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=== Transcoding === <!--T:1-->

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''Transcoding'' is a new '''Amarok''' feature as of version 2.4. It allows you to encode media files to a variety of formats while copying or moving them to a collection ('''Local Collection''', USB '''Universal Mass Storage Collection''' and '''iPod, iPad & iPhone Collection''' support transcoding as of '''Amarok''' 2.6). A word of warning: be careful when you use this feature, as you are working with actual files on your hard drive. Have a backup!

==== Interface ==== <!--T:3-->

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Transcoding dialog will appear whenever you copy or move tracks to one of the collections that support transcoding. You can also transcode tracks within the ''Local Collection'' by using the <menuchoice>Organize files</menuchoice> functionality.

==== Transcode Dialog ==== <!--T:5-->

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If you choose to copy or move files to a supported collection, the following dialog will pop up.

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[[File:Amarok2.6TranscodeMenu.png|400px|center]]

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{| border="1" cellpadding="5"
! Menu Item !! Description
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| <menuchoice>Copy</menuchoice> || Selected media files will be copied to your collection without re-encoding.
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| Encoder list || List of all your installed codecs; choose among them to be able to transcode. If this list is empty, you need to install ''FFmpeg''.
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| <menuchoice>Remember this choice for the next time</menuchoice> || Save the preference for the '''current destination collection'''. This includes the copy/transcode preference and transcoding parameters.
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| <menuchoice>Cancel</menuchoice> || Exits the '''Transcode Tracks''' dialog.
|}

==== Custom Encoding ==== <!--T:9-->

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Whether to save space, to make your files readable by a portable music player or a particular software program, '''Amarok''' can handle it. Choose a codec from the list and a custom setting and click <menuchoice>Transcode</menuchoice>.

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[[File:Amarok2.6FlacTranscodeMenu.png|400px|center]]

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{| border="1" cellpadding="5"
! Menu Item !! Description
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| <menuchoice>Transcode</menuchoice> || Begins encoding with the selected codecs and parameters. In case of the '''Local Collection''' the '''Organize tracks''' dialog will pop up. [[Special:myLanguage/Amarok/Manual/Organization/Collection/OrganizeCollection#Contents|More about Organize tracks]].
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| <menuchoice>Cancel</menuchoice> || Exits the '''Transcode Tracks''' dialog.
|}

==== Saving Transcoding Preferences ==== <!--T:15-->

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As mentioned in the <menuchoice>Remember this choice for the next time</menuchoice> description, '''Amarok''' can remember transcoding preference per each of your collections. The preference can be changed any time in the <menuchoice>Configure Local Collection</menuchoice> <menuchoice>Configure Amarok</menuchoice> dialog page for the '''Local Collection''' and in the configure dialogs of '''iPod, iPad & iPhone''' and '''Universal Mass Storage''' collections.

==== Pro Tip: Strip Audio out of Video Files ==== <!--T:17-->

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'''Amarok's''' transcoding capabilities can be used to extract audio from video files while copying or moving them into a collection. Just select video file(s) in Amarok embedded file browser, right-click and choose <menuchoice>Copy to Collection</menuchoice>. Standard '''Transcode Tracks''' dialog will appear. Choose one of the encoders, hit <menuchoice>Transcode</menuchoice> and transcoding will begin.

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