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convert .mkv to .mp4 without transcoding

I have a Samsung smart TV, it can play AAC video format, but only with mp4 container, mkv file format is NOT supported. Here is a simple way to convert them.

materials:
synology
linux

1. create NFS share on Synology

Shared Folder > Edit > NFS Permission

hostname/IP: 192.168.x.0/24   (allow whole subnet)

then press “OK”

2. mount NFS from mint

install nfs client and converter on Mint

mount [Synology NAS IP address] : [mount path of shared folder] / [mount point on NFS client]

3. convert file

if your linux distro support ffmpeg other than avconv (libav-tools), use

reference:
https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/File_Sharing/How_to_access_files_on_Synology_NAS_within_the_local_network_NFS
http://askubuntu.com/questions/50433/how-to-convert-mkv-file-into-mp4-file-losslessly