# HandBrake Batch Converter Script

This Bash script converts video files in bulk using **HandBrakeCLI** with predefined presets for Blu-ray and DVD sources.  
It supports recursive folder scanning and preserves the folder structure in the output directory.

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## Features
- Converts all `.mkv` files from the source directory and its subfolders.
- Preserves the original folder structure in the destination directory.
- Select between **Blu-ray** and **DVD** presets.
- Skips already converted files to avoid duplication.
- Logs all conversion activity.

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## Requirements

1. **Install HandBrakeCLI**
   - **Ubuntu/Debian:**
     ```bash
     sudo apt update
     sudo apt install handbrake-cli
     ```
   - **Fedora:**
     ```bash
     sudo dnf install HandBrake-cli
     ```
   - **macOS (Homebrew):**
     ```bash
     brew install handbrake
     ```
   - **Windows:** Download from [HandBrake Downloads](https://handbrake.fr/downloads2.php)

2. **Preset JSON files** in the `./profiles/` directory:
   - `BluRay H.265 HEVC.json`
   - `DVD 720p H.265.json`

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## Installation

Clone the repository:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/handbrake-batch-converter.git
cd handbrake-batch-converter
chmod +x convert.sh
```

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## Usage

```bash
./convert.sh --source /path/to/source --destination /path/to/destination --mode [bluray|dvd]
```

### Example

```bash
./convert.sh \
  --source "/media/movies_raw" \
  --destination "/media/movies_converted" \
  --mode bluray
```

This will:
1. Search `/media/movies_raw` for all `.mkv` files, including in subdirectories.
2. Re-create the same folder structure under `/media/movies_converted`.
3. Convert each file using the `BluRay H.265 HEVC` preset.
4. Skip files that already exist in the destination.

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## Modes

| Mode     | Preset File                                | Description                 |
|----------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| bluray   | `./profiles/BluRay H.265 HEVC.json`        | For high-quality Blu-ray rips |
| dvd      | `./profiles/DVD 720p H.265.json`           | For standard DVD conversions |

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## Log File

All conversion logs are saved to:
```
./handbrake_convert.log
```

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## Directory Structure Example

**Source:**
```
/source
 ├── Movie1
 │    ├── video1.mkv
 │    └── video2.mkv
 └── Movie2
      └── video1.mkv
```

**Destination after conversion:**
```
/destination
 ├── Movie1
 │    ├── video1.mkv
 │    └── video2.mkv
 └── Movie2
      └── video1.mkv
```

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## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.