# MKV Language Remover

MKV Language Remover is a Docker container for homelab media users that converts MP4 and M2TS movie files to MKV and removes selected language or commentary tracks to standardize movie files. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/2381/mkv-language-remover

## Description

MKV Language Remover is a Docker container for homelab media users that converts MP4 and M2TS movie files to MKV and removes selected language or commentary tracks to standardize movie files.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

8/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 992 days ago)
- Popular: 0 (0 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/repository/docker/bbergle/mkv-language-remover/general
- GitHub: https://github.com/BBergle/mkv-language-remover
- Documentation: https://iso639-3.sil.org/code_tables/639/data
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/bbergle-mkv-language-remover-17gj0hd0oryvxp?q=bbergle-mkv-language-remover

## Common questions

### Does the container start processing immediately?

Yes, it runs as soon as you start the container, so verify your settings first.

### How should I test it before running it against my full library?

Create a test folder, move a few movies into it, and set that folder as the container's movies path.

### Is there a web UI for configuring it?

No, there is no web UI; you should check the container logs for output.

### How do I specify the language to remove?

Use the language code from the ISO 639-3 table for the language you want removed.

### Which movie files does it process?

It goes through the movies directory and converts MP4 and M2TS files to MKV before removing the selected language.

### Can it remove commentary tracks as well?

Yes, it will also remove commentary if the commentary setting is set to true.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/2381/mkv-language-remover), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.