Epocka

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Step 0 : Make sure you have a codec pack installed. I know most people use CCCP, and it should work with that. I personally used the K-Lite codec pack for this.

http://www.free-codecs.com/k_lite_codec_pack_download.htm



Step 1 : Install Handbrake to convert the file to MP4 :

This is one of the few MKV converters that does not require you to first extract the subtitles. Instead, it converts straight away.



A few important notes once you have installed:



- Don't forget to select the Ipad preset on the right.



- Before converting every file, you need to manually enable the subtitles (Go to subtitles, select correct track from the dropdown, press "add" and make sure all 3 boxes (Forced only, Burned in, Default) are checked.



- You can also adjust the conversion quality under the video section. I found RF:15 to be very pleasant file size and quality. Lesser RF means better quality.







Now, if you already have means of getting the file over to your Ipad and playing it, you are done. If you don't, follow the following steps:



Step 2: Install AVplayer HD on your IPad:



It costs 3$, but is by far the best player i tried, and it allows for Wi-Fi transfer of files onto your Ipad.



(NOTE: this player also supports MKV, but has serious quality problems and tends to leave out some subtitles, so do not skip converting to MP4)



Once installed, press Wi-Fi transfer > HTTP/FTP server and either type the address into your browser on your pc, or:



Step 3: Install Filezilla client -



And type the lower address into that (The last 4 numbers of the address need to be typed into the "port" field)



I prefer using Filezilla over web browser, because it allows to set a queue and lets you manage the files way easier.



Thats it. I hope someone found the guide useful. If you ever tried viewing anime on your Ipad, you probably realised it can be a huge pain because Ipad doesn't support MKV by default. I have two friends who are stuck with this as well, so I thought I might compile some of the information scattered on the web and make it into a guide as simple as possible. This should also work for Iphone.Step 0 : Make sure you have a codec pack installed. I know most people use CCCP, and it should work with that. I personally used the K-Lite codec pack for this.Step 1 : Install Handbrake to convert the file to MP4 : http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php This is one of the few MKV converters that does not require you to first extract the subtitles. Instead, it converts straight away.A few important notes once you have installed:- Don't forget to select the Ipad preset on the right.- Before converting every file, you need to manually enable the subtitles (Go to subtitles, select correct track from the dropdown, press "add" and make sure all 3 boxes (Forced only, Burned in, Default) are checked.- You can also adjust the conversion quality under the video section. I found RF:15 to be very pleasant file size and quality. Lesser RF means better quality.Now, if you already have means of getting the file over to your Ipad and playing it, you are done. If you don't, follow the following steps:Step 2: Install AVplayer HD on your IPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avplayerhd/id407976815?mt=8 It costs 3$, but is by far the best player i tried, and it allows for Wi-Fi transfer of files onto your Ipad.(NOTE: this player also supports MKV, but has serious quality problems and tends to leave out some subtitles, so do not skip converting to MP4)Once installed, press Wi-Fi transfer > HTTP/FTP server and either type the address into your browser on your pc, or:Step 3: Install Filezilla client - http://filezilla-project.org/ And type the lower address into that (The last 4 numbers of the address need to be typed into the "port" field)I prefer using Filezilla over web browser, because it allows to set a queue and lets you manage the files way easier.Thats it. I hope someone found the guide useful. BBCode Modified by Epocka, Jul 9, 2012 10:53 AM