Best software for converting video files

[txlonghorn]

What is the best and easiest software to use to convert video files. For example, i want to convert a .mp4 file to an avi/mpg. Any suggestions guys?

[Charles Lindbergh]

What is the best and easiest software to use to convert video files. For example, i want to convert a .mp4 file to an avi/mpg. Any suggestions guys?

Hi txtlonghorn !

I'm using this one and I'm pretty happy with it. You an try.


ImTOO 3GP Video Converter is extremely easy to use 3G2 converter, 3GP converter software which makes processes of 3GP converting a breeze by automating all tasks with the best video quality.
http://www.imtoo.com/images/download_over.gif (http://download.imtoo.com/3gp-video-converter.exe)

Also take a look @ :

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=opera&rls=en&hs=NBL&q=video+converter&btnG=Search


Regards !!!

[txlonghorn]

Thank you so much.

[haitham334]

mcfunsoft video convert master .. try this one

[Not Complete]

convert master
Switch_Plus__Audio_File_Converter

[RoSsoNeRI]

Try "Total Video Converter"

[paultraxx]

My soft is 3GP Video Converter.Fast and speed to use for me :)

[AuReDo]

Xilosoft pack is pretty good two

[vlada]

yes the xilisoft is good
:)

[Appzalien]

Most MP4 files are created to be watched on hand held video players. Ther resolution is small and the bitrate as well. Its not a good choice for downloading and then converting back to a larger avi file. You should have searched for one that was already in divx or xvid format, you will loose alot of quality converting that type of file back to full size avi. Besides mp4 sucks in my opinion.

I know, its was the only one you could find, but there is alot of crap out there, put together by nerds who think they're so clever by using obscure formats and audio types. Download an MKV file some time and see what you can do with that. Its the same thing, if you want an anime with english dubbed audio you almost have to download a dual audio MKV file but boy what a headache to get it to a more standard avi file.

For every silly format they come up with you have to have a new converter to get it back to the basic avi. The best thing to do is to try and find one already in a normal format and avoid all the other crap. The worst you might have to worry about then is does it have the highly compatible cbr audio or the usually incompatible and bothersome vbr.

There's no guarantee but the free open source "AlltoAvi" will convert most stuff with the least amount of input by you. It has the most trouble with the nerds newest video toy H264. A totally obscure file format that they think is the new thing but only because it a pain the A to do anything with. You see, the nerds love that kind of thing, it means exclusivity to them, cause they're the only ones willing to go thru the 9 steps to convert it back and they chat with one another on the best ways to do it.

[grimms]

WinAviConverter is an excellent program as well.

[neriasis]

Thank you very much

[BillStruth]

ConvertXtoDVD for me.

simple to use and very effective, it is the best i have used.

[Adama]

convert master

[DyNast]

For your needs, I would advise you to try Alive Video Converter (http://www.alivemedia.net/)



All-in-one video tool:
PSP Video Converter
Convert video to PSP for playing on Sony PSP.
iPod Video Converter
Convert video to iPod for enjoying your video on Apple iPod.
3GP Converter
Convert video to mobile 3GP and 3G2.
Zune Video Converter
Convert video to Zune which can be played on Microsoft Zune Player.
MP4 Converter
Convert video to MP4 format.
AVI/MPEG Converter
Convert various video to AVI, MPEG format, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VCD/SVCD/DVD format.
MOV Converter
This is a mov converter as well. It can convert your mov to DivX, XviD, AVI, MPEG, WMV format, or extract the audio from mov, and save as MP3 format.
WMV Converter (http://www.alivemedia.net/wmv-converter.htm)
Convert WMV to other formats, such as MPEG, AVI, DivX, XviD, etc. You can also convert various video to WMV video format, or convert your wmv to MP3 format, which can be played on your MP3 player.
Video to MP3 Converter
Convert DivX, XviD, WMV, ASF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MOV, MOD, RM, RMVB, or AVI to MP3 audio format directly.
DivX/XviD Converter
Convert your video to DivX, XviD format. Alive Video Converter can convert xvid (http://www.alivemedia.net/convert-xvid.htm) to wmv, mpeg or other video formats.
FLV Converter, Flash Converter
Convert .flv to avi, mpeg, mp4, wmv, divx, xvid, 3gp, ipod, psp, or other formats.

Key Features:
Convert video to iPod video, PSP video, Zune, 3GP and 3G2 for sharing your video on partable devices.
Convert video to VCD/DVD/SVCD compatible mpeg file;
Convert to AVI, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV, ASF, MOV, VOB, MP4 files;
Extract audio tracks from video to MP3, AAC, AC3, M4A files;
Support all popular video formats;
Support H.264 MPEG-4 AVC video format for PSP;
Support DivX, XviD avi format;
Support MPEG1, MPEG2, MS MPEG4 video format;
Converting in batches with Alive Video Converter;
Support command line;
It is very simple and easy to use. Just right click on files in the Windows Explorer, select "Convert to AVI"(or MPEG, WMV, MP4, MP3, etc) and convert them using your predefined settings;
Schedule converting supported by Alive Video Converter;
Support drag-drop to load video files;
High converting speed, wonderful output quality.

New features of Alive Video Converter v 3.1:
Add supporting MP4 format.
Add supporting 3GP, 3G2 mobile format.
Add supporting PSP video format.
Add supporting iPod video format.
Add supporting Zune video format.
Add supporting H.264/PSP AVC and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format.
Support AC3, AAC and M4A MPEG-4 audio format.
Let you convert video to MOV, VOB, ASF format.
Improve encoding/decoding engine, and provide extreme converting speed.
Windows Vista supported.Software Requirement:
Software: Alive Video Converter runs on PC (Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista) to convert most popular video files including xvid, divx, avi, mpeg, mov, wmv, adf, vob, mp4, 3gp, 3g2.
Hardware: 64M RAM or more, 366 MHz or higher Intel or AMD CPU,

[ritchy]

Hi txtlonghorn !

I'm using this one and I'm pretty happy with it. You an try.


ImTOO 3GP Video Converter is extremely easy to use 3G2 converter, 3GP converter software which makes processes of 3GP converting a breeze by automating all tasks with the best video quality.
http://www.imtoo.com/images/download_over.gif (http://download.imtoo.com/3gp-video-converter.exe)

Also take a look @ :

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=opera&rls=en&hs=NBL&q=video+converter&btnG=Search


Regards !!!

it's very nice prog. thanks :yup::yup::yup:

[IceTee]

ConvertXtoDVD for me.

simple to use and very effective, it is the best i have used.

Don't know about the best I ever used part, but it sure is simple and effective.

[the mighty]

I thought H264 was for HD stuff? Everything I download is in .mkv, but it's a pain that my Xbox 360 doesn't support it. I tried to convert to mp4, but the quality sucks.

[TaNaNa]

I use converter TuneCab (http://www.tunecab.com) to convert audio and video

[beeeee]

download all in one video converter here

http://rapidshare.com/files/72437309/All_In_One_Video_Converter.rar

about 10 programs or 12 as i remeber for converting videos

and all with crack and serials :)

[sanjana]

I prefer using the Super software. I think it is freeware and also the most supporting software.

[dedro]

i like to use convertx dvd. kinda hoggish on pc but always good quality

[Lickmytaint]

Own**ster.com just fucked your mom, no kidding, go ask the bitch

[JJay]

Hi there, :happy:
If you download video to convert it, try Convert-tune.
Convert-tune (http://convert-tune.com/index.html)
It works good for me. I download video from different websites and Convert-tune works very well.
It converts video to WMV and AVI, and other formats. And it converts audio also to
WMA, WAV, MP3, etc. There is an option I like, 'surf and catch video'.

[anon]

Hi there, :happy:
If you download video to convert it, try Convert-tune.

viDrop can do that too, although I'm not up-to-date with its newer versions, and considering YouTube introduced a bunch of changes recently... there are countless means to download videos from there anyway.


Thank you very much

No problem. :unsure:

[zomerozs]

winaviconverter is an excellent program as well.

+1

[mosh]

i use winavi
http://www.winavi.com/en/index.htm
nice and easy

[union]

I'm using Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate and I'm pretty happy with it. Very simple, functional and fast. I recommend(:

[softexupload]

ImTOO 3GP Video Converter 3

[rsomer]

I use "Any video converter". It's very user friendly

[tevion]

Winavi converted

[unclemilty74]

I know, its was the only one you could find, but there is alot of crap out there, put together by nerds who think they're so clever by using obscure formats and audio types. Download an MKV file some time and see what you can do with that. Its the same thing, if you want an anime with english dubbed audio you almost have to download a dual audio MKV file but boy what a headache to get it to a more standard avi file.

For every silly format they come up with you have to have a new converter to get it back to the basic avi. The best thing to do is to try and find one already in a normal format and avoid all the other crap. The worst you might have to worry about then is does it have the highly compatible cbr audio or the usually incompatible and bothersome vbr.

I don't understand what you are saying here Appzalien. In my experience nearly all mkv files I have downloaded are in the x264 format, but you praise the mkv file (seemingly) while denouncing the x264 format. I do understand that mkv is a container format and you can have nearly any codec file for video, but in practicality they have been x264. I love this format because I have a blu-ray player and can manipulate this any way I want with either convertxtodvd (to make playable on regular dvd player) or with multiAVCD (to make playable on blu-ray, even better with SD-cards so don't have to waste blank media to watch a movie once).

However, one of the other poster's problems has been mine - converting back and forth between the blu-ray (playstation) and wma (xbox 360). I always download the mkv file if I have a choice, but I do have one that I would love to convert from wma to x264 but so far everything I have tried either doesn't work or the audio sync is awful. I have even tried Xilisoft but this always causes some kind of error and shuts down. Maybe the newest version works, but I don't know. Has anyone had experience in converting these hi-def formats while keeping the quality?

[miko_korima]

I'm not sure but there not extist A program for converting all and saying thats the best. That's depend which files you want to convert and to witch format.

[Vulcan]

Handbrake is what I use. It's pretty easy to use and does a good job, and it's FREE.

[soks]

Try Xilisoft HD Video Converter. It's simple and useful

[Whiteline]

I am using Xilisoft Video Converter

[musicaldj]

I'm using Alive video converter, I don't try other. .So it's best for me

[streetrider]

Try WinAvi converter. You could also use Total Video Converter.

[-neo-]

Xilisoft Video converter Ultimate 6 is best and easy to use!!!

[whatsalah]

eRightSoft SUPER is simply... super.

For audio files, you only need foobar2000: the conversion process is very easy.

[vthl]

i think nothing beats the avs convertor

[honeya]

total video converter

[Expeto]

imho; ffmpeg gets the job done pretty neatly

[Stinson]

AVS converter is what i use

[uptl]

total video converter for all formats

[bigdogg2020]

what about trying any dvd converter...i have had good luck with it.

[moussafir92]

I think any video converter is a good video converter ,
I didn't try anyone else, so I cannot say that it's the best

[ELearner]

Total video.

[King_OF_Kings]

mcfunsoft video convert master is the best

[buidanhthuy]

Xilisoft Video Converter :D

[axa]

3GP Video Converter

[benzinladen]

Winavi converted

[Texas]

total video converter
I use this one, converts pretty muck everything :)

[Tool]

I like Total Video Converter.
Winavi Video Converter is good too.

[Valkyr]

divxtodvd
I use this to convert divx movies, I liked it so far had no trouble with it.

http://www.008soft.com/products/open_video_converter.htm

but this may be good for you ..:

[kindret]

maybe not the best but use Movavi

[union]

i'm using simple and useful Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate :)

[bijoy]

i'm using simple and useful Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate :)

yaah, this is a good one avilable in the market.. :-P

[Anshumanm]

I have used my video converter with no issues for many years.

[kartal2000]

Total Video Converter the best converter..:)

[GermanGuy]

To Convert mkv to DVD for my Uncle who got no HDTV and no media player i use ConvertxToDVD. If i wanna convert any other Stuff to any other format, i use the Software called "Super" can do everything from Video to Audio with much formats.

[dagaul101]

TMPGEnc is great for converting, might take a lot longer than others but the quality is top notch

[thetrader]

TMPGEnc is great for converting, might take a lot longer than others but the quality is top notch

I agree with you.
The best i have tried so far !!!

[Shinzen]

More info on TMPGEnc plz ?

[anon]

More info on TMPGEnc plz ?

TMPGEnc - About (http://tinyurl.com/26bp5gk)

:P

[Shinzen]

hehe i did that already but i cant find the converter they are talkin about

[jamesonnet]

Hi, the best converter for me is the Cyberlink Power Director 8. You can choose the type of file you want and any quality you want.

[Fan1]

XviD4PSP the best converter..

[killuminati96]

VirtualDub is prob the best because it can do so much more with all it's features.....but it's harder to use

i like Total Video Converter

[anon]

I can recommend viDrop and SUPER. The former uses mencoder, so it's not as invasive as the latter (and even uses an INI file to store settings, so it's inherently portable), although it may be slightly harder to use for a beginner.

[digmen1]

Wow, there are just so many1

[Darth Sushi]

Super - and it's free!

[ieseanul]

I use WinAvi Video Convertor.

[badboyhit]

try fromat factory its for free and so easy in the work

[dolphinsdurban]

Best video editing software that i used was corel video studio which is best and high graphics is avaliable

[dorukhan]

Any Video Converter

[abtx]

Some pro one use megui. But it is complex. Sometime I use TMPGENC to convert video file. And I think this is the best way to convert video file.

[JBEN]

Convert X to DVD is super.

[indost]

Have mostly used ConvertxtoDVD for converting to dvd compatible videos.

[NLseeder23]

Its usually not good form to transcode but Handbrake is a decent option. I'd recommend encoding from the source to what you want the file to be.

[Shalabi]

Handbrake is the best.

[carp]

VSO Video Converter is very good and easy to use

[ryu4000]

convertxtodvd

[sirredz]

I am pretty fond of DVDFab. It converts in a few easy clicks and allows you to specify your output target to many popular file formats. Best use for me is to take DVD9 down to DVD 5 when I require it.

[Marzz]

I have used Pavetube software for about 4 years and have found the results are very good, and its pretty fast too.
Rip and convert a 2 hour blu-ray movie to Apple tv3 (1080p) in about 25 mins. Lifetime upgrades too.

DvdFab is pretty good, especially for Blu-Ray 3d. But its quite expensive.

[simpson3301]

ConvertxtoDVD. Super simple and fast Worth the $30 however you can get a clean version on torrents.

[zealot]

Try HandBrake, its free and runs on all platforms

see http://handbrake.fr/

[a279072]

Hi,

you can use Freemake Video Converter http://www.freemake.com/

[tyson25]

use avstodvd ,it's free and does a good job ,easy to use

[korbiekwan]

I've used ConvertXtoDVD for many years...but I think I'll give HandBrake a try! Thanks Guys!

[srender517]

I also use HandBrake for all my video converting needs. Works great...

[atilla59]

personally, i use xilisoft video converter. it has gpu acceleration.

[matrixsc]

If you want to make mkv then i use MakeMKV seems to do the job well.

[Nrm]

What about Mac-Osx? anyone can tell me this, please!

[skippy9965]

google handbrake theres a mac-osx version, just click the other versions

[thwartme]

I've recently started using "Smart Converter Pro". There's a free version that lets you convert one file at a time, or there's an inexpensive "Pro" version ($10.00 on Windows, $15.00 on MAC) that let's you do batch converting.

The thing I really like about it is that instead of saying "which codec do you want to use" it says "where are you playing this file", and gives you a list of common devices... iPad, PS3, Apply TV, Android Tablet, etc etc... and then it chooses the proper format for you.

I use a PS3, and it converts mkv files to PS3-compatible .avi or .mp4 really fast, with (to my eyes) little or no loss of quality. x264 mkv converts to x264 MP4 in literally seconds.

thwartme

[nob0xerson]

I use xilisoft since it seems to support every format and it makes use of my rig.

[implius]

I use xilisoft too, and support every format

[Migz]

I've used ConvertXtoDVD for many years...but I think I'll give HandBrake a try! Thanks Guys!Ive also used convertx with no problems but will try some of the other suggestions here! ;)

[Wolffe]

I use DVDFab for ripping Blurays (mainly because it supports 3D), I still use DVDShrink with AnyDVD for DVDs (simple and fast), Handbrake does a good job converting everything else, and MakeMKV is really handy tool. MetaFox was a good little tool for cleaning up MKV files that would make Windows barf... not sure if MakeMKV would have done the same job though.

[lynxx]

If you happen to run linux, Try Handbrake or Transmageddon.
Transmageddon can convert any format into any format as long as gstreamer has a codec for it.

[CTUagent]

avisynth and Xvid4PSP

[Quaternion]

I also use HandBrake for all my video converting needs. Works great...

Thanks for the tip. Great software.

[parura]

Freemake Video Converter - simple and works

[forester46]

Handbrake gets another thumbs up from me, as does Xvid4PSP

[slawko]

I have used ConvertXtoDVD for some time and found it very easy to use and without steep learning curve. Default settings will handle most everything needed for everyday use.

[praetor10]

I like AVS Video Converter
For a quick container change from flv to mkv where there is 264 video, nothing beats the mkvmerge gui in mkvtoolnix.
Handbrake is also great for video manipulation.

[praveenrajan]

onlinecovert dot com is the best for all conversions , you can convert from mp4 to mp3 , pdf to word, word to img, img to pdf everything is possible with thatat software.

[iptv]

AVI, MOV, MPEG, FLV, MKV, MP4 - videos

Any Video Converter Free 3.3.2
Free Studio 5.3.3
Format Factory 2.80
Freemake Video Converter 3.0.1
Handbrake 0.9.5
Internet Video Converter HD

[CooLMinE]

Another vote for Handbrake. It is a bit fiddly to start with, but you can always save the settings after you find what is working best for your videos.

[randombloke]

Handbrake all the way. Maybe dvd shrink 32 too for converting your dvd's to remove the protection off them first.

[praveenrajan]

onlineconvert is the best tool...

[erookie]

Handbrake
MediaCoder
Avi2Dvd
Any Video Converter etc.

[IWH2010]

Handbrake is what im using, or Sony Vegas if want something more fancy.

[psob2]

as far as freeware, Freemake 4.1.5 works ok. handles files Any Video Converter can't

[coldtart]

I'm using Xilisoft. I was having problems looking for a converter that can adjust the position of the subtitle and change the aspect ratio but Xilisoft solved my problems. Recommended!

[Bertik]

For video file conversion, I like mediacoder. Mediacoder is free and converts things pretty well.
It does not convert the newer 4K videos. It will convert MP4, MKV, WMV, and MOV. Whenever
it does *NOT* convert cleanly, the source video is usually bad.

I usually correct source videos (MP4 or WMV formats) using Cut_Assistant. Cut_Assistant seems
to create good MP4, WMV, or ASF files. And there's always something I don't want to see in the
video anyway. A cut video source is a smaller video. Smaller videos convert faster.

[userb]

use handbrake. all you need.

[abijohn]

MPEG Streamclip is a powerful video player, editor, and conversion tool for Mac and Windows.

[Gribley]

I`ll go with Xiisoft.... only because we all know you can get a free key if you look around. Uses all cores and is well worth the money you probably didn`t spend on it :)

If home video stuff then stick with avisynth and virtualdub with deshaker plugin (many more really cool plugins available) is my personal favorite (and really proper free as well). If you are having some really bad home video re-encode moments then some of these plugins will blow you away!

Links (all proper public stuff)

http://www.virtualdub.org/
http://www.guthspot.se/video/deshaker.htm

(you don`t really need this unless you have some weird source files)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avisynth2/


Again all free stuff and total legit so I think the links will last here :)

[nidhish01]

Xilisoft hd video converter is a good option for you.

[Thoughtgrid]

Media coder,free make video converter these are some of the best video converter software for converting the video files.

[Biztechcs]

Pazera Software is the best and easiest software to convert video files.

[ademar]

List of best software for video converter are:
Wondershare Video Converter Free
Handbrake
Freemake Video Converter
MediaCoder
Free Online Video Converter.

[Martinsmith]

"Videoconverterfactory" and "Total video converter" are the best softwares for converting video files..

[expertchinmay]

Try to Format Factory

[shruti001]

You Can try Total Video Convertor.

[L3tti]

FFmpeg is my all time fav. All mentioned above are good options too.

[ryanalex]

Free Make Video Converter.
Any Video converter
Free HD Video Converter Factory
Handbrake
MediaCoder

[Piya2893]

MPEG Streamclip (Windows/OS X)
Format Factory (Windows)
Handbrake (Windows/OS X/Linux)
Freemake Video Converter (Windows)
SUPER (Windows)

[RiverRapids]

VSO ConvertXToVideo is my go to for conversion.

[Student]

I like VidCoder, it uses the Handbrake engine so to speak.
I also like VSO apps.

[Species0001]

Super or Free Studio.

[LTrain]

ConvertXtoDVD (Windows)

[cliftoncburton]

Freemake Video Converter is on the list and it is remarkable video converter software.

[Wam7]

VSO or Handbrake

[john786]

According to my opinion, Wondershare Video Converter is the best software for converting any types of videos. It can be used to convert AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, FLV, 3GP, and more.

[MacGyverSG1]

Almost all of the video converters out there now can convert just about any video container. Wondershare makes some fine apps, but you got to pay. There are a few good free ones out there. Just depends on how technical you want to get.

[sway]

WinAvi video converter for me.

[adam1978]

Avidemux is fast ,easy and free

[myassistcrm]

Thanks:)

[arena]

Handbrake is very good and free. Lots of preset profiles to choose from. https://handbrake.fr/

[johns112]

all the software are good which are available online and free on the google search engine

[perky55]

I like handbrake due to the lack of bundled crap that comers with some of the others I've tried. It doesn't support graphics card acceleration buy it's incredibly quick with the Intel CPU acceleration.

[rotansharma]

Wondershare Video Converter Free. It is recognized as the fastest video converter for Windows.

Handbrake. Handbrake is available on different platforms Windows Mac and Linux.

Format Factory.

Freemake Video Converter.

MPEG Streamclip.

AVS Media Converter.

Ffmpeg.

MediaCoder

[joneson]

Mcfunsoft video conversion guru

[anon]

Anything good for Windows that can use Intel Quick Sync Video (hardware-accelerated x264 encoding)? My processor supports that, and I tried Handbrake, but wasn't able to make it work after configuring it. Encoding would get stuck at 0% and never output anything.

I very rarely convert video nowadays, but it'd be nice to take advantage of that capability if possible. In the past, I used viDrop (a mencoder frontend) to transcode TV and movies for my portable media player, but that was nearly a decade ago. I remember the thing required AVI with XviD video at 320x240 and MP2 audio, and absolutely no other combinations would work... thankfully this isn't something most people have to worry about anymore.

[Rpminfosys]

There are many software that can be used to convert video files. But for you, I would suggest using Wondershare Free Video Converter, Format Factory, and MediaCoder. Using them aptly can help in converting your files with ease.

[suleman]

Format Factory best software to convert video files

[Aronsmith]

Format Factory is a free multifunctional converter software that's able to convert all types of video, audio and image files. Complete, powerful and free, it's a must-have conversion tool.
Conversions galore
Before transferring files onto a mobile device (like iPhone, iPad, or Android), console (PS3, Xbox 360 and PSP) or burning them onto a disc for playback on a TV or sound system, it might be necessary to convert them into formats that are compatible with the device in question.
Format Factory is a comprehensive piece of software that lets you convert almost any file format. For files featuring multiple media formats, Format Factory can handle it all, including audio, video, and images, as well as offering a multitude of choices for the output format. It also lets you adjust the encoding quality of your files between low, medium and high.
With Format Factory, you also get some bonus features, including extracting the contents of a CD or DVD onto your PC, as well as an option to merge video and audio files.
How does it work?
To convert files with Format Factory, everything happens in a column on the left-hand side of the interface. This allows you to select the destination type (audio, video, and image) and which codec you'd like to use. For video conversions, we'd recommend using the "Mobile Device" option, which guides you in choosing the format according to the device you own.
Format Factory lets you add files to batch convert for convenience. Few advanced options are available, and as a result, only minimal adjustments can be made, although this means that it's easy to use. Complete help for beginners is also available, which explains the features of the software.
Format Factory is also available in 62 languages, and you can customize its interface with 4 different skins. For those who don't want to install it on their PC, you can download the mobile version, to use with a USB key, for example.

[wilson109]

Best: AVStoDVD with HCEnc.
Easiest: Freemake Video Converter.

[brobee]

I like Acrok Video Converter Ultimate.

[Tam]

Handbrake gets my vote.

[Joregan]

I would have to agree Handbrake has worked great for me also.

[anon]

viDrop and Handbrake, though I can't get the latter to use my processor's hardware-accelerated encoding for some reason :ermm:

[spaceinator]

I'm a big fan of AVIDemux (http://avidemux.sourceforge.net/). It is open source. It is light in features though and I only use it to convert 1 format to another.

[pebbles1]

If you pay (or use dodgy adware utils) you are doing it wrong. Years ago french uni students wanted free 'cable' and designed computer software systems that went on to become ffmpeg and VLC- the defacto open source video methods that do everything. X264 and X265- entirely free and open source- became the best encoders on the planet for MP4 ASP and HEVC. It's all free guys- the best vid stuff in the world is all free.

The codecs and libraries don't do the GUI stuff- which is where for the naive it becomes a minefield. Paid or free, the devs are using the same free codebases- and the paid solutions are usually techniaclly ILLEGAL (breaking the open source license which, yes does have full legal validity). Worse, the paid solutions are usually horribly coded and limited. They sell to fools on supposed 'simplicity'.

Smart people get that video/sound work has a bit of a learning curve- but the advantage of climbing this curve is that you will handle sound and video much better, for free, with better tools.

VLC player itself can encode , but the interface is the pits. Handbrake is a good start (remember, handbreak is just a shell around the same code used by VLC player and all the other open source and paid solutions).

Sadly the open source video editors are mostly very limited or crap. If you are doing complex editing work, a paid tool is probably needed. But encoding, re-encoding or simple editing, and free will be fine.

You wanna go to a resource site like doom9 for advice and a list of good tools. No proper free tool has ads. No simply encoder/convertor should cost even one penny. But forums like this one will contain many posts that are really ads for solutions I would never use.

Remember, it is the lazy that gets conned the most. Everything worth doing is worth investing a little time for learning and research. Google and find one of the many resource/advice sites. Do not trust sites that push single solutions- not until doing further research.

PS I know this is sound not vid, but a proggy called fre:ac should be on everyone's list since it not only does all music/sound ripping/conversion, but the dev has coded multi-core versions of the main codecs that can give insane boosts to re-encode speeds on new multi-core AMd/Intel CPUs. Got a new Ryzen CPU- try fre:ac (which is a true free project) to watch your cores get a real work-out. Tho the same 3000 series Ryzen parts are vid encoding monsters thanks to their AVX enhancements over my gen one Zen.

[carlysills]

xilisoft

[srender517]

Handbrake is the only program I use

[bldg1581]

Xvid4PSP5 (The old good free Xvid4PSP5) or Handbrake. Both have worked well for me.

[Tam]

Handbrake gets my vote

[chenigula]

Handbrake +1

[hasham11]

Freemake Video Converter

[jSchmiez]

I used to use a program called Super video converter. worked well and is free.

[aboo4u]

AutoGordianKnot

[omshivam]

Movavi video converter is an awesome video converter. In fact there is also an option to join videos! One can also convert audio files. A must have, versatile software.

[juansan]

I use VLC media player to convert video format. You have to open the video with VLC and click media -> convert / save. Then choose the format you want and save video.

[ncfbraiders]

thank you all so much!!

[vince69]

Handbrake

[IndexRated]

AVC Any Video Converter is the one I've always gone back to using, just simple to use really.

[jbond8]

Handbrake...easy and free...I even taught my staff how to use it

[akpends]

If the CLI doesn't scare you, there's very little that ffmpeg can't do. Most other soft are basically GUI over ffmpeg anyway.

And yes, long command incantations doesn't qualify as "easy to use".

[Gribley]

Xilsoft Video Converter Ultimate (nice batch processing and includes AMD/NV acceleration) - also keygens are easily found

[anon]

Most other soft are basically GUI over ffmpeg anyway.

Or mencoder :turned:

[alfred753]

Just try Total video converter.

[thingstricks]

I normally use some websites which help to convert files but they can't for a large file. Looking for a solution to this.

[anon]

Convert them locally using any of the multiple programs mentioned in this thread? :P

[nmnwz]

Freemake Video Converter, It is quite good and easy to use. Much better and user friendly.

[merkin]

ffmpeg

[mixenzb]

I'm a linux user and find avidemux does the job for me. It is also available for Windows, mac and bsd.

[wahkim]

Freemake video converter. It is easy and fast to use.

[JeanMilburn]

Wondershare UniConverter.
DivX Converter.
Freemake Video Converter

[deesgp]

I use WinAvi

[Ulysses]

iVI Pro for Mac to convert video files to view with Apple TV. Small fee on the Apple App store well worth the price.

[TheBoz]

I've been using Convert X to DVD for a very long time, it just works.

[tribe-d]

there are many videos converting software for a different perspective which type of video you are converting

[BigBirdFinger]

Any Video Converter from Anvsoft. I also use MakeMKV to convert to .mkv files.

[Zupper]

I use VideoProc, it is really fast at encoding.

[Zupper]

Best free video converter has to be Handbrake. Paid for and much faster than Handbrake is VideoProc.

[anon]

Paid for and much faster than Handbrake is VideoProc.

Thanks, will check that out. I was never able to get hardware acceleration working on Handbrake.

Edit: unfortunately it couldn't detect any hardware acceleration capabilities, even though Intel's ARK says my processor supports Quick Sync Video. Oh well.

[filip3ff]

+1 for Freemake video converter

[jessica28]

I am using Clipchamp, Its good one with unique features. Here are some more amazing you can try any from these.
VLC.
Shotcut.
QuickTime.
VEED.IO.
VideoSmaller.

[anon]

I still have viDrop installed, but don't use it anymore. Oh, and SUPER was my first choice when this thread was created... :unsure:

[jessica28]

I am using Xilosoft pack. Try it. Its easy to use and best for everyone.

[chinwagger]

I'm on Linux and find ffmpeg the best and the easiest one. There's a version for Windows as well.
In your particular example this would look something like

ffmpeg -i in.mp4 -vcodec mpeg4 out.avi

Better quality might be achieved with

ffmpeg -i inputFile.mp4 -q:v 6 outputFile.avi

It is also quite easy to automate the process with full control on quality, codecs, etc. once you get used to it with time.

[KillerMoth]

I use HandBrake, which is open source and works pretty good.

[beneric]

I use MEGUI

[NZBmee1]

I think handbrake can do that.