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Learn how to use `ffmpeg` to automatically name your output files based on the title metadata embedded in your video files. Discover batch file scripting techniques to streamline your video processing workflow.
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Automate Your Video Encoding with ffmpeg and Title Metadata

Encoding a series of video files can be a time-consuming process, especially when you want to name the output files according to their respective titles embedded in the video metadata. If you have a collection of episodes and want to automate this task using ffmpeg, you're in luck! In this guide, we’ll explore how to fetch the title metadata from video files and use it as the output filename.

The Problem

You might have encountered the question: "Is it possible to take the title metadata of an input file and just use that as the filename for the output file?" This question arises when users attempt to encode multiple video files and wish to have their output automatically named based on the metadata.

Example Scenario

Imagine you have a directory filled with .mkv files, each containing episodes of a series. Instead of naming each output file manually, you want your script to intuitively understand and name them based on the title metadata present within the files.

The Solution: Batch Scripting with ffmpeg

To achieve the desired functionality, we will create a simple batch script using ffmpeg in combination with ffprobe — a tool that helps retrieve information from multimedia files.

Step 1: Gather Title Metadata

The first step is to extract the title metadata from each video file. This can be done using the following command:

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This command will return the title tag of the video stream, which we can then store as a variable in our batch file.

Step 2: Scripting the Process

We'll use a FOR loop in our batch script to iterate through each mkv file in the directory. Here’s how the entire script looks:

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Breakdown of the Script

Setting Up Delayed Expansion:

We start by enabling delayedexpansion using setlocal enabledelayedexpansion. This allows for the dynamic handling of variables within loops.

Iterating Through Files:

The for %%a in ("*.mkv") loop goes through each .mkv file in the current directory.

Fetching Title Information:

The nested FOR /F loop executes the ffprobe command. We use delims= to handle the entire output line properly, and we store the result in the title variable.

Encoding the Video:

Finally, the ffmpeg command processes each video file and outputs the encoded video with the filename set to the extracted title.

Important Notes

Variable Expansion: Use !title! for accessing the variable, as we’re within a delayed expansion context.

Empty Titles Handling: If ffprobe does not find a title, the output will be named as .mp4. Consider implementing checks or default naming conventions to avoid this issue.

Conclusion

With this batch script, you can automate the video encoding process effortlessly while naming the output files based on the title metadata embedded in your videos. This not only saves time but also organizes your content better, making it more manageable.

By following the steps and adjusting the script based on your specific requirements, you can enhance your video processing flow using ffmpeg and batch scripting. Happy encoding!