Creating customized DVD movies is a piece of cake with Droppix DVD Maker. The program takes care of everything so that you only have to worry about enjoying your favorite videos from the couch.

You can use any video files stored in your local drive (the program supports the most popular formats) or import videos right away from famous video websites like Youtube, Daily Motion or Google Video with just a single click. Droppix DVD Maker also includes several ready-to-use menu templates you can use to create personalized DVD menus, though the method to change them is not very well implemented (a double click on the current menu image would be much more intuitive than having to open the program's settings menu).

Another drawback to Droppix DVD Maker is the fact that you can't preview the video before converting and recording it to the actual disc, while other similar tools usually include a built-in player. At least the conversion process is easy and quite fast too.

Droppix DVD Maker lets you create customized DVD movies in a very easy way, but lacks some handy features found in other similar tools.

ImTOO AVI to DVD Converter lets you convert your video files to DVD format and burn them to a DVD disc or save them as ISO files.

The burning process in itself is quite simple, both in the procedure and also in the variety of options that the program features, which is pretty scarce. You can only convert MPEG or AVI files, and video conversion options are also a bit limited, meaning you can choose between 4:3 or 16:9, and between PAL or NTSC. Nothing else.

On the upside, the program features a large selection of menu templates for your customized menu, which can also be easily edited to add your own background music and images. Also, the program includes an embedded player to preview videos before actually converting or burning them.

With ImTOO AVI to DVD Converter you can quickly convert any MPEG or AVI video files to DVD and burn the disc right away.

ImToo DVD Audio Ripper lets you rip the audio track of your favorite DVD movies to any format in just a few clicks.

The program supports a wide range of audio formats including MP3, Ogg, WMA, AAC and ACR. Besides choosing the target audio format, you can also customize other details in the conversion profile such as the bitrate, sample rate and number of channels.

Using ImToo DVD Audio Ripper is a cinch: simply insert the disc into the DVD drive, choose the profile that best suits your needs and click on the "Rip" button to start the process. The program can also work with IFO files in your hard drive. This simplicity of use will please more novice users, but may fall short of expectations for more advanced ones.

ImToo DVD Audio Ripper is probably one of the easiest tools to rip the audio track of your DVD movies to a variety of formats.

SWF (short for Shockwave Flash) is a proprietary file format for multimedia and especially vector graphics. It is intended to be small enough for publication on the web and it is also often used for creating animated display graphics and menus for DVD movies, and television commercials. Unfortunately you can't just right-click and download this type of file. If you want to save them to your PC’s desktop or your mobile device, you need to find a way to save and convert them to a video file compatible with your favourite video playback software. Bare in mind that after the conversion process the output file's size will be much bigger, e.g. it’ll be more than 20 times bigger in a swf to mp4 conversion.

Magic swf2avi 2008 should simplify these operations, by checking the cache of your web-browser (IE, Opera or Firefox) and displaying all the swf files that your browser has saved while browsing. Sometimes website developers set meta tags which restrict SWF caching and in that case Magic swf2avi will hot help you in any way.

It’s a pity the application doesn’t provide you with an automatic tool to download SWF files, so sometimes you’ll need to use an additional program like Orbit Downloader. Magic swf2avi 2008 can convert SWF files in 38 formats, enough for nearly every device you might have, from MP3 player to mobile phones.

When the program manages to find swf files in your browser's cache, the whole process can be fairly quick. Unfortunately many videos are released in FLV format and not SWF and the program cannot convert them.

IPOD for Free Video Converter is a simple converter which allows you to watch all your favourite videos on your iPod. All configurations for the conversion can be easily accessed and adjusted and so it generally performs it's task pretty quickly and easily. Probably the major advantage of this converter over others is that it can download directly from YouTube and convert the files immediately into iPod format.

This one click downloading and conversion avoids the need for a third party program and makes watching videos on your iPod easier than ever before. Just be careful that you've configured the conversions to convert to the appropriate screen size and quality for your iPod. The final files can be rather large but it's worth it if you can watch your videos on the move.

A one stop solution for iPod addicts that want to take their videos with them.

When you want to enjoy your favorite DVD and movies on different platforms (say your PC, your mobile phone or your portable gaming device) you need a powerful tool like ImTOO MP4 Converter.

This app converts video from DVD and other popular formats to MP4, the standard video format used by a wide range of devices such as iPod Touch, iPhone, PSP, Apple TV and others. Each device includes a few variables in size and resolution so that you can choose the one that best suits your gadget. They're all saved as presets but can be also easily customized.

ImTOO MP4 Converter is very easy to use. Simply drag and drop the video files you want to convert onto the program's interface, select the format and click on the "Encode" button. There's also a built-in video player for a quick video review, though it doesn't work that well. But this is truly a minor flaw in an excellent conversion tool such as ImTOO MP4 Converter.

If you need to convert your DVD movies or any other large-sized file to a portable device-compatible format, ImTOO MP4 Converter is what you're looking for.

Movavi Video Converter (formerly known as ConvertMovie) is a powerful and easy to use, video converter and DVD ripper.

The aim of the developers has been to make it as easy as possible to convert from one popular video format to another and save videos and DVDs to as many external devices as possible including iPod, Zune, PSP, PDA and mobile phone. It can also merge multiple video files into a single movie, rip DVDs, and extract soundtracks from your video files. The first thing that strikes you, whichever of these functions you need to carry out, is the ease of use. It's very simple and straightforward to use but in the past, had frequently been subject to bugs especially when dealing with larger files. This latest version however seems to have ironed out most of those problems and you'll be able to convert, merge and rip DVD's without any major problems. The program is also beautifully presented and feels like a really professional and solid product. They've also added lots of other cool new features such as the long overdue subtitle selection options for DVD ripping, an editing tools panel for quick access to all editing features, video cropping and rotation, professional filters and effects and also the possibility to add watermarks and logos. The conversions have also been speeded-up, especially for 3GP formats.

A simple, solid and brilliantly performing video converter, merger and DVD ripper that any video fan should have in their collection.

While the iPod is best know for being the music lovers best friend, it can also be a useful tool for movie buffs.

Xilisoft DVD to iPod Converter lets you extract DVD video and audio tracks of DVDs and convert them to audio and video formats compatible with the iPod Video (MPEG-4, MP3, AAC or M4A formats). Like most Xillisoft converters, it's very easy to follow and use with a good looking interface to boot. Conversions are fast but most impressive is the quality which is as good as any iPod converter you'll find. The conversion process is very simple - you can choose to either rip and convert a whole film or sections of a film. Apart from this, there are some customisation options too such as setting a file limit for your conversions, normalizing audio or the ability to compress files that have been extracted to fit your iPod - useful for if you've filled your hard drive with too many tunes. You can also customise the audio, subtitles and part of a DVD that you want to rip. If you've got an iPhone, the program has also now been updated to allow you to put films on your hard drive too.

Flexible, simple to convert and fast, Xilisoft DVD to iPod Converter has more than enough to fulfil your conversion needs.

One of the best things about the PSP, apart from the brilliant games, is that you can watch films on it.

However, if your favourite films are on DVD, you'll need some way to convert them and the quality of the conversions can greatly affect your enjoyment of the films. Xilisoft DVD to PSP Converter is powerful and highly user friendly DVD to PSP converter which helps convert DVD to multiple formats including PSP, MP4, MPEG-4, H.264/PSP AVC Video, DVD to PSP audio format MP3 and DVD to PS3 Video MPEG-4. In addition, it supports DVD to PSP MP3, AAC, DVD to PS3 Video (480p, 720p, 1080i) MPEG-4. Although it's ideal for beginners, it will also appeal to those who want a bit more control over conversions due to a multitude of customisation options. Depending on whether you want your video to fill the whole screen, it allows you to convert DVD to PSP by customising the resolution, file size and even the part of the DVD that you want to rip. Even better, you can avoid ripping subtitle and audio tracks that you don't need by choosing to ignore them completely. The interface is simple but elegant with a preview window in the bottom left hand corner to help you review conversions or select the section of DVD that you want to rip. The conversion time may be a little longer than you're used to with such apps but the all round usability more than makes up for that.

A quick, easy and convenient burner that will impress with it's usability and range of conversion formats.

Finally you can convert your PowerPoint presentation into Flash file so to have the benefits of both formats. Microsoft's popular slideshow tool makes it quick and easy to to create attractive, animated presentations; whereas Flash offers all the benefits of a universal format which can be viewed on any computer and any browser as well as a potentially much smaller file size.

Firstly, you do need to register before you can convert any presentations, but the process will take just a minute. The program integrates perfectly with Microsoft PowerPoint. Put simply, when you have created the PPT presentation, press the 'Quick Publish' or the 'Publish' button, where you can select some options, and that's all you have to do. iSpring also includes a feature which allows you to insert Flash movies into PowerPoint presentations. It's a pity that there is not an option to set the compression rates for specific elements (certain images, sounds, etc.) - as that would make it possible to decide exactly where you want to compromise on quality.

It is also interesting that you can publish your Flash file online, allowing you to access all your presentations wherever you are. After pressing the 'Publish' button, select 'SlideBoom' as destination of your file and type the account details. You can sign up for a free account from the menu as well, and the process is fairly easy and quick.

iSpring lets you easily create your PPT presentations and convert them into a Flash file to share with your co-workers and friends. You can also publish and store them online thanks to a free hosting service.

Have you ever wanted to search for and download your favourite videos without using your browser? Free FLV Converter lets you automatically access sites such as YouTube, DailyMotion, Google and Metacafé without opening anything else.

You can search by keyword and preview each video found in the rather basic interface and also download them in FLV format. After that, you can convert the files to AVI, IPod, IPhone, 3GP or PSP format. It also works vice versa and if the files in question are already in FLV format, it can convert to DivX, Xvid, MPEG, DVD and AVI with automatic HTML embed links. This means you can paste them into your website or blog to share instantly with the world. If you don't require these functions, the program interface still provides a convenient search platform because you can browse and watch videos at the same time. With just one click, you can download the video you are previewing. For ease of use, it allows you to create a download list of videos you want to save. Once it's complete, you can just leave the program to download the videos whilst you get on with something else although unfortunately, it still doesn't support batch downloading.

A very useful application for those who are not content with only having videos on the Internet but also want them on their hard drive but don't want to visit each video content site seperately.

Lots of videos these days (e.g. those you'll find on Google Video or YouTube) are encoded in Flash Video format. The problem is that not all media players support the format, so you'll need to get yourself a third-party app to convert it for you.

Pazera Free FLV to AVI Converter is one such utility and as the name suggest it allows you to transform a Flash Video file into an AVI. The program also lets you convert your FLV video to an MPEG if you so desire.

The program's user interface isn't exactly a visual delight and despite the fact that there isn't an icon in sight, it's pretty functional and you should be able to find your way around pretty easily. All you really need to do is load the FLV file or files that you need to convert using the 'Add Files' button, then click convert. The conversion process seems to be reliable and quick (though obviously this depends on the size of the file).

There are plenty of advanced options to tinker around with if you know what you're doing. For instance, you can adjust the audio and video codecs used, set the resolution or change the bitrate (only for AVI). You can even crop the video on all sides if you want.

If you want a no-frills solution for converting FLV files, the Pazera software is an able piece of software.

The evolution of computers reveals a trend towards multimedia centres where users can listen to music, watch videos, surf the net, work and view photo albums. If you’ve gotten your hands on media files, you’ve probably been in the situation at least once where you had to convert the files to transfer them on a different device (such as a phone or an iPod) or in order to play it in another application. SUPER makes audio and video conversion a breeze thanks to a well presented interface and a slew of options.

SUPER’s single window interface is divided into audio and video and the selection of output options is done via the three drop down menus at the top. We appreciated the number of formats available. SUPER allows you to convert movies and music to play on recent devices such as Apple iPod, Sony PSP and 3gp for use on Sony Ericsson and Nokia mobile phones. The huge bit rate menu, from 64 to 9792 Kbps, means you can truly optimize and quicken the conversion process. We were disappointed however that SUPER only offered 2 video codec outputs (H263 and MPEG-4) and 3 audio codecs (AAC, AMR wideband and narrowband).

On the audio side, SUPER allows you to select your language from individual tracks, but audio is limited to one channel and one sampling frequency (8000). It seems the program is more suited to video conversion. Luckily the program includes recognized encoders such as ff mpeg or mencoder, ensuring a decent conversion process for both audio and video.

Use the buttons at the bottom of the interface to play files and check their quality after having converted them. The ’Player Options’ button gives you the chance to tweak video features such as aspect, saturation, hue, brightness and contrast. All files converted or waiting to be converted are visible in a list and you can verify the streaming link and the output status.

In SUPER, we found a very open media converter that even the klutziest of users will get to grips with. If you watch a lot of videos and movie clips and would like to be able to enjoy them anywhere and on any device, SUPER is a program you’ll need to get your hands on.

MediaCoder has set itself as a software referent for video conversions and now is offering the same functionality and capabilities for portable devices.

After releasing a PSP and iPod Touch versions, we've been presented with MediaCoder for Mobile Phone, a new MediaCoder edition that has been especially developed to convert video files to mobile formats such as MPEG-4, 3GP and AVI. While the format selection is not that wide in itself, it should be more than enough to fit most mobile phones nowadays.

The program features three possible interface configurations (Simple, Normal and Expert) from which we recommend the first one, as you don't really need to tweak all the program's settings and it's clearly the easiest to use.

Available formats and codecs can be selected via a drop-down menu: this means you can select them manually, but there are no profiles ready to be used. A standard mobile phone image lets you get an idea of how the video will look like on your device. Sadly there's only one to choose from.

MediaCoder for Mobile Phone converts your favorite videos to mobile compatible formats in an easy, fast and efficient way, so you can carry them anywhere with you.

While Apple is slowly rolling out their highly coveted iPhone across Europe, many developers have started to create software apps to be used specifically with today's most fashionable mobile phone.

MediaCoder iPhone iPod Touch Edition is one of those tools, a video converter that enables you to adapt your favorite movies, shows and video clips to the video formats used both in the iPhone and the iPod Touch. This app is in fact a simplified version of the original MediaCoder that has been adapted to these two new video platforms.

The program features a highly detailed interface that displays all the necessary information for each conversion, including an iPhone-like preview window. In fact, it's so complete that it may feel a bit overwhelming for first-time users.

The confusion still goes on – and even grows – when opening the program's exhaustive configuration menu. But once the initial shock is gone, MediaCoder iPhone iPod Touch turns out to be an excellent conversion tool that works really fast and obtains excellent results.

MediaCoder iPhone iPod Touch is pretty much everything you need to convert and transfer videos to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Just take your time to learn how to use it.

MediaCoder is one of the best video encoders/decoders in the software market, and it's now offering special versions for popular devices such as the PSP.

MediaCoder PSP Edition enables you to convert your favorite movies and shows to the video formats used in Playstation Portable, so that you can take them anywhere with you. The interface, just like the iPhone version, feels a bit overwhelming at the beginning, but the program in itself is quite easy to use. There's also an embedded PSP player that allows you to preview the video exactly as it will be viewed on your device.

On the downside, I found the program to be a bit slow at some points, for example when launching it or when opening the configuration menu. Other than that, MediaCoder PSP Edition works fine, just like its older brothers.

In spite of some minor flaws, MediaCoder PSP Edition enables you to enjoy your favorite videos on the move.

iLove is not meant to test your love skills but it is a powerful phone-compatible video converter for your favourite films and personal videos. That little 'i' at the beginning of the program's name will surely have reminded you of the hi-tech Apple phone. iPhone users in fact are probably the major target for this application. Actually, at the moment there is a great demand for applications to run on iPhone in order to use this piece of hi-tech gadgetry in many different ways.

Don't let the apparently-too-technical-interface put you off; it is actually very easy to select all the different options to tailor your final file. Just drop videos onto any place in the application to start the conversion process. The interface is basically an expanded menu that lets you decide whether to compromise on the quality, to have more films on the phone, or to set the best audio and video resolution to show off to your friends the fantastic definition of your brand new 'touch-screen'. Just for your information, the application will be useful also for Cowon and Archos devices.

The conversion process is fast and the option of having subtitles is interesting indeed. I bet you end up loving this iLove.

Quick Media Converter is a flexible and comprehensive solution for converting video and audio with an eye on simplicity, usability and speed.

In fact, it is the speed of this particularly converter that impresses above everything else. It's incredibly fast at processing and converting files although it dies seem to be hit and miss in the final result. For example, some files you may find have not converted quite like they should have or are totally unreadable. It seems that sometimes, the speed is down to the fact that it's not quite processing files in the right way. The interface is very easy to read with all the logos of the possible conversion formats across the top - including FLV, Quicktime and RealMedia. This is sufficient for most users although if you need control over the specifics of the output file there are more options in the Expert Mode tab. From here, you can specify everything from resolution ratios to audio compression and codecs. The problems here arise however if you don't have the right codecs installed. If you try to convert to Xvid or vice versa without the right codecs, then the conversion will either refuse to run. Everything is easy enough to configure via drop down menus and tabs.

A powerful and speedy converter that works across multiple formats although don't be surprised if some of your conversions result in blank videos or unplayable files.

Are you tired of typing all your e-mails or are you just a slow typer and don't have time to reply to everyone?

Then why not speak your responses? Free TalkMail enables users to long, high quality voice emails for free to any email address around the world. The e-mails can then be played back on any PC, Mp3 player and replies can be made for free. It's an ideal tool for mobile professionals who are not in the office regularly and have to shoot off a few e-mails on the move, to college students who just want to have a bit of fun online. The big drawback with this program is that the files are often very large - I don't understand why the developers couldn't have given the files a higher compression ratio or included a small compression utility. The other downside is the interface which looks very archaic. It looks like something out of Windows DOS and there's certainly no scope for changing the skins. Then again, this is not the kind of program you use just to look at - it's designed especially to do one particular function which it does well - the sound quality is good and it's very easy to use.

A useful little utility but it's a mystery why the files are very large and there's no way to change the rather ugly interface.

Aimersoft Video to Audio Converter is a professional video to audio converter designed for users who want to extract and convert video to MP3 format for their digital audio players such as iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod, Zune, MP3 Player and so on.

Aimersoft Video to Audio Converter can convert Video to MP3, MP4 to MP3, AVI to MP3, WMV to MP3 and so on. It supports all popular video and audio format including AVI, Divx, XviD, WMV, MPEG, MPG, MOV, DAT, RM, RMVB, 3GP and ASF.

With Aimersoft Video to Audio Converter, you can rip the audio embedded in all kinds of videos including movies, music videos, Youtube Videos. This program also lets you adjust audio volume, set audio bit rate, frequency and select audio encoder to get he best video quality. Aimersoft Video to Audio Converter is very easy to use, you can finish conversion wiht just a few clicks of your mouse