Download Video Encoding - Best Software & Apps

  • Total Video Converter

    3.71

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    Windows
    Android
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    Video converter for just about anything!

    7
    5272 votes
    • PROS: Supports lots of formats/devices, Lots of additional video tools
    • CONS: Low quality, Crashes frequently, Unattractive
  • Avidemux

    2.7.3

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    Platform
    Windows
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    Free video editor and encoder

    7
    1117 votes
    • PROS: Lightweight and fairly simple, Handles several different formats
    • CONS: May drop frames in certain formats, Interface is very dated
  • Microsoft Expression Encoder

    4.0.3210

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    Windows

    Record webcam video and edit it

    7
    216 votes
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    • PROS: Intutive interface, Edit webcam footage instantly, Plenty of codification options
    • CONS: Not many output formats, Few effects
  • ffdshow

    4533.20140929

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    Platform
    Windows

    Free codec pack for DivX and XviD files

    8
    301 votes
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    • PROS: Has most codecs you might need
    • CONS: Not at all user friendly
  • VirtualDub

    1.10.4

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    Quick video capturing and processing

    7
    888 votes
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    • PROS: Free to download, Streamlined user interface
    • CONS: Not for extensive processing, Limited functionality
  • Power Screen Recorder

    1.1_

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    Platform
    Windows

    record your screen desktop into avi flv movie

    5
    19 votes
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    • AVI ReComp

      1.5.3

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      Windows

      AVI ReComp - Free AVI recompression tool

      8
      168 votes
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      • 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
    • XMedia Recode

      3.1.4.9

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Multiformat video converter focusing on mobile devices

      7
      425 votes
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      • 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!
    • AnyMP4 4K Converter

      6.0.52

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      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.

      8
      26 votes
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      • Sorenson Squeeze

        6.0.0

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        Windows

        Compress QuickTime, MPEG-4 and Flash for the web

        7
        20 votes
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        • 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
      • VidCoder

        1.3.2

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        A HandBrake-based ripper for DVD and video

        7
        39 votes
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        • PROS: Excellent configuration options, Generate reports, Preview window, Support for subtitles
        • CONS: No offline help, Not easy for beginners
      • FFMpeg

        (Tripp's Unofficial Build) r18639

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        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        FFMpeg for Windows

        8
        26 votes
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        • Handbrake preset for PlayStation Vita

          License
          free Download
          Platform
          Windows
          Mac

          Format videos for PlayStation Vita

          7
          24 votes
          • PROS: Easy to use, Correct encoding options
          • CONS: Handbrake not always accurate
        • ffmpegX

          Lion r2 0.0.9y

          License
          free Download
          Platform
          Mac

          Turn your DVDs to DivX, MPEG, VCD and XVCD

          6
          148 votes
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          • 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
        • Cameo

          PDE Lite 1.11310

          License
          free Download
          Platform
          Windows

          Complete desktop overhaul with extra portable apps

          8
          15 votes
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          • 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
        • Episode Encoder

          Episode 6.5

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          Platform
          Mac

          Professional video compression and encoding app

          6
          4 votes
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          • PROS: Clear easy to use interface, Supports almost any format, Extremely fast encoding
          • CONS: Limited trial encoding time not enough, Expensive to upgrade
        • RipBot264

          1.17.0

          License
          free Download
          Platform
          Windows

          Encoding app for people who like to keep things simple

          8
          12 votes
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          • PROS: No frills, Low resource, Several encoding profiles, Batch conversions, Auto shutdown
          • CONS: Buggy interface, No extras
        • MPEG-VCR

          3.14.7.1

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          Platform
          Windows

          Chop up your MPEGs with this fast and easy tool

          8
          3 votes
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          • PROS: Enables fast scrubbing of videos, Quick frame skipping, No need for re-encoding
          • CONS: Basic editing functions, Ugly user interface
        • Clone2Go Video Converter

          1.9.7

          License
          free Download
          Platform
          Windows

          Flexible and simple video file converter

          7
          39 votes
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          • PROS: Simple interface, Most formats supported, Good quality encoding
          • CONS: Too basic for very advanced users
        • Episode Encoder

          6.5

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          Platform
          Windows

          Professional video compression and encoding app

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          • 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
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