For anyone who comes across this in 2026: the codec copy option would leave you with a huge file, like the size of the DVD itself (4.7GB, 8+ for dual layer). When people convert to MP4 they are usually expecting the 70-80% file size savings that comes with transcoding to the H.264 codec.
MPEG2 is legal in an MP4 though, so most players would probably tolerate it if you tried your solution.
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Hello, can I use the codec copy option here to fasten the conversion process?
Please help, thanks.
For anyone who comes across this in 2026: the codec copy option would leave you with a huge file, like the size of the DVD itself (4.7GB, 8+ for dual layer). When people convert to MP4 they are usually expecting the 70-80% file size savings that comes with transcoding to the H.264 codec.
MPEG2 is legal in an MP4 though, so most players would probably tolerate it if you tried your solution.