How does Emby render video in mkv format to play on web browser

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I use FFmpeg to convert a video from MKV to MP4, but it's too slow.

[LukePulverenti]

Hi, Chrome and other Chromium based browsers can direct play some mkv's, depending on supported audio/video codecs. Other browser will require mkv to be repackaged on the fly to a compatible container.

[292210278]

Hi, Chrome and other Chromium based browsers can direct play some mkv's, depending on supported audio/video codecs. Other browser will require mkv to be repackaged on the fly to a compatible container.

OK,thanks.Do you know whitch compatible container I can use

[LukePulverenti]

mp4 is the most universally compatible container if you want to maximize direct play and minimize server transcoding.

[292210278]

mp4 is the most universally compatible container if you want to maximize direct play and minimize server transcoding.

Yesterday, I checked the network tab while Emby was playing, and I noticed that Emby seems to convert H.265-encoded videos into H.264 videos and segment them into .ts file format. This improves Emby’s transcoding efficiency and ensures a smooth viewing experience for users. Is my understanding correct?

[LukePulverenti]

mp4 is the most universally compatible container if you want to maximize direct play and minimize server transcoding.

Yesterday, I checked the network tab while Emby was playing, and I noticed that Emby seems to convert H.265-encoded videos into H.264 videos and segment them into .ts file format. This improves Emby’s transcoding efficiency and ensures a smooth viewing experience for users. Is my understanding correct?

Hi, yes this is done to either make the format compatible with the device playing, or to reduce the bitrate to ensure smoother playback.

[292210278]

mp4 is the most universally compatible container if you want to maximize direct play and minimize server transcoding.

Yesterday, I checked the network tab while Emby was playing, and I noticed that Emby seems to convert H.265-encoded videos into H.264 videos and segment them into .ts file format. This improves Emby’s transcoding efficiency and ensures a smooth viewing experience for users. Is my understanding correct?

Hi, yes this is done to either make the format compatible with the device playing, or to reduce the bitrate to ensure smoother playback.

Ok,I know.As for video slicing, the back end completes the video slicing in advance and then sends it to the front end, or slicing the video when the video is playing. If it is the first, won't this increase the user's computer memory?

[LukePulverenti]

the back end completes the video slicing in advance

Yes, but not very far in advance. More like just in time. And yes, it will require temporary storage but this is cleaned up when playback stops.

[LukePulverenti]

Please let us know if you need anything else. Thanks.

[292210278]

Please let us know if you need anything else. Thanks.

Sorry for not replying in time, I have no more questions now, and I sincerely thank you for your answers