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Video (200 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Deleted files can be recreated if needed. Extremely efficient. Responsive developer.
    CONS: Files larger than 100MB warrant manual deletion. File name errors. Eats into your computer’s memory. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  2. PROS: Videos can be converted, cropped and merged. Allows audio tracks to be extracted. Does not leave watermarks on converted videos. Offers support for multiple languages.
    CONS: YouTube video conversions are unreliable. Fewer editing options than rival products. Only supports a small number of video websites. Unable to convert from encrypted DVDs.
  3. PROS: A fully functional movie database tailored to your own personal collection. Export/import tools mean you can take it with you on the go. Customise your own categories and titles. Also covers your TV shows and series.
    CONS: No video download tool; only useful for cataloguing your existing content. You're paying for information that can easily be found for free online. Few people have a large enough offline database to make good use of it. Requires Internet connection to collect film data.
  4. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    German
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Menu creator. Option to set opening video. Edit audio tracks. Add subtitles.
    CONS: Doesn't support all video formats. Not as feature-rich as similarly priced alternatives. Subtitles don't work well with non-English characters. Very limited video editing capability.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Intuitive to use. Various output formats available. Hardware acceleration support.
    CONS: Limited editing tools and options.
  6. PROS: Simple, easy-to-use interface. Minimal system demands. Convenient downloading of YouTube videos. Thumbnail image is a handy visual reminder.
    CONS: Relatively limited feature set. Annoying bundled software installation.
  7. PROS: Converts to most popular formats. Supports a wide range of camcorders. Batch conversion. Burn converter files to DVD.
    CONS: Does not convert non-camcorder formats. Cannot choose output codec, only target device. Doesn't support all camcorders. Unstable when settings are changed from default.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Streamlined workflow. Integrated video management tool. Allows connecting to Blackmagic hardware to record captured videos. Supports a wide array of video formats.
    CONS: Analyzing digitized video requires working knowledge.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free to download and use. Contains a number of unique editing features.
    CONS: Plagued with pop-up ads. Heavy emphasis on in-app purchases.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Significantly reduces video file size without quality loss. Easy to use drag and drop interface. Support for audio tracks and subtitles. Supports limiting conversion speed to reduce resource usage during conversion.
    CONS: Can take extremely long time to convert large files. By default is configured to use all your device's processing power. Only newer Apple devices natively support H.265. Requires high spec devices to work well.
  11. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: A complete package. A built-in NLE.
    CONS: Limited export options. A fairly steep learning curve.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple cutting process. Built-in video merging tool. Supports multiple file formats. Lossless video cutting and video merging.
    CONS: Only works with geometries popular in 2011. No other editing tools. Often crashes or freezes.
  13. PROS: Upload multiple Youtube files simultaneously. Resume uploads when errors occur. Requires very little input. Easy to use.
    CONS: Not feature rich. Limited OS support. Requires a 64 bit processor. Can slow down your computer when uploading videos.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Converts a huge number of video formats. Optimize files for specific devices.
    CONS: Cannot convert videos directly from the internet. No option for burning converted video files to discs.
  15. PROS: Easy to use interface. Supports batch uploading of videos. Allows you to edit the properties of multiple videos in one click. Manage multiple playlists from one application.
    CONS: Upload speeds can be slow at times. Upload status indicators can be confusing. At times app may have window sizing issues. No regular updates.
  16. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Efficient and near lossless video compression. Batch processing. Online video downloading. Supports up to 4K resolutions.
    CONS: GPU acceleration on the licensed version only. Too many limitations on the free version.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  19. PROS: Fast conversion speed. Supports a vast number of file formats. Retains video quality. Can be used by both novices and power users.
    CONS: Application is resource intensive. Only suited to 64-bit architecture. Getting to know your way around can be challenging at first. No ability to share converted files directly with the app.
  20. PROS: Fixes files before conversion. Supports multiple file formats. A video editor is built in. Converts files by type of device.
    CONS: Converted videos cannot be streamed to a TV. Conversions may take some time. Quality may take a hit after conversion. Converted videos cannot be directly transferred to a mobile device.

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