Best software for converting video files

[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.