Convert Dolby Vision Profile 7 To Profile 8 New

For MKV (recommended for Plex/Shield):

ffmpeg -i video_converted.hevc -i your_movie.mkv -map 0:v -map 1:a -map 1:s -c copy output_movie.mkv

For MP4 (Apple TV, Infuse, LG TV):

ffmpeg -i video_converted.hevc -i your_movie.mkv -map 0:v -map 1:a -c copy output_movie.mp4

Ensure your audio is compatible (AAC or E-AC3 for MP4). convert dolby vision profile 7 to profile 8 new

To understand the conversion, we first have to understand the container. For MP4 (Apple TV, Infuse, LG TV): ffmpeg

This process is command-line heavy, but fear not—there are now user-friendly tools that handle the coding for you. The core engine behind almost all these conversions is a tool called dovi_tool. Ensure your audio is compatible (AAC or E-AC3 for MP4)