v1.9.7.2 Flat GUI buttons

**Made GUI more flat, so it looks more or less the same on Windows and Linux with mono.

**Fixed non-functioning Video Resize option (radio) button, set new preset defaults

**Bumped ffpmeg to v6.1

**Video demonstration:

vct2.mp4

**LINUX NOTE: Since new version needs ffplay and it can't be found as a static build for Linux you have to both install ffmpeg package and copy the binaries that I included, ffmpeg and ffprobe manually to /usr/bin/.

LINUX INSTALLATION: I added small scripts to automate installations.
For Debian, Ubuntu, etc. with APT package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it (provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh
or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.desktop which you can double click to run the program.
Always start VCT.exe with option "Run mono in terminal".

For Fedora, Centos, etc. with YUM package manager download install_vct_yum.sh, and run it (provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_yum.sh
or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.desktop which you can double click to run the program.

Program will be installed in $HOME/VCT_mono/.

For other distros that use other package managers, please read INSTALL_README.txt and install manually.
Manual installation is just exctraction to specific directory (e.g. home) and copying ffmpeg binaries, which is described in README.

v1.9.7 Flat GUI appereance

**Fixed exception error after mono upgrade (c6.8+) and bumped .NET Framework to 4.8, new version of Newtonsoft dll

**Fixed screen not fitting for resolution 1200x800.

**Made GUI more flat, so it looks more or less the same on Windows and Linux with mono.

**Otherwise identical to 1.9.5.7.

**Video demonstration:

vct2.mp4

**LINUX NOTE: Since new version needs ffplay and it can't be found as a static build for Linux you have to both install ffmpeg package and copy the binaries that I included, ffmpeg and ffprobe manually to /usr/bin/.

LINUX INSTALLATION: I added small scripts to automate installations.
For Debian, Ubuntu, etc. with APT package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it (provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh
or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.desktop which you can double click to run the program.
Always start VCT.exe with option "Run mono in terminal".

For Fedora, Centos, etc. with YUM package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it (provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh
or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.desktop which you can double click to run the program.

Program will be installed in $HOME/VCT_mono/.

For other distros that use other package managers, please read INSTALL_README.txt and install manually.
Manual installation is just exctraction to specific directory (e.g. home) and copying ffmpeg binaries, which is described in README.

v1.9.5.7 Time range selection for Convert tab too

Short video demonstration:

vct2.mp4

**Update: I have mono on my Debian stretch machine, version 4.6.2, and it renders perfectly. However, I just updated my other Parrot (also Debian based) machine and mono version is 6.8 and there is rendering issue with task list and text box (you have to resize row vertically to see the whole line content). Until I fixed it, I'll put special version in folder 1.9.5.7 and "normal" in the main folder on Sourceforge.

• Comeback of copy selected time range in Transcode Tab that works for Convert as well**
• Tab Record is introduced for viewing and recording audio and/or video streams (from Internet or local network)**
  
• Experimental use introduced FFPlay for playing streams, Play button added to Convert tab as well - separate window is opened for playing asynchronously - you can continue working in the main window

**LINUX NOTE: Since new version needs ffplay and it can't be found as a static build for Linux you have to both install ffmpeg package and copy the binaries that I included, ffmpeg and ffprobe manually to /usr/bin/.

LINUX INSTALLATION: I added small scripts to automate installations.
For Debian, Ubuntu, etc. with APT package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it(provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.sh which you can double click to run the program.
Always start VCT.exe with option "Run mono in terminal".

For Fedora, Centos, etc. with YUM package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it(provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.sh which you can double click to run the program.

Program will be installed in $HOME/VCT_mono/.

For other distros that use other package managers, please read INSTALL_README.txt and install manually.

v1.9.5.6 Record Tab + Copy selected timespan in Transcode tab

• Comeback of copy selected timespan in Transcode Tab**

• Unlimited number of tasks in the batch list located on the right side**

• New Tab Record is introduced for viewing and recording audio and/or video streams (from Internet or local network)**
  

• Experimental use introduced FFPlay for playing streams, Play button added to Convert tab as well - separate window is opened for playing asynchronously - you can continue working in the main window

• Since it is still experimental, only basic selection is possible (user can still manually edit ffmpeg command before recording):

• if Audio file is selected to record streaming, then simple copy from stream to the file is given, if you want full conversion on-the-fly, then you must enter options manually for the ffmpeg command

• if Video is selected to record streaming, then options are given to record video in 600 seconds segments - if you want to record in a single, large file, then modify the command before clicking Start Recording
  

• Check Stream button will display stream information in the log panel at the right side - format is JSON, so you can see what codec is used and thus choose appropriate file format

• Source code for Linux mono and Windows forms has finally converged and it is now the same. Difference is in file naming conventions (slash and backslash, and ffmpeg calls). Runtime check is used to decide if the Linux (or Mac) or Windows is the running platform. For performance reasons, I suggest to use Linux (or Mac) Mono, instead of Wine. I use it now predominantly on Linux Debian 9 in the cloud, so that I don't occupy my own PC

**LINUX NOTE: Since new version needs ffplay and it can't be found as a static build for Linux you have to both install ffmpeg package and copy the binaries that I included, ffmpeg and ffprobe manually to /usr/bin/.

UPDATE: I added small scripts to automate installations.
For Debian, Ubuntu, etc. with APT package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it(provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.sh which you can double click to run the program.

For Fedora, Centos, etc. with YUM package manager download install_vct_apt.sh, and run it(provide sudo credentials):
./install_vct_apt.sh or just double click it - execute in terminal! It will update packages, download VCT_mono_binary and create desktop file vct.sh which you can double click to run the program.

Program will be installed in $HOME/VCT_mono/.

For other distros that use other package managers, please read INSTALL_README.txt and install manually.

** MAC NOTE: Mac mono doesn't support WinForms in the latest 64-bit Mac versions. So, the best bet is to use Crossover for Mac and windows binary: VCT_Setup.exe.

v1.9.5.5 Recording tab and unlimited tasks in the list

• **Unlimited number of tasks in the batch list located on the right side

• **New Tab Record is introduced for viewing and recording audio and/or video streams (from Internet or local network)
  

• **Experimental use introduced FFPlay for playing streams, Play button added to Convert tab as well - separate window is opened for playing asynchronously - you can continue working in the main window

• **Since it is still experimental, only basic selection is possible (user can still manually edit ffmpeg command before recording):

• **if Audio file is selected to record streaming, then simple copy from stream to the file is given, if you want full conversion on-the-fly, then you must enter options manually for the ffmpeg command

• **if Video is selected to record streaming, then options are given to record video in 600 seconds segments - if you want to record in a single, large file, then modify the command before clicking Start Recording
  

• **Check Stream button will display stream information in the log panel at the right side - format is JSON, so you can see what codec is used and thus choose appropriate file format

• **Source code for Linux mono and Windows forms has finally converged and it is now the same. Difference is in file naming conventions (slash and backslash, and ffmpeg calls). Runtime check is used to decide if the Linux (or Mac) or Windows is the running platform. For performance reasons, I suggest to use Linux (or Mac) Mono, instead of Wine. I use it now predominantly on Linux Debian 9 in the cloud, so that I don't occupy my own PC

**LINUX NOTE: Since new version needs ffplay and it can't be found as a static build for Linux you have to both install ffmpeg package and copy the binaries that I included, ffmpeg and ffprobe manually to /usr/bin/. Please scroll to the end of this file to see how, and read INSTALL_README.txt included with download to learn how.

** MAC NOTE: Mac mono doesn't support WinForms in the latest 64-bit Mac versions. So, the best bet is to use Crossover for Mac and windows binary: VCT_Setup.exe.

v1.9.5.2 RC with Internet stream recording

• **New Tab Record is introduced for viewing and recording audio and/or video streams (from Internet or local network)
  

• **Experimental use introduced FFPlay for playing streams, Play button added to Convert tab as well - separate window is opened for playing asynchronously - you can continue working in the main window

• **Since it is still experimental, only basic selection is possible (user can still manually edit ffmpeg command before recording):

• **if Audio file is selected to record streaming, then simple copy from stream to the file is given, if you want full conversion on-the-fly, then you must enter options manually for the ffmpeg command

• **if Video is selected to record streaming, then options are given to record video in 5 minute segments - if you want to record in a single, large file, then modify the command before clicking Start Recording
  

• **Check Stream button will display stream information in the log panel at the right side - format is JSON, so you can see what codec is used and thus choose appropriate file format

• **Source code for Linux mono and Windows forms has finally converged and it is now the same. Difference is in file naming conventions (slash and backslash, and ffmpeg calls). Runtime check is used to decide if the Linux (or Mac) or Windows is the running platform. For performance reasons, I suggest to use Linux (or Mac) Mono, instead of Wine. I use it now predominantly on Linux Debian 9 in the cloud, so that I don't occupy my own PC

**Since new version needs ffplay and it can't be found as a static build for Linux, you have to both install ffmpeg package and copy the binaries that I included, ffmpeg and ffprobe manually to /usr/bin/. Please scroll to the end of this file to see how, and read INSTALL_README.txt included with download to learn how.

** Mac users should just unpack be download and run: mono VCT.exe in the installation VCT_mono dir. The prerequisite is to install mono for Mac. Please find the tutorial on the net how to do it. This version should work with MacOS 10.10 and above. I use old Mac 10.7 and use specialized builds, so I don't know if Mac version works, so you tell me if it does!

v1.9.4.2 stable

Added 2 fields to enter start and end time to copy (or convert) to output.
It is placed on Transcode tab, but it works also for Convert tab.
Use Checkbox to control if it is used or not.
This screen is from Linux mono - UI size is now fixed.

v1.9.3.4 stable

-fixed issue with rotate video; used new ffmpeg video filter -vf "rotate="

v1.9.3 stable

v1.9.3.3

• **Transcode all streams option "-map 0:v -map 0:a" to try to copy all streams (including multiple audio streams, thanks to user McCoy for suggestion). If it fails, then simply delete the batch task and remove check box for that option on Transcode tab
• **If this option is unchecked, then you have option to choose which video and audio stream will be copied to output; by default, first video and audio stream is copied
• **Keep file extension - useful with option above unchecked: only first video and first audio is copied and file extension (e.g. MP4) is preserved
• **Remove subtitle usage extended with 2 above options: in most of the cases, subtitle is not compatible in MKV and MP4 containers; it is by default set to remove subtitle stream, but you've left with option to keep it
• **Windows XP users can download VCT_setup.exe and separately download older version of FFmpeg (ffmpeg version N-76123-g002b049, e.g. http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA020429/ffmpeg/list.html) in order to be able to get new VCT features
• **Linux finaly fixed file info bug if you use mono version; if you have Wine, you can download Windows VCT_setup.exe (or 64-bit binary)
  

v1.9.2 stable

Mature release based on v1.9.2.1 with video resize option (FullHD, HD and SD presets)

and GUI fixes.