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Synopsis

dovi_convert -scan [file] [-r depth]
Alias: -check

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Description

Scans MKV files to identify their video format (HDR10, Dolby Vision Profile) and analyzes Profile 7 files to determine FEL complexity. If no file is specified, scans all MKV files in the current directory. The scan samples 10 timestamps across each file and analyzes the RPU metadata to detect brightness expansion, which indicates Complex FEL.

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Options

OptionTypeDefaultDescription
[file]pathcurrent directoryFile or directory to scan. If omitted, scans current directory
-r [depth]number5Scan subdirectories recursively up to specified depth

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Examples

Scan current directory: 
dovi_convert -scan
Scan specific file: 
dovi_convert -scan "Movie.mkv"
Scan recursively (2 levels deep): 
dovi_convert -scan -r 2
Scan recursively with default depth (5 levels): 
dovi_convert -scan -r
Sampling is fast but not exhaustive. A file might have brightness spikes in sections the scan didn’t sample. For definitive results, use -inspect.

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Output

The scan displays:
  • Video format - HDR10, Dolby Vision Profile 5/7/8, etc.
  • FEL type (for Profile 7) - MEL, Simple FEL, or Complex FEL
  • Color-coded verdict - Green (safe), yellow (verify), red (skip)

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