Best software for converting video files

[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

[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?

[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.