Add/Remove Context Menu for .264 File Conversion to .mp4

This repository contains two .reg files for modifying the Windows context menu to add or remove an option for converting .264 video files to .mp4 using FFmpeg.

Files in This Repository

• add-to-context-menu.reg: Adds a "Convert to MP4" option to the right-click context menu for .264 files.
• remove-from-context-menu.reg: Removes the "Convert to MP4" option from the right-click context menu for .264 files.

Prerequisites

1. FFmpeg Installation

The conversion process relies on FFmpeg, a powerful command-line tool for handling video and audio files.

Steps to Install FFmpeg:

1. Download FFmpeg from the official website.
2. Extract the downloaded archive to a directory (e.g., C:\ffmpeg).
3. Add the bin folder to your system's PATH environment variable:
   • Open Edit the system environment variables > Advanced > Environment Variables.
   • Find the Path variable under "System variables" and click Edit.
   • Add the full path to the bin folder (e.g., C:\ffmpeg\bin).
4. Verify the installation by opening Command Prompt and typing:

   ffmpeg -version
   

   You should see FFmpeg's version information.

Note: By adding FFmpeg to your system's PATH, you can run ffmpeg.exe from any directory without specifying its full location.

How to Use the .reg Files

1. Add the Context Menu

1. Double-click the add-to-context-menu.reg file.
2. Click Yes when prompted to modify the Registry.
3. Right-click any .264 file, and you should see a "Convert to MP4" option.
4. Selecting this option will convert the .264 file to .mp4 in the same directory using FFmpeg.

2. Remove the Context Menu

1. Double-click the remove-from-context-menu.reg file.
2. Click Yes when prompted to modify the Registry.
3. The "Convert to MP4" option will no longer appear in the context menu for .264 files.

How It Works

• The add-to-context-menu.reg file creates a context menu entry for .264 files.
• When you right-click a .264 file and select "Convert to MP4," it runs the following FFmpeg command:

  ffmpeg.exe -i "input.264" -c:v copy "input.mp4"
  

  • "%1": Refers to the full path of the selected .264 file.
  • "%~dpn1.mp4": Automatically sets the output file name and location, replacing the .264 extension with .mp4.

Troubleshooting

• No Context Menu Option Appears: Ensure the .reg file was successfully imported.
• Conversion Doesn't Work: Check if FFmpeg is installed correctly and accessible from the command line (ffmpeg -version).

Disclaimer

Use these .reg files with caution. Always back up your Registry before applying changes. The author is not responsible for any issues caused by modifying the Registry.

Contact ✉

• E-mail: velimir.paleksic@gmail.com.
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