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Synopsis

dovi_convert -inspect <file> [-safe]

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Description

Performs a definitive frame-by-frame analysis of the entire file to verify whether the Enhancement Layer contains active brightness expansion. Use this to verify Simple FEL verdicts from -scan, or when you need absolute certainty before conversion.

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Arguments

ArgumentRequiredDescription
<file>YesPath to the MKV file to inspect

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Options

OptionDescription
-safeForce Safe Mode (disk extraction). Extracts video stream to disk before analyzing
-inspect reads the entire file frame-by-frame. For a typical 50-80 GB movie, this takes several minutes. It’s not suitable for batch operations.

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Examples

Inspect a file: 
dovi_convert -inspect "Movie.mkv"
Inspect with Safe Mode: 
dovi_convert -inspect "Movie.mkv" -safe

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Output

After analysis, -inspect reports:
  • Whether brightness expansion was detected
  • The peak brightness values found in the metadata
  • FEL verdict - Simple FEL (safe) or Complex FEL (skip)

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See also

  • -scan - Fast sampling analysis
  • -convert - Convert a single file