FAQ

What is this .srs file?

The .srs file is the format used by ReSample. It contains backups of all parts of the MKV file that are not the actual track data as well as a signature that helps ReSample locate the missing track data from the full MKV.

How big is a typical SRS file?

Depends on the size and content of the sample. For a 50MB sample with 1 video and 1 audio track, it may be anywhere between 20KB and 50KB. It can be larger for longer samples or samples with more audio or subtitle tracks.

It also depends on the container format (AVI vs. MKV). You can think of the SRS file as a backup of the container 'overhead'. Since MKV is more efficient than AVI, an AVI SRS file will be several times larger than the MKV equivalent.

How long does it take to create an SRR file?

Not long. My testing has shown it usually takes less than 1 second. Somtimes a little longer, but never more than a few seconds.

How long does it take to recreate sample from the SRR file?

That depends mostly on where in the full MKV the sample is cut from. If it's from the first few minutes, it will only take a few seconds. If it comes from near the end of an 8GB MKV, it will take longer to do the search for the signature. I have seen VERY few releases that take more than a minute.

Why does the application pop up and then close as soon as I open it?

You probably double-clicked it. It's a command-line utility. Run it from a command prompt, and it will tell you how to use it.

What does SRS stand for?

(Something) Re-Sample? Nah, it doesn't stand for anything. It's a companion to ReScene, so it has a similar file extension...

Can MKV ReSample detect an incomplete sample file?

It sure can! In fact, if the sample file is incomplete or corrupted, ReSample will return an error and not create an SRS file. If you'd like to use ReSample just for validation of a file, use the -i switch, and it won't save an SRS file.