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'''Video converters''' are programs for converting files between different formats. Below is a comparison for four freeware video converters in the field of supported input files, supported output files, features, user interface, ready-made presets, technical help/support, tutorials and supported configurations. All programs are referring to their respective pages, other references are given. |
'''Video converters''' are programs for converting files between different formats. Below is a comparison for four freeware video converters in the field of supported input files, supported output files, features, user interface, ready-made presets, technical help/support, tutorials and supported configurations. All programs are referring to their respective pages, other references are given. |
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Other freeware softwares are also available eg. '''iWisoft free video converter''' (http://www.iwisoft.com/videoconverter/) or the online '''zamzar''' (http://www.zamzar.com/), which may fare better in some aspects than these four mentioned below. For more information on free video converters and an open comparison, pl lookup relevant section at www.techsupportalert.com (http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-audio-video-format-conversion-program.htm). <ref> http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-audio-video-format-conversion-program.htm </ref> |
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Video converters are programs for converting files between different formats. Below is a comparison for four freeware video converters in the field of supported input files, supported output files, features, user interface, ready-made presets, technical help/support, tutorials and supported configurations. All programs are referring to their respective pages, other references are given.
Other freeware softwares are also available eg. iWisoft free video converter (http://www.iwisoft.com/videoconverter/) or the online zamzar (http://www.zamzar.com/), which may fare better in some aspects than these four mentioned below. For more information on free video converters and an open comparison, pl lookup relevant section at www.techsupportalert.com (http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-audio-video-format-conversion-program.htm). [1]
Supported container format
Input
| Video converter | WMV | AVI | MPEG | QuickTime | DVD video | SVCD/VCD | MTS, M2TS | MP4 | FLV | 3GP | TS | TOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HandBrake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Freemake Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUPER[2] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Format Factory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Output
| Video converter | WMV | AVI | MPEG | MP4 | QuickTime | DVD Video | FLV | SWF | 3GP | Matroska | Blu-ray | MP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| HandBrake | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Freemake Video Converter[3] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUPER | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Format Factory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Features
| Video converter | Batch convert | Join files | Converts audio files | Converts photos | Extract audio | Preview | Include effects | Editing tools | DVD burning | Blu-ray burning | Menu templates | Splitting into chapters | Converts online videos | Subtitles support | Upload to YouTube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| HandBrake | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Freemake Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUPER | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Format Factory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Ready-made presets
| Video converter | Apple-TV | iPad | iPhone | iPod | Android | PSP | PS3 | Xbox | HTC | Nokia mobile phones | BlackBerry | Zune | Nintendo DS | Samsung mobile phones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HandBrake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Freemake Video Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes[4] |
| SUPER | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Format Factory[5] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Technical help/support
| Video converter | By telephone | By email | By live chat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Video Converter | No | Yes | No |
| HandBrake[6] | No | Yes | No |
| Freemake Video Converter | No | Yes | No |
| SUPER | No | No | No |
| Format Factory | No | Yes | No |
Supported operating systems
| Video converter | Windows | Mac OS X | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Video Converter | Yes | Yes | No |
| HandBrake | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Freemake Video Converter | Yes | No | No |
| SUPER | Yes | No | No |
| Format Factory | Yes | No | No |
References
- ^ http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-audio-video-format-conversion-program.htm
- ^ "Super 2011: Update des beliebten Gratis-Converters". Chip (in German). 30 January 2011.
- ^ Ilascu, Ionut (27 February 2011). "CUDA and Blu-ray Support in Free Video Converter". Softpedia.
- ^ "Freemake Video Converter Version History". 29 November 2011.
- ^ Mathews, Lee (5 July 2008). "FormatFactory Kicks Media Conversion Ass and Takes Names". Downloadsquad.
- ^ "HandBrake". Chip (in German).