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How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:11 am
by EddieK
I ripped a movie called The Bridger On The River Kwai. The disc appears to have part 1 and part 2 on the same side of the disc. While both parts ripped fine and plays back just fine, how can I merge both MKV files together to as one movie?
I have the MKVtoolnix but I am completely overwhelmed to figure out how to use it.
Any suggestion or 'how to' that is specific to my question?
Thank you.
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 2:01 am
by d00zah
EddieK wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:11 am
I ripped a movie called The Bridger On The River Kwai. The disc appears to have part 1 and part 2 on the same side of the disc. While both parts ripped fine and plays back just fine, how can I merge both MKV files together to as one movie?
I have the MKVtoolnix but I am completely overwhelmed to figure out how to use it.
Any suggestion or 'how to' that is specific to my question?
Thank you.
A quick google yeilds...
https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-joining- ... gui/113211
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:24 pm
by EddieK
Thank you for the link. That tutorial is pretty vague because I have so much details list on my mxtoolnix that I do not know if I should keep the default settings? Assign chapters? Set language, etc., etc., etc. See screenshot:
Overwhelmed.
Thank you.
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:32 pm
by d00zah
You asked about merging 2 files, which the tutorial addresses. If the other things you are asking about are already part of the 2 pieces, they will be included. Don't be afraid to experiment (as long as the original 2 pieces remain unmodified, to try again).
Note: The 2 pieces should include the same video/audio codec info (IF the tutorial doesn't mention it).
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:12 pm
by EddieK
Thank you for encouraging to just try it. It merged perfectly! Again, thank you.
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:16 pm
by d00zah
EddieK wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:12 pm
Thank you for encouraging to just try it. It merged perfectly! Again, thank you.
Glad it worked. Little risk w/ this sort of experimentation.
Now discover what all the other stuff does... if you dare!?
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:26 pm
by EddieK
Ok. What about black bars all around the video. It's supposed to be widescreen but it acts as though it did not upscale.
I will start a new post if you like.
Thank you.
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:30 pm
by d00zah
They are padding... part of the video track. You can re-encode, w/ cropping, using Handbrake, but is it REALLY necessary? The video will still have the same aspect ratio (appear the same). Better dealt w/ using the player's 'Zoom' adjustment, IMO.
Re: How to MERGE 2 MKV Files
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:16 pm
by EddieK
I'm not using a play. I'm using Plex private local sever and Plex streaming app to view them on my TV. I used the zoom option on my TV but it kind of blurs the image.
I will deal with the cropping later and post it in a new post.
Thank you.