NAME

ffhevc

SYNOPSIS

ffhevc [-m <mode>] [-p <preset>] [-t <tune>] [-b|-v|-e|-r|-h] [-c <preset/config file>]

DESCRIPTION

ffhevc is a small yet quite capable shell script for encoding to the H.265/HEVC video format. It uses the FFmpeg encoder and the libx265 library. ffhevc supports a wide range of options for video encoding coupled with support for encoding multiple audio tracks and copying multiple subtitles. ffhevc only supports as input video files so it is not possible to encode directly from a DVD/BD drive or an ISO image.

The script uses a configuration file stored in $HOME/.ffhevc where the user can set things up. ffhevc is interactive in nature but the user can pass through it in under a few minutes.

REQUIREMENTS

- FFmpeg with libx265 support
- FFprobe (part of FFmpeg)
- MPlayer (for crop preview only)
- MP4Box from GPAC (for mp4/mov cover art only)
- bc

PARAMETERS

-m <mode>

Specify a pass mode. If this option is not used, the script defaults to crf mode. Valid pass modes are:

-b

Activate batch encoding mode. This mode is used to encode directories with video files in them.

-c /path/to/file/preset.txt

Load a custom preset file. The package includes an example preset file. This option can also be used to load a custom configuration file instead of a preset.

-p <preset>

Use a built-in x265 preset. You can choose from the following:

-t <tune>

Use a built-in x265 tune profile. You can choose from the following:

-e

Edit the configuration file.

-r

Reset the configuration file to its defaults.

-v

Display version and exit.

-h

Display internal help menu and exit.

SEE ALSO

ffmpeg (1)

AUTHORS

ffhevc was written by Grozdan Nikolov <microchip8@proton.me>

BUG REPORTS

Please send all bug reports and/or questions/suggestions/donations to <microchip8@proton.me>

WWW

https://ffhevc.teambelgium.net