How to convert TRP to MKV
- Add your .TRP file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MKV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MKV file.
What to expect
- A remux with ffmpeg or MKVToolNix copies streams byte-for-byte - quality is identical to the source and conversion takes seconds even for a 10 GB file.
- MKV preserves all audio tracks and DVB subtitles from the broadcast; MP4 handles these less reliably and may drop subtitle tracks entirely.
- If playback stutters at the start of the converted file, the source may have discontinuous timestamps - add
-fflags +genptsto the ffmpeg command.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose quality converting TRP to MKV?
Not if you remux. ffmpeg and MKVToolNix copy streams without re-encoding so quality is identical to the source; HandBrake re-encodes video and may reduce quality.
Why choose MKV over MP4 for a TRP recording?
MKV supports DVB subtitles and multiple audio tracks natively; MP4 handles these less reliably and is better suited for phones and online sharing.
Will both audio tracks from my broadcast recording be kept?
Yes - use
ffmpeg -i in.trp -map 0 -c copy out.mkv or select all tracks in MKVToolNix to include every audio and subtitle stream.Is the MKV file the same size as the original TRP?
Nearly identical - a lossless remux adds only a small container header and index, so the file size difference is a few megabytes at most.
Programs that convert TRP: HandBrake · ConvertXtoDVD · SUPER · HandBrake for Mac · Wondershare Video Converter for Mac · HandBrake for Linux
