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Total Video Converter3.71
Video converter for just about anything!
- PROS: Supports lots of formats/devices, Lots of additional video tools
- CONS: Low quality, Crashes frequently, Unattractive
- PROS: Lightweight and fairly simple, Handles several different formats
- CONS: May drop frames in certain formats, Interface is very dated
- PROS: Has most codecs you might need
- CONS: Not at all user friendly
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Microsoft Expression Encoder4.0.3210
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Record webcam video and edit it
- PROS: Intutive interface, Edit webcam footage instantly, Plenty of codification options
- CONS: Not many output formats, Few effects
![VirtualDub]()
- PROS: Free to download, Streamlined user interface
- CONS: Not for extensive processing, Limited functionality
![AVI ReComp]()
- PROS: Simple, easy to use user interface, Supports AVI files with a wide range of audio formats, including support for various subtitle file types as well, Included cropping tool allows you to crop out black borders in existing footage, or add your own and overlay your own subtitles before burning to DVD, Batch encoding enables you to recompress multiple files easily.
- CONS: Project appears abandoned with newest version being released March 2014, Only available for Windows but most recent version officially supported is Vista, Some advanced options confusing with little help available, Only supports Xvid codec for recompression
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Power Screen Recorder 1.1_
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
record your screen desktop into avi flv movie
![AnyMP4 4K Converter]()
AnyMP4 4K Converter 6.0.52
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Convert 4K video to 1080p, MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV and convert any video to 4K UHD video with HEVC/H.265 and VP9 encoding.
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XMedia Recode3.1.4.9
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Multiformat video converter focusing on mobile devices
- PROS: Support for many formats, Special profiles for mobile devices, Many configuration options
- CONS: Conversions take a while, Remember to add files to the queue!
- PROS: Excellent configuration options, Generate reports, Preview window, Support for subtitles
- CONS: No offline help, Not easy for beginners
- PROS: Supports lots of formats, Quick and reliable, Handles subtitles, Advanced tools (join, fix, img, authr), Set bitrate and video parameters
- CONS: Not often updated, A little complex
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Sorenson Squeeze6.0.0
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Compress QuickTime, MPEG-4 and Flash for the web
- PROS: Wide choice of presets and filters, Integration with social networking sites, Simple compression procedure, Slick interface, Fast encoding
- CONS: Lacks proper help guide, Creating custom presets unintuitive, Poor support, Expensive to upgrade
- PROS: Light on system resources, Complete Windows interface overhaul, Includes a bunch of portable apps
- CONS: May be confusing at first, Not many customization options
![Handbrake preset for PlayStation Vita]()
Handbrake preset for PlayStation Vita
Format videos for PlayStation Vita
- PROS: Easy to use, Correct encoding options
- CONS: Handbrake not always accurate
![Clone2Go Video Converter]()
Clone2Go Video Converter1.9.7
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Flexible and simple video file converter
- PROS: Simple interface, Most formats supported, Good quality encoding
- CONS: Too basic for very advanced users
![Episode Encoder]()
Episode EncoderEpisode 6.5
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Mac
Professional video compression and encoding app
- PROS: Clear easy to use interface, Supports almost any format, Extremely fast encoding
- CONS: Limited trial encoding time not enough, Expensive to upgrade
- PROS: Enables fast scrubbing of videos, Quick frame skipping, No need for re-encoding
- CONS: Basic editing functions, Ugly user interface
- PROS: No frills, Low resource, Several encoding profiles, Batch conversions, Auto shutdown
- CONS: Buggy interface, No extras
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Episode Encoder6.5
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Professional video compression and encoding app
- PROS: Clear easy to use interface, Supports almost any format, Extremely fast encoding
- CONS: Limited trial encoding time not enough, Expensive to upgrade, No Windows 7 support
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ffdshow | 4533.20140929 | 300 | 8 | Windows |
| 2 | XMedia Recode | 3.1.4.9 | 424 | 7.2 | Windows |
| 3 | Total Video Converter | 3.71 | 5201 | 7 | Windows, Mac |
| 4 | VirtualDub | 1.10.4 | 885 | 6.9 | Windows |
| 5 | Avidemux | 2.7.1 | 1080 | 6.7 | Windows, Mac |
