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How to install dmMediaConverter in Ubuntu

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.

Then add files to convert the format.

Here manage the picture settings.

Click on output option to manage the following settings.

Save the file with the required file name and format.

Finally change the encoding settings.

Click on run now option to start conversion process.

Now you can able to play the converted video.

Tag : Audio Converter
FAQ
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
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
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