Sound out of sync after merging multiple mp4 files with Avidemux
I am trying to join (merge) two or more .mp4 files together, without re-encoding.
Here is what I did:
- Started Avidemux 2.5.5.
- With File->Open, selected Input1.mp4.
- I received this message - "H.264 detected. If the file is using B-frames as reference it can lead to a crash or stuttering. Avidemux can use another mode which is safe but YOU WILL LOOSE SOME FRAME ACCURACY. Do you want to use that mode?". I chose "No".
- With File->Append, selected Input2.mp4.
- I received the same "H.264 detected" message again and chose "No".
- Selected the Format to MP4 (from AVI).
- Saved the output file (called Output.mp4) with File->Save->Save Video.
Unfortunately, when I play the Output.mp4 video in VLC, the sound is out of sync with the second video. How can I correct this?
video-editing mp4 video-conversion lossless avidemux
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
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asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
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I am trying to join (merge) two or more .mp4 files together, without re-encoding.
Here is what I did:
- Started Avidemux 2.5.5.
- With File->Open, selected Input1.mp4.
- I received this message - "H.264 detected. If the file is using B-frames as reference it can lead to a crash or stuttering. Avidemux can use another mode which is safe but YOU WILL LOOSE SOME FRAME ACCURACY. Do you want to use that mode?". I chose "No".
- With File->Append, selected Input2.mp4.
- I received the same "H.264 detected" message again and chose "No".
- Selected the Format to MP4 (from AVI).
- Saved the output file (called Output.mp4) with File->Save->Save Video.
Unfortunately, when I play the Output.mp4 video in VLC, the sound is out of sync with the second video. How can I correct this?
video-editing mp4 video-conversion lossless avidemux
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
I've tried the new version - 2.5.6, but still have the same sound sync problem.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:51
Would Free AVI/MPEG/WMV/MP4/FLV Video Joiner be a good alternative to use?
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:54
How is it out of sync, sound first or video first?
– jiggunjer
Nov 5 '15 at 8:27
add a comment |
I am trying to join (merge) two or more .mp4 files together, without re-encoding.
Here is what I did:
- Started Avidemux 2.5.5.
- With File->Open, selected Input1.mp4.
- I received this message - "H.264 detected. If the file is using B-frames as reference it can lead to a crash or stuttering. Avidemux can use another mode which is safe but YOU WILL LOOSE SOME FRAME ACCURACY. Do you want to use that mode?". I chose "No".
- With File->Append, selected Input2.mp4.
- I received the same "H.264 detected" message again and chose "No".
- Selected the Format to MP4 (from AVI).
- Saved the output file (called Output.mp4) with File->Save->Save Video.
Unfortunately, when I play the Output.mp4 video in VLC, the sound is out of sync with the second video. How can I correct this?
video-editing mp4 video-conversion lossless avidemux
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
I am trying to join (merge) two or more .mp4 files together, without re-encoding.
Here is what I did:
- Started Avidemux 2.5.5.
- With File->Open, selected Input1.mp4.
- I received this message - "H.264 detected. If the file is using B-frames as reference it can lead to a crash or stuttering. Avidemux can use another mode which is safe but YOU WILL LOOSE SOME FRAME ACCURACY. Do you want to use that mode?". I chose "No".
- With File->Append, selected Input2.mp4.
- I received the same "H.264 detected" message again and chose "No".
- Selected the Format to MP4 (from AVI).
- Saved the output file (called Output.mp4) with File->Save->Save Video.
Unfortunately, when I play the Output.mp4 video in VLC, the sound is out of sync with the second video. How can I correct this?
video-editing mp4 video-conversion lossless avidemux
video-editing mp4 video-conversion lossless avidemux
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
edited Dec 29 '11 at 17:55
cmorse
8002728
8002728
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
asked Dec 29 '11 at 11:47
Goto10
3782822
3782822
I've tried the new version - 2.5.6, but still have the same sound sync problem.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:51
Would Free AVI/MPEG/WMV/MP4/FLV Video Joiner be a good alternative to use?
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:54
How is it out of sync, sound first or video first?
– jiggunjer
Nov 5 '15 at 8:27
add a comment |
I've tried the new version - 2.5.6, but still have the same sound sync problem.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:51
Would Free AVI/MPEG/WMV/MP4/FLV Video Joiner be a good alternative to use?
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:54
How is it out of sync, sound first or video first?
– jiggunjer
Nov 5 '15 at 8:27
I've tried the new version - 2.5.6, but still have the same sound sync problem.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:51
I've tried the new version - 2.5.6, but still have the same sound sync problem.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:51
Would Free AVI/MPEG/WMV/MP4/FLV Video Joiner be a good alternative to use?
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:54
Would Free AVI/MPEG/WMV/MP4/FLV Video Joiner be a good alternative to use?
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:54
How is it out of sync, sound first or video first?
– jiggunjer
Nov 5 '15 at 8:27
How is it out of sync, sound first or video first?
– jiggunjer
Nov 5 '15 at 8:27
add a comment |
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I have had much better results joining multiple video files using mkvmerge from the MKVToolNix tools.
Just download and install the windows installer from here. Then run the mkvmerge GUI, add the first file, and then use the append button to add the additional files. This does give you an mkv file instead of an mp4 file, but VLC should be able to play that without any trouble. Also, there is no re-encoding going on, only re-muxing.
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
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I have had much better results joining multiple video files using mkvmerge from the MKVToolNix tools.
Just download and install the windows installer from here. Then run the mkvmerge GUI, add the first file, and then use the append button to add the additional files. This does give you an mkv file instead of an mp4 file, but VLC should be able to play that without any trouble. Also, there is no re-encoding going on, only re-muxing.
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
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Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
add a comment |
I have had much better results joining multiple video files using mkvmerge from the MKVToolNix tools.
Just download and install the windows installer from here. Then run the mkvmerge GUI, add the first file, and then use the append button to add the additional files. This does give you an mkv file instead of an mp4 file, but VLC should be able to play that without any trouble. Also, there is no re-encoding going on, only re-muxing.
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
add a comment |
I have had much better results joining multiple video files using mkvmerge from the MKVToolNix tools.
Just download and install the windows installer from here. Then run the mkvmerge GUI, add the first file, and then use the append button to add the additional files. This does give you an mkv file instead of an mp4 file, but VLC should be able to play that without any trouble. Also, there is no re-encoding going on, only re-muxing.
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
I have had much better results joining multiple video files using mkvmerge from the MKVToolNix tools.
Just download and install the windows installer from here. Then run the mkvmerge GUI, add the first file, and then use the append button to add the additional files. This does give you an mkv file instead of an mp4 file, but VLC should be able to play that without any trouble. Also, there is no re-encoding going on, only re-muxing.
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
answered Dec 29 '11 at 18:00
cmorse
8002728
8002728
Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
add a comment |
Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
Is there any similar free software that works with MP4 files? Although VLC does a great job at playing lots of different formats, I'd prefer to stick with MP4 for consistency.
– Goto10
Dec 30 '11 at 12:01
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
You're in luck, it looks like mp4box supports concatenating mp4 files. I have not really used mp4box, so I can't say how well it work. Let me know if it works for you.
– cmorse
Dec 30 '11 at 23:42
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
Although I haven't tried mp4box myself, some comments on the GUI did mention sound sync issues.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:49
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
I saw that too. But, there are a large number of variables when it comes to concatenating media files together (codec used for the audio/video, multiple tracks, subtitles, etc.). The comment I saw that mentions sync issues was using the trimming feature, not concatenation. The only way to be sure is to try it for yourself.
– cmorse
Jan 2 '12 at 2:37
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I've tried the new version - 2.5.6, but still have the same sound sync problem.
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:51
Would Free AVI/MPEG/WMV/MP4/FLV Video Joiner be a good alternative to use?
– Goto10
Jan 1 '12 at 21:54
How is it out of sync, sound first or video first?
– jiggunjer
Nov 5 '15 at 8:27