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Synopsis

dovi_convert -cleanup [-r] [-y]

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Description

Scans for and removes *.mkv.bak.dovi_convert backup files in the current directory. Includes orphan protection - only deletes backups where the corresponding converted file exists.

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Options

OptionDescription
-rScan recursively through subdirectories
-ySkip confirmation prompt
This is irreversible. Your original Profile 7 files are gone permanently. Only use this if storage space is a concern and you’re confident in the conversion results.

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Examples

Clean up current directory: 
dovi_convert -cleanup
Clean up recursively: 
dovi_convert -cleanup -r
Auto-confirm cleanup: 
dovi_convert -cleanup -y
Recursive cleanup without prompts: 
dovi_convert -cleanup -r -y

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Orphan Protection

The cleanup command has a safety check: it only deletes backups where the corresponding converted file exists. Example:
  • Backup exists: Movie.mkv.bak.dovi_convert
  • Converted file missing: Movie.mkv (deleted or corrupted)
  • Result: Backup is kept
This prevents data loss if you’ve deleted a converted file due to quality issues.

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