<p>I think I've found the solution. In <code>HandBrake</code>, set <code>Anamorphic</code> to <code>None</code>, tick <code>Allow Upscaling</code>, and change <code>Scaled Size</code>. Unticking <code>Automatic</code> may also be needed. If so, playing with the first value in <code>Display Size</code> and second value in <code>Scaled Size</code> may be required.</p>
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<p>Given a video with anamorphic pixel aspect ratio (see the screenshot from <code>HandBrake</code>).</p>
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<p>What I need is to stretch the images stored in the video stream (in other words, to convert the video to <code>1:1</code> pixel aspect ratio). So, the converted video should have the following parameters:</p>
<pre><code>- Storage Size: 758x540
- Display Size: 758x540
- Pixel Aspect: 1:1
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<p>The only way that currently I can think up is to export the images, scale them by means of a bash utility like <code>convert</code>, and assemble them back into a video.</p>
<p>Are there any simpler ways to do that?</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> I'm currently using <code>HandBrake</code>, <code>MKVToolNix GUI</code>, and <code>Kdenlive</code> on <code>Ubuntu</code> OS. Any other software recommendations are welcome.</p>

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# Convert Anamorphic Pixels to Square Ones and Preserve Displayed Image Size

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-12-23)

Given a video with anamorphic pixel aspect ratio (see the screenshot from HandBrake).

What I need is to stretch the images stored in the video stream (in other words, to convert the video to 1:1 pixel aspect ratio). So, the converted video should have the following parameters:
- Storage Size: 758x540
- Display Size: 758x540
- Pixel Aspect: 1:1

The only way that currently I can think up is to export the images, scale them by means of a bash utility like convert, and assemble them back into a video.
Are there any simpler ways to do that?
Notes: I'm currently using HandBrake, MKVToolNix GUI, and Kdenlive on Ubuntu OS. Any other software recommendations are welcome.

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### Answer by username_0 on 2023-12-23. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

I think I've found the solution. In `HandBrake`, set `Anamorphic` to `None`, tick `Allow Upscaling`, and change `Scaled Size`. Unticking `Automatic` may also be needed. If so, playing with the first value in `Display Size` and second value in `Scaled Size` may be required.

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