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Batch convert video files with ffmpeg

2022.07.25
linuxffmpegvideo

DaVinci Resolve Free on Linux has limited codec support. Run this in the media folder to convert .mp4 files to a compatible .mov format. Adjust quality flags as needed.

mkdir converted
for i in *.mp4; do
  ffmpeg -i "$i" \
    -vcodec mjpeg -q:v 2 \
    -acodec pcm_s16be -q:a 0 \
    -f mov "converted/${i%.*}.mov"
done