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NUV NuppelVideo Format

NuppelVideo Recording

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How to Convert Video to NUV

To convert file format to NUV has always been easy using our video converter to NUV tool. Here's how:

Step 1: Upload your file

Click on the 'Choose File' button to upload your file (Supported formats: ).

Step 2: Select the NUV Format

Select NUV in convert to format list.

Step 3: Edit options

Now, you have multiple options like quality, resize etc, based on NUV format.

Step 4: Download Converted File

Once the conversion is complete, click the 'Download' button to save the converted NUV file hassle-free!

NUV — NuppelVideo MythTV Recording Format

NUV is the native recording format of MythTV, the open-source digital video recorder (DVR) software for Linux. It uses the NuppelVideo format specification, supporting RTjpeg (a fast JPEG variant) or MPEG-4 video with Lame MP3 audio. NUV files are created by MythTV when recording broadcast television from a TV tuner card.

NUV and MythTV

MythTV records over-the-air (OTA) and cable TV as NUV files on the MythTV backend server. The recordings are then browsable and playable through the MythTV frontend. Modern MythTV versions can also record directly to MPEG-2 TS format, but legacy recordings from older MythTV installations are in NUV format.

Converting NUV Files with LetsConvert

LetsConvert converts NUV files to MP4, MKV, AVI, and other formats using FFmpeg. NUV video (RTjpeg or MPEG-4) is decoded and re-encoded to H.264 for modern container targets. The conversion makes MythTV recordings portable outside the MythTV ecosystem.

Why Convert from NUV?

NUV is a MythTV-specific format not supported by standard media players, smart TVs, or streaming applications.

Common NUV Conversion Targets

NUV → MP4: Convert for playback on any device outside MythTV.
NUV → MKV: Convert to an open container for archiving TV recordings.
NUV → AVI: Convert for broad desktop media player compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions: NUV Format

Can I play NUV files without MythTV?

VLC Player supports NUV playback on most systems. Alternatively, convert the NUV to MP4 using LetsConvert for guaranteed compatibility with any player.

Does MythTV still use NUV format?

Modern MythTV versions prefer MPEG-2 Transport Stream (.mpg) or H.264 recordings over the older NUV format. NUV recordings are from older MythTV setups or legacy hardware.