Converting video files and controling AVC profile and level

[ispywithmyuaveye]

Hello,

I'm new to the forum and hope I'm in the right area for my question.

I'm trying to learn how to use VLC to convert existing .mpg files in a few ways. I can use the GUI to set the encapsulation, and codec parameters but I'm not having any success controlling the profile. For example, I have a .mpg file that is AVC, 1280x720 60p, main profile, level 4. Using the GUI, I can change it to AVC, 640x480 30p, high profile, level 2.2, however, I only have control of the codec (AVC), the width (640) and the height (480). I'd like to keep the profile at main. Is it possible to set the profile and level towards converting a file? I'll gladly use the command line or GUI.

[mederi]

Global settings in advanced VLC preferences: Tools > Preferences > Show settings=All > Input/Codecs \ Video codecs \ x264
You can set x264 options within "Custom options" input field (profile=main,...) in a transcoding profile. Generated "vlc-help.txt" (vlc.exe -H) can help you (--sout-x264-).

[ispywithmyuaveye]

Thank you very much, mederi. I'll research these options further and give it a go.