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Struggling with audio-video desync when mixing files in FFMPEG? This guide provides a clear, step-by-step solution to resolve the syncing issue while combining your media.
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Fixing Audio-Video Desync in FFMPEG: A Quick Guide to Properly Mixing Files

If you're mixing an audio file with a video file using FFMPEG, you might encounter a frustrating issue: the audio and video become desynchronized. This problem often arises when the video file lacks proper metadata, which indicates its length. In this guide, we will explore the reasons behind the desync and provide you with a comprehensive solution to successfully combine your audio and video files without any issues.

Understanding the Problem

Mixing audio and video files is common in post-production work, especially when certain software doesn’t render files correctly—like when using Premiere Pro. Users often utilize FFMPEG to combine the separate files into a cohesive output. However, when combining files, many face audio desync problems that can spoil the viewing experience. Here's an overview of the typical case:

Issue: The audio and video become desynchronized.

Cause: The video file lacks a length in its metadata, leading FFMPEG to misalign audio and video tracks during the mixing process.

The Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s break down the solution to this issue clearly. We will rewrite the FFMPEG command to ensure that both audio and video tracks sync correctly.

Step 1: Use the Correct FFMPEG Command

Instead of the basic copy command, you need to use additional options that instruct FFMPEG on how to handle your files properly. Here’s the command you will use:

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Step 2: Breaking Down the Command

Here’s what each part of the command does:

i "MCU Supercut P1.24076.65056.m4v": This specifies your video input file.

-c:a aac: This sets the audio codec for the output file to AAC, which is widely compatible and efficient.

i "MCU Supercut P1.24076.65056.aac": This adds the audio input file you want to mix with your video.

-c copy: This tells FFMPEG to copy the video codec without re-encoding.

-map 0:v: This selects the video stream from the first input (your video file).

-map 1:a:0: This selects the audio stream from the second input (your audio file).

-disposition:a:0 default: This marks the audio track as default.

-strict -2: This option allows experimental codecs.

-sn: This removes any subtitle streams from the output.

-dn: This removes any data streams from the output.

-map_metadata -1: This prevents copying existing metadata from the source files.

-map_chapters -1: This removes chapter information from the input files.

-movflags faststart: This improves playback speed on web platforms by repositioning metadata.

Step 3: Run the Command

Once you have copied and adapted the command above, simply paste it into your terminal or command line interface and execute it. After processing, you will have a new file fin_av.mp4 that properly merges the audio and video without desync.

Conclusion

In conclusion, synchronization issues when mixing audio and video files using FFMPEG can be solved by following the detailed steps provided in this guide. By using the right command, you can ensure that your media files blend seamlessly, providing a polished viewing experience.

If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with fellow creatives who might be facing the same issues. Happy editing!