Convert ISO to MKV for Plex Server with full audio & subtitle tracks

“Hey guys, I have around 50 .iso files on my server, which unfortunately Plex does not support. So I want to convert all of them to MKV files but don’t want to lose any V/A quality as well as the subtitles, switchable audio tracks. Any help with a step by step guide?” 

 

For HD movie fans, a powerful media center is so important for that it should be able to link your computer, media server and all kinds of home video playback devices seamlessly. Plex Media Server is such a complete solution for streaming media from your computer to your TV or various mobile devices in your home. This app not only work with multiple platforms like Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux but also have a full compatibility with most main stream product lines in home media filed like Roku, Samsung, Vizio, LG, Xbox, PlayStation, etc. It plays media from a variety of different sources. 

For users who just want a 1:1 conversion of each ISO to watch on Plex and don’t care much about the storage, lossless MKV is definitely the best choice. However, Plex does not support the use of ISO, IMG, Video_TS, BDMV, or other “disk image” formats in consideration for pirating issues and local laws. So how to bypass the main obstacle to ripping the ISO files with the copy protection that now sits on every disk? 

What you need is a software app that could read ISO well, then kick the copy protection to one side and remux into MKV without quality loss to play on Plex server. Here is how come Pavtube ByteCopy, an efficient ISO Converter on both Windows and Mac OS, which is specially designed for users who want to rip BD/DVD ISO images files with multiple audio tracks and subtitles.


 How to Lossless Convert ISO to MKV for watching on Plex? 

Step 1. Run ISO to Plex Converter and import ISO image files. 

Click “Load disc” icon, choose “Load IFO/ISO” and search for the path where you save the ISO files. Note Pavtube can read ISO directly so no need to run virtual disk drive to mount. 

 

Step 2. Choose lossless MKV as target format 

Click the format bar to follow “Multi-track Video” and “Lossless/encoded Multi-track MKV (*.mkv)” because it will contain chapter markers in the output video. 

 

Step 3. Adjust V/A settings 

Click “Settings” to enter Multi-track video profile window; switch to “Video” and find the “Encode” box which is unchecked by default, so if you want a lossless MKV copy, do not touch it. 

 

Step 4. Start backing up Blu-ray/DVD ISO to MKV 

Click the big “Convert” to start ISO to MKV conversion. The conversion speed also depends on your computer configuration. Since the movies are remixed to MKV directly without transcoding, the conversion should complete in a short time. After conversion, click “Open” or “Open output folder” to quick locate converted files. 

Ok now the lossless MKV files are prepared; transfer them to your hard drive or NAS to stream it to Plex Media Server, now you can enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies on TV with exactly the same quality as original! 

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How to convert Blu-ray/DVD for playback on the Roku 3 through USB stick

According February 8 Sohu digital news, if you plan to buy a streaming media player, then you can choose any one of the three products in the following: Chromecast, Roku and Apple TV. They are not the only commercially available streaming media players, but it is the most popular - mainly because of the price that several devices are under $ 100 , along with a very high value for money . 
If I can only recommend a streaming media box, then I would choose Roku 3. For the following reasons: 

 

The Good: 

The Roku 3's excellent interface and speedy processor makes it feel quicker and more responsive than any other streaming box. More than 1,000 channels are supported, including Netflix, Amazon Instant, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Pandora, MLB.TV, Amazon Cloud Player, Vudu and (finally) Youtube. It also has cross-platform search that scours several major TV and movie services to find content. And Roku's nifty remote has a built-in headphone jack that lets you listen without disturbing others. 

The Bad: 

The Apple TV still works better within the Apple ecosystem. And the Roku 3 isn't the best option if you're mostly looking to stream your personal digital media collection. 

The Bottom Line: 

The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. 

Tips: If you want to know more about streaming media player like Chromecast, Roku and Apple TV, click here. 

As a mighty streaming video machine, you don't have to rely on the Internet to play videos on your Roku 3 —you can do it from a USB drive. The Roku 3's USB port opens up the option of playing video files from any USB drive, whether that's a USB stick or a full portable hard drive. 

Before we know about how to play a video on your Roku 3 from a USB drive, let us use the converter to rip the Blu-ray/DVD to enrich our USB stick. 

USB stick as a storage container, small and convenient, is our preferred mobile storage devices. But when we want to play our Blu-ray/DVD collection, the device showed significant deficiencies. Mainly because we have no way to backup Blu-ray/DVD information to the USB stick. To solve this problem, we need a powerful software, which must be able to backup and convert Blu-ray/DVD discs on our computers, then we can copy the video files to our USB stick, with the help of roku 3, and enjoy our favorite Blu-ray/DVD movies anytime, anywhere. 

Here recommend the Pavtube BDMagic, which is one of the best BD/DVD disc handling tools on the market. It not only can convert 3D Blu-ray discs, 2D Blu-ray discs, and standard DVDs to your computer with desired HD and SD media formats including MPEG-4/H.264 MP4, MPEG, RM, QuickTime MOV, MPG, Xvid, Divx, 3GP, FLV, VOB, ASF, SWF, DV, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, etc, but also can is capable of 1:1 copying BD/DVD Disc content to local computer or external hard drive in original file structure with all subtitle tracks and audio streams preserved. 

Simple operation available to everyone 

Note: If you convert Blu-ray to your computer, you must put Blu-ray onto Blu-ray drive before ripping Blu-rays. If you are mac user, you can try Pavtube BDMagic for Mac. 

Step 1: Insert your Blu-ray disc into your BD drive, run the Pavtube BDMagic and click "File" icon to load movie from DVD and Blu-ray source(Disc, folder, ISO). 

 

Step 2: Click the "Format" option, and choose the format. 
 

Tips: 

1. The Roku 3 can play MKV, MP4 and MOV files. So you can choose HD Video > MKV HD Video(*.mkv) as output format. You can also select H.264 HD Video (*.mp4). 

2. If you like, you can click "Settings" to change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, etc. as you wish. Keep in mind the file size and video quality is based more on bitrate than resolution which means bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss, and vice versa. 

Step 3: Click the convert button under the preview window, and the BDMagic will start the conversion from Blu-ray DVD movies to MKV on Windows/Mac. 

After conversion, you can stream Blu-ray/DVD movies to your USB stick. And you also can stream Blu-ray/DVD movies through Roku 3 to HDTV or Samsung Galaxy Tab, or other DLNA-compliant devices. 

Now watching blu-ray movies on portable devices becomes easy and you can really lie back, relax and enjoy your favorite blu-ray movies. Now let's learn how to play a video on your Roku 3 from a USB drive. 

  • 1) Install the Roku Media Player channel, either through the Channel Store on your Roku or via Roku's website.
  • 2) Add the video file to your external USB drive from your computer. The Roku 3 can play MKV, MP4 and MOV files.
  • 3) Connect the USB drive to the Roku 3's USB port, located on the right side of the box.
  • 4) Launch the Roku Media Player channel and select Videos.
  • 5) Choose the drive that's attached to the Roku 3.
  • 6) Navigate to the folder that has the video file you want to watch. Click OK to open the folder.
  • 7) Select the video to watch and click Play on the remote.

I'm just simple text, if you want to know the details of the user interface, please click here. There you can learn use the Roku Media Player channel to listen to music or view photos from a USB drive. 


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Can Roku 3 play Blu-ray movies from Personal Cloud backups?

Roku Blu-ray movie playback issue can be easily solved by downloading Blu-ray to Roku Converter to convert Roku unsupported Blu-ray files to Roku compatible MP4/MOV/ASF/WMV etc. 

Roku can allows users both to stream video content from the Internet and play movies locally through a USB drive, but the problem is that the supported media file formats are limited. It can't handle Blu-ray discs or Blu-ray files. So if we want to enable Roku to play Blu-ray movies, we will need to rip and convert Blu-ray to Roku 3/Roku 2 supported video formats first.



To watch Blu-ray movies on Roku, you will need a Blu-ray ripping tool. Here Pavtube BDMagic is recommended to help you convert Blu-ray to Roku supported video formats with easy operation and high output quality. Besides Blu-ray, you can also use it to rip DVD to playback on Roku 3/Roku 2. The Windows version is compatible with Windows 8.1/8/7/XP/Vista. If you're using a Mac, please turn to Pavtube BDMagic for Mac, which can help you transfer Blu-ray movies to Roku 3 on any Mac OS X (Yosemite and Mavericks included). Download it right now and start enjoying your Blu-ray movies with full HD quality on Roku 3 through your Personal Cloud.

How to Stream Blu-ray Movies on Personal Cloud for Roku playback 

Step 1: Load Blu-ray movies

Insert your Blu-ray disc into your BD drive, run the Blu-ray Ripper for Roku and click “BD/DVD disc” icon to load movies.



Step 2: Decide output format

To convert Blu-ray to MP4, MKV for Roku , just click on the dropdown menu of "Format", and then choose MKV, H.264 MP4 from Common Video profile list. If you want to keep 1080p resolution as source movie, you can choose HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mp4) or MKV HD Video(*.mkv) as output format.



Step 3: Advanced video/audio settings

If you like, you can click "Settings" to change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, etc. as you wish. Keep in mind that bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss, and vice versa.

Step 4: Start Blu-ray to Roku conversion

Hit the convert button and start ripping Blu-ray to Roku. When the conversion ends, you will be able to get the result video via tapping the Open button in the main interface. Afterwards, you can stream or just transfer the converted Blu-ray files to Personal Cloud for Roku smoothy playback at ease without any incompatible problem.



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1080p movie playback with Roku 2 XS, Roku XDS, and Roku HD-XR via USB connection




Now that you’ve been enjoying Netflix movies and tons of Internet videos with Roku box, have you noticed that your Roku streaming player can do more than that?

If you’re watching movies and shows with a Roku XDS, HD-XR or the Roku 2 XS model, you can play media on my from USB hard drive with the Roku USB Media Player channel. Click hereto learn how to set up Roku USB Media player channel. With a USB stick connected Roku plays up to 1080p videos in MP4, M4V, MOV, WMV and MKV format.

Although Roku box does not directly decode AC3 or DTS 5.1 audio, it allows for audio pass-through, which means you can still enjoy 5.1 sounds with a standalone audio receiver connected. To maximize movie experience with Roku streaming media player, it is advised to put together DVD and even Blu-ray movie collections onto USB hard drive, so that Roku plays not only Internet TV channels, but also local movies. The following guide tells you how to get movies off DVD and Blu-ray to hard drive for playback with Roku 2 XS, Roku XDS, and Roku HD-XR(other models do not support USB channel).

Software availability:

Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper (click here to download a trial, Windows XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 compatible)
Trial limit- a Pavtube logo be printed on converted videos.

Guide: Convert a DVD/Blu-ray to play with Roku 2 XS, Roku XDS, and Roku HD-XR
1. Click the “blu-ray disc” icon to load DVD/Blu-ray movie.
2. Set subtitles and audio language.
3. Select a format to convert.
4. Start converting DVD/Blu-ray for Roku 2 XS, Roku XDS, and Roku HD-XR playback.

(learn more about Blu-ray Ripper)

Some Tips:

1. Keep your computer networked so that the program can hack the DVD/Blu-ray copy-protections.
2. DVD-ROM does not read Blu-ray Disc, to rip a Blu-ray movie from commercial Blu-ray Disc, you need to place it in a BD drive (either internal or external).
3. You’re advised to select “Common Video”>> “H.264 Video(*.mp4)” format in Step 3- it lets you downsize a DVD/Blu-ray to 3GB or so and keep the original size(DVD- 720×480(NTSC)/720×576(PAL) and Blu-ray- 1920×1080).

To keep both 1080p video and AC3 5.1 audio, choose MP4, MOV or MKV format from “HD Video” tab, then click “Settings” and set “medium quality” in “Bitrate” in Step 3.
Supported formats and Best possible quality that Roku streaming player plays via USB channel:



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Let’s Stream iTunes Rental and Purchased Videos via Roku 3 easily

Roku manufactures a variety of digital media receivers that allow customers to access internet streamed video or audio services through televisions. I can stream NetFlix and download movies from Amazon with my new bought Roku 3. I was wondering if anyone knows if the Roku will play movies I have purchased in iTunes. If it’s possible to stream movies i have stored on my computer (which i have loaded into the iTunes Library) to my Roku Box? 

 

When it comes to iTunes contents, Apple TV is dominant over other popular streaming boxes, like Roku 3 and Chromecast, or Nexus Player, which just works in Apple ecosystem to let you stream iTunes videos from other iDevices. Since iTunes movie are DRM embedded files, if you want to import your iTunes purchases and rentals on Roku 3 directly, that’s no way. Don’t worry, take a few seconds to see What format can play on RoKu 3.


A USB port enables local media playback (supported formats include: MP4 (H.264) & MKV (H.264) video / AAC & MP3 audio / JPG & PNG image) on Roku 3. iTunes movies format is M4A or MOV, music format is M4A, so for playing iTunes on RoKu 3, we have to strip DRM from the iTunes first, and convert iTunes m4v media files to Roku 3 friendly video format through USB. 

To do this, just get a top DRM remover- and accomplish your task in a few mouse clicks!Pavtube ChewTune, well compatible with Windows (Windows 8.1/8), is an intuitive and stable DRM converter to help you bypass DRM of iTunes both purchased and rented movies and then convert these M4V videos to MP4 that supported by Roku 3 for streaming and enjoying anywhere you like. (Read Best DRM Removal and Converter Software Review) 

Free download the DRM converter and make your iTunes movies playable on Roku USB Channel without any hassle! (Note: Mac users can turn to the mac version: Pavtube ChewTune for Mac to do the task) 

Few tips before starting the iTunes to Roku 3 conversion: 

1. The DRM removing process may mislead your anti-virus software to falsely report virus/worm. Please ignore the report to keep on ripping. 

2. This product cannot convert unplayable video (damaged, unauthorized, etc). 

3. Allow the audio driver installed during the Pavtube ChewTune installation. 

 
4. Close iTunes before running the Pavtube DRM Removal Converter when converting iTunes M4V movies. 

5. It would take as long as the source movie length for the whole iTunes contents to Roku 3 conversion process since Pavtube ChewTune records source DRM files in 1:1 video and audio quality. 

How to Remove DRM-protection from iTunes movies to Roku 3 channel? 

Step 1. Add iTunes movies to the iTunes DRM Converter 

Install and run Pavtube iTunes to Roku 3 Converter, and then click “Add Video” button or “Add from folder” icon, your purchased or rented movies would be listed in the popup window. Select the files and then click “OK”. 

 

Step 2. Choose a format (*.mp4) for Roku 3 

Click “Format” dropdown list, set a format that Roku 3 supports. Roku USB channel supports video playback of mp4 and MKV, but mp4 is considered to be a relatively superior file format since its ability to compress the video while keep the video quality.


 

Step 3. Start iTunes to Roku 3 conversion 

Click “Convert” button, you’ll open the converting box. Click “Convert” button in converting box to start to convert iTunes movies. 

After converting the movies successfully, you can transfer the converted video to a USB file or SD card and attach it to Roku box. Now the Roku set-top box will have no trouble to play iTunes movie files. 

Wanna have a try? Here are ways to help you save money:


Also learn how to Play Blu-ray/DVD on Roku via Plex and watch YouTube Videos on Roku. 

About Roku 

The Roku players are tiny devices without any hard drives, designed specifically to play back video over the network on your TV set. It’s one of Apple TV’s direct competitors, but with an entry-level model starting at $49.99. All models support playback of a growing collection of multimedia “channels,” including Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix streaming, MLB.tv, Pandora, Hulu Plus (in a forthcoming release) and more. 





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How do i fix Streaming Media to Roku issues?

The entertainment options are truly endless on your Roku, this is a small hockey puck electronic streaming player that brings the world of internet television to your TV. By using your broadband connection, it will stream movies and TV shows from the internet and let you watch them on your television on the cheap way. However,there are still problems when you are using this smart streaming box, aren’t there? Don’t worry! Here are five tips to keep you streaming like you’ve never streamed before! 

 

Issue One: Not enough local file formats are supported 

If you’re running into trouble using AVI files or other files and the Roku doesn’t work. Are you confused? I think this is a major problem when you are beaming your mobile’s files to Roku because the compatible formats with Roku are rare. They are MKV, MP4, MOV, WMV. What if your files are just not in this range, such as 3GP files? Under such circumstances, you will need third-party tool to help. This is what All cast is for. See how you can stream any format to Roku here. 

Issue Two: Video buffers or low quality 

This may be the biggest problem when streaming onlinevideos and also your local files, which has a lot to do with your internetconnection. It’s recommended that the speed for each computer or device shouldbe 3 Mbps. So now you will need to test your internet speed fromhere. If the network is slow, there arestill some basic things you can do instead of changing your bandwidth. Thesemeasures include: 

1.Move closer to the wireless router 
2.Replace your Roku player 
3.Move away from interference like the cordless phones or others 
4.You are suggested to use a wired network if possible 

Issue Three: Roku Freezes and Other Channel Issues 

There are many reasons why channels don’t always work 100% on Roku. One common misconception is that Roku owns and builds their own channels. So when a channel goes down people often want to blame Roku. Roku does not develop any channels; they simply build and sell the hardware. Channels are all hosted on 3rd?party web servers on the internet and are built by many different developers. Channels can have issues completely unrelated to the Roku player. Just as you can’t blame your PC manufacturer when your internet connection goes down, the same is true for Roku when a channel does not work as it should. 

Lower Your BitRate for Picture Quality: 

When using a streaming service like Netflix and you are experiencing lock ups and stuttering, you can try lowering your bit rate which reduces your picture quality. They use dots to show picture quality. 4 dots equal (2.2Mbps) down to 1 dot for a speed of (0.5 Mbps). 

NOTE: If Roku freezes when you are streaming a poorly developed channel, you will need to move to another platform or find an alternative solution. Sometimes your Roku will freeze because you are playing certain files such as MKV. To tackle this, you can try converting the files to other formats like AVI with Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate. 

 

Issue Four: Roku Purple Screen 

If your Roku turns purple, try reseating the HDMI cable. Some TVs firmware handles the HDMI hand off differently and can cause issues. Also, try disconnecting the power cable from your TV and Roku if the HDMI cable swap dosen’t work. Finally you can also try swapping to a component and audio cable as this fixes the problem for many people as well. Finally if this does not work power down your Roku and your Television. Sometimes having your HDMI cable go directly to the TV or through a HDMI switch will work better than going through a receiver’s HDMI switching ports. 

Tips:If you have problems on playing Blu-ray/DVD, Youtube Videos, ISO files to Roku,you can get the all solutions. 

Hope this guide can help you get out of the all of issues you have met when playing Roku and enjoy your life. 



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