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# Converting to .bik

## Why Convert to .bik?

We use the command **playvideo** to get our custom audio to play. This command plays .bik files, so we have to convert whatever file type into .bik, a Bink Video file type.

## Download

You'll need RAD Video Tools for this process. You can get it here (it's the first download link):

{% embed url="<http://www.radgametools.com/bnkdown.htm>" %}
The encryption password is RAD
{% endembed %}

## What File Type Should I Convert to .bik?

I've tested a few different file types and will tell you the pros and cons of them.

Converting from a .**mp4** video file type will ensure that the audio quality in-game stays high. **HOWEVER**, I **HIGHLY** recommend you make the resolution and frame rate of the video file lower beforehand. Even if it's just a black screen, a 1080p 60fps black video running in the background will likely cause a noticeable performance hit (around -8 frames).

Converting from a **.wav** file is noticeably faster since it's just an audio file. This also ensures that unlike with a **.mp4**, there won't be a noticeable performance hit. However, for whatever reason, the audio quality while the video is playing in-game becomes tremendously worse, even though playing the .bik outside of the game sounds the exact same with any method.

Converting from a **.mp3** is pretty much the same as **.wav**, except the RAD Video Tool seems to have more trouble with them, and may freeze if you try batch processing several **.mp3** files.

### (When converted to 144p 30fps, I've noticed no difference in frame rate between video and audio conversion methods. At that video quality, the audio in-game is still high, and converting it to .bik takes much less time than a 1080p video.)

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/9cjNk9hEYmQ>" %}
Here's an example for the quality of both formats in-game.
{% endembed %}

### TL;DR: Convert from a low resolution .mp4 file.

For a guide on how you can do that, go here:

{% content-ref url="/pages/FNYcHLsL0Bi2tQXq08NG" %}
[Converting to Video](/caps-archive-space/caps-titanfall-2-mods-v1/how-to-guides/converting-to-video.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## How to Convert

{% hint style="info" %}
In this example, we'll be converting .wav files to .bik. (the process is still the same)
{% endhint %}

Install the program, then find where you installed it. (should be **Program Files (x86)/RADVideo**)

Open **radvideo64.exe** (you might want to create a shortcut if you plan on converting a lot)

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Find the file you're trying to convert, and then click **Bink it!**

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If you have multiple files numbered in the same folder, you'll be asked if you want to convert them as a sequence. Click **No.**

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A big window full of complicated stuff should pop up. Ignore all of that and click **Bink** on the right.

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Your file should then convert. If you notice that, after conversion ends, your file is still a .tmp, your file did not convert correctly for whatever reason.

Copy your finished sounds into the **`Titanfall2>r2>media`** folder.

## How to Convert Multiple Files

You can also batch process multiple files to convert at once. Simply select multiple using ctrl+click or shift+click and click **Bink it!**

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{% hint style="warning" %}
I don't recommend batch processing multiple .mp3 files, as the program will likely freeze during the process.
{% endhint %}

When prompted if you want to convert multiple files into separate .bik files, click **Yes.**

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On the right side you'll be clicking **Batch** instead of **Bink.**

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Press start and it will start converting each file one by one automatically.

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Copy your finished sounds into the **`Titanfall2>r2>media`** folder.