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Synopsis

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 in the same directory.

Options

This is irreversible. Your original Profile 7 files are gone permanently unless you have other backups. Only use this if storage space is a concern and you’re confident in the conversion results.

Examples

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

Orphan Protection

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

See Also

  • convert — Convert files or directories