50-60 Kbps for 10-15 fps content, or up to 150-200 Kbps for 24-30 fps content.
File Extension for H264
You may come across all kind of file extensions and still the codec can be H264:
* .avi - Yes, people use .avi for H264 videos too!
* .mp4 - Nero Recode and Quicktime use this format. Better than AVI as you can store AAC audio as well (Default).
* .mkv - Matroska container - can support many video and audio formats. Have a look here for more info.
* .h264 - This extension is not commonly used. Maybe in the future.
* Full High Definition (1920 x 1080)
* Commonly Used High Definition (1280 x 720)
* Standard Definition (640 x 480)
* Internet-size Content (320 x 240)
* 3G Content (176 x 144, the default)
* High Quality (Same Size with Source)
* Normal Quality (Same Size with Source)
* Fast Speed (Same Size with Source)
For H.264, here are some general guidelines:
* For a frame size of 1920 x 1080 (full high definition), choose a data rate of 7,000-8,000 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 1280 x 720 (commonly-used high definition), choose a data rate of 5,000-6,000 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 640 x 480 (standard definition), choose a data rate of 1,000-2,000 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 320 x 240 (Internet-size content), choose a data rate of 300-500 Kbps.
* For a frame size of 176 x 144 (3G), choose a data rate of 50-60 Kbps for 10-15 fps content, or up to 150-200 Kbps for 24-30 fps content.
File Extension for H264
You may come across all kind of file extensions and still the codec can be H264:
* .avi - Yes, people use .avi for H264 videos too!
* .mp4 - Nero Recode and Quicktime use this format. Better than AVI as you can store AAC audio as well (Default).
* .mkv - Matroska container - can support many video and audio formats. Have a look here for more info.
* .h264 - This extension is not commonly used. Maybe in the future.
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3GP to H264, 3GP to MKV, 3GP to MP4, AVI to H264, AVI to MKV, AVI to MP4, DivX to H264, DivX to MKV, DivX to MP4, DV to H264, DV to MKV, DV to MP4, FLV to H264, FLV to MKV, FLV to MP4, MOV to H264, MOV to MKV, MOV to MP4, MKV to H264, MKV to MKV, MKV to MP4, MP4 to H264, MP4 to MKV, MP4 to MP4, VOB to H264, VOB to MKV, VOB to MP4, WMV to H264, WMV to MKV, WMV to MP4, XviD to H264, XviD to MKV, XviD to MP4
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Only the 1.5 version works in XP and it works well enough giving good quality. The latest version updated is 1.7 which works in Win10. Maybe the codec is updated but you can we the GUI has changed a little with aspect ratio output pull down options. This is also in version 1.6. Really bare bones and much slagged off because it breaks the terms recognition of source code. You choose whether to use it or not.
Review by Dave on
Aug 10, 2019 Version: 1.5
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 6/10
Yes there is an update- version 1.7 and it does not work very well in addition to breaking all the open source rules apparently.
It cannot open mkv files as input. Version 1.5 could open diffrent file extensions betterand dare I say despite some concerns in how it was compiled worked okay for newbies. 1.6 version like this update couldn't. Anyway avoid this crappy fly by nightware.
It cannot open mkv files as input. Version 1.5 could open diffrent file extensions betterand dare I say despite some concerns in how it was compiled worked okay for newbies. 1.6 version like this update couldn't. Anyway avoid this crappy fly by nightware.
Review by Tony on
Apr 30, 2019 Version: 1.7
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Rating by Dave on
Nov 19, 2018 Version: 1.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Garbageware. The newest version is actually 1.7 and it does not work in XP as it crashes. I could not be bothered to test it in either Win 7 or 10. The last version 1.6 works if you must use it. The settings on this software are extremely minimal. There are no standard ones like audio output. The licences it breaks are well known going from the last version. Deleted as I write.
Review by 7of9 on
Oct 26, 2017 Version: 1.7
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
A batching ability would be a nice addon, although guys bitch about this app, ti's free guys
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Review by RE_MOTE on
Dec 31, 2011 Version: H.264 Enc
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 3/10
Overall: 9/10
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