A: Yes – use MKVToolNix (free). It just changes the container, no re-encoding.
Most (legal or otherwise) of Murdoch Mysteries S16 are distributed as MKV files, typically encoded from CBC Gem, Acorn TV, or Alibi (UK) broadcasts. 3. Technical Specs (Typical for a 720p/1080p MKV) | Parameter | Common values | |-----------|----------------| | Resolution | 1280x720 (720p) or 1920x1080 (1080p) | | Video codec | H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) | | Bitrate (video) | 2.5–5 Mbps (720p), 5–10 Mbps (1080p) | | Frame rate | 23.976 fps (NTSC) | | Audio | AAC 2.0 or AC3 5.1 (usually 192–384 kbps) | | Subtitles | English (SRT or PGS) | | File size per episode | ~500 MB–1.5 GB | murdoch mysteries season 16 mkv
A (scene groups): AVS , NTb , DIMENSION (usually 720p/1080p H.264 or HEVC MKV). Check file naming like: Murdoch.Mysteries.S16E01.720p.HDTV.x264-AVS.mkv A: Yes – use MKVToolNix (free)
| Feature | Benefit for S16 | |--------|----------------| | Multiple audio tracks | Includes English, French, or commentary tracks | | Subtitles | Soft subtitles (English SDH, foreign parts) | | Chapters | Episode breaks, sometimes per scene | | High quality | Supports H.264/H.265 (HEVC) without re-encoding loss | | No ads/DRM (in scene releases) | Ideal for offline media servers (Plex, Jellyfin) | PotPlayer | | macOS | IINA
is the best legal tool for converting DVDs/Blu-rays to MKV without re-encoding. 6. How to Play MKV Files | Platform | Recommended player | |----------|-------------------| | Windows | VLC Media Player, MPC-HC, PotPlayer | | macOS | IINA, VLC | | Linux | VLC, MPV | | Android | VLC, MX Player | | iOS | VLC for Mobile, Infuse | | Smart TV (USB) | VLC for TV, Plex, Jellyfin | | Media server | Plex, Emby, Jellyfin (direct play MKV) |