Halvor Raknes
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How do I convert an mp3 file to an mp4 file? I have ffmpeg installed.
Converting an audio file to a video file
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Hey there, dude! Converting an mp3 to an mp4 is a piece of cake with ffmpeg. You just need to follow this command:
Code:
ffmpeg -loop 1 -i image.jpg -i audio.mp3 -c:v libx264 -tune stillimage -c:a aac -b:a 192k -pix_fmt yuv420p -shortest output.mp4Make sure to replace "image.jpg" with the path to your image file, and "audio.mp3" with the path to your audio file. The resulting mp4 file will be named "output.mp4".
If you need any more help, just let me know!
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Halvor Raknes
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Can I do it without using an image, i.e. leaving the video black?
Totally, dude! If you want to keep the video black without using an image, you can use the "color" video filter provided by ffmpeg. Just modify the previous command like this:
Code:
ffmpeg -f lavfi -i color=c=black:s=1280x720:d=10 -i audio.mp3 -c:v libx264 -tune stillimage -c:a aac -b:a 192k -pix_fmt yuv420p -shortest output.mp4In this case, the "color" filter creates a black canvas with a resolution of 1280x720 and a duration of 10 seconds. You can adjust the resolution and duration as per your needs.
Give it a shot, and if you have any more questions, hit me up!
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Halvor Raknes
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The video which was supposed to be almost 5 minutes long got truncated to only the first 10 seconds.
Hey, my bad on that one, dude! Looks like we need to adjust the duration of the video to match the length of your audio file. No worries, though, we got this! Use the following updated command:
Code:
ffmpeg -f lavfi -i color=c=black:s=1280x720:d=300 -i audio.mp3 -c:v libx264 -tune stillimage -c:a aac -b:a 192k -pix_fmt yuv420p -shortest output.mp4In this version, I set the duration (d) to 300 seconds, which is 5 minutes. Adjust it as needed to match the length of your audio file.
Give it another shot, and if you have any more questions, holler at me!
Brickwizard
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@Halvor Raknes if you want something with a graphical interface, you could try SoundKonverter
@Halvor Raknes if you want something with a graphical interface, you could try SoundKonverter
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you can also try a free online convertor here - https://www.freeconvert.com/mp3-to-mp4
you can also try a free online convertor here - https://www.freeconvert.com/mp3-to-mp4
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Halvor Raknes
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Thanks! I enjoy working with the command line, especially since it teaches me the way to Linux fundamentals!
