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Synopsis

dovi_convert cleanup [options]

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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 in the same directory.

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Options

OptionShortDescription
--recursive-rScan recursively through subdirectories
--yes-ySkip confirmation prompt
--debug—Generate dovi_convert_debug.log with detailed output
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.

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Examples

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

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See Also

  • convert — Convert files or directories