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Video (198 programs)

  1. PROS: Multiple capture options. Hot key controls. Video editing tools. Multi-monitor support.
    CONS: 100 second recording limit. Doesn't export to all video formats. Maximum five uses before requiring upgrade. May require additional driver to record system audio.
  2. PROS: The menu and conversion tool is very easy to understand. Does not hog your CPU when processing. Has a fair number of output file options. See a preview of your video before converting.
    CONS: Does not use multiple-cores to speed things up. It should allow SWF file conversions. Rather slow when converting HD files. Cannot recover your place if you stop converting half way.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Noise removal. Optimisations for faster loading. Can create regular DVDs. Can export to most popular video files.
    CONS: No chapter creation option. Error reporting is vague and unhelpful. Interface is un-intuitive. Not many features for the price.
  4. PROS: Selectable window sizes. Allows video playback while using other applications. Simple interface. Uses almost no resources.
    CONS: Not compatible with all video players. Screen sizes are selectable but cannot be customized. Limited OS support. Can hide important notifications.
  5. PROS: Easy to use interface. Edit photos in the app. Wide selection of transitions and effects. Export your slideshows to various formats.
    CONS: Uses a lot of system resources. Difficulty exporting projects from trial version to full version. Program has stability issues. Rendering the slideshow can take a lot of time.
  6. 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.
  7. PROS: Excellent animation effects. More than 40 fixed filter effects. Supports all media file types. Intuitive interface.
    CONS: Lite version offers only five minutes of recording. Randomly closes on you. Certain audio issues. Not a free tool.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    German
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Lots of device optimised profiles. Video editing tools. Easy to use. Convert to audio.
    CONS: No burn to DVD option. Output video often contains imperfections. Average conversion speeds. Better alternatives available at this price point.
  9. 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.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Many of the A/V synchronization issues associated with iMovie can be eliminated. Most major recording features are found within a single bundle; preventing multiple third-party downloads.
    CONS: Some claim that the syncing capabilities get worse over time. An additional application known as Soundflower could need to be downloaded as well.
  11. 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.
  12. PROS: Easy to use. Works like a charm (when it does). Outputs compressed CinemaDNG. Supports direct editing in Adobe Premiere.
    CONS: Crashes could be an issue. May fail to convert certain files. Customer support could be more responsive. May tremble when handling large files.
  13. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Lossless conversion of MKV files to MP4. Batch system allows for multiple conversions. Supports conversion of audio to AAC. Creates Apple TV-compatible MP4s by default.
    CONS: Cannot downscale HD videos to SD. No support for other video file types. Lack of compatibility with some subtitles. Does not preserve all audio tracks.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Packed with useful features. Easy to get to grips with.
    CONS: Does not work with Sierra. Shortcuts expire after thirty days.
  15. PROS: Prevents your display from sleeping when you record. Will sit in your menu bar. Create a signature logo. Add images and text.
    CONS: Need to patch in order to get it working. Recording sound is almost impossible. Freezes on devices with multiple cores. Not intuitive in any way.
  16. PROS: Sound recording is a great tool for creating demos. Supports multiple video formats, like MP4 and MOV. Ability to pause and resume recordings. Useful for putting together a short video tutorial.
    CONS: Recording length is restricted to just 50 seconds. Sound recording requires a further plugin download. Email is the only contact support available. Has little to set it apart from market competitors.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports a wide range of file formats. Very easy to use.
    CONS: Conversion takes a long time. The format is rather dull.
  18. PROS: Supports nearly all popular video formats. Auto adjust video parameters. Cut videos. Change video resolution.
    CONS: Large watermark on exported video. No batch conversion options. Can output files larger than original. Output video quality can be poor.
  19. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Add captions. Resize or crop videos. Change direction of play. Save settings for future edits.
    CONS: Only works with QuickTime supported video formats. Can't create GIF from image sets. Visually average interface. Output GIF is not smooth.
  20. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Wide range of output and input formats supported. Encoding options available for all available codecs.
    CONS: Similar tools could be had for free. Certain converted files may have playback issues.

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