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Video (199 programs)

  1. 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.
  2. PROS: Extensive video editing suite. Import video from hundreds of different file formats. Support for subtitle tracks, audio tracks and multi-layer video tracks. Easy to use drag and drop user interface.
    CONS: Free version is limited to saving 5 minutes of footage. Default settings can sometimes cause audio to distort when exported. Some features are clunky and difficult to use. Very slow exporting process.
  3. 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.
  4. PROS: Complete conversion and editing suite. Supports watermarks. Supports a range of input formats. Works with multiple languages.
    CONS: Documentation is bad. Processing not necessarily snappy. Sporadic audio syncing issues. Doesn’t support direct transfer of converted videos to a phone.
  5. PROS: Professional looking transitions. Can be used with any program that supports the H.264 format. All transitions are 20 seconds long and HD quality. The app integrates seamlessly with iMovie.
    CONS: Requires a large amount of disk space. Limited OS support. Transition selection doesn't cover a wide range of catagories. Initial set-up requires some patience.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Intuitive to use. Entensive list of supported file formats and output options. Good amount of editing tools available.
    CONS: No advanced features.
  7. PROS: Complete package. Well-organized content. Easy to use. Built-in search functionality.
    CONS: Some of the videos can be found on YouTube. Video quality isn’t the greatest. Downloading issues. Needs a 64-bit system.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: No need to go on YouTube. Easy to browse through videos.
    CONS: Only downloads to QT or MP3. Can't paste url or video ID.
  11. PROS: A useful alternative to other mainstream screen recorders. The user has the ability to select a portion of the screen to be recorded.
    CONS: A plugin will be required before recording audio from an internal sound card. Certain operating system updates could cause this application to crash.
  12. PROS: Easy to use. Snappy conversion speeds. Supports batch conversions. Helps merge multiple videos into one.
    CONS: Not completely flexible. Random functionality issues. User interface could be better. Updates are not always reliable.
  13. PROS: Convert videos to up to 120 formats. You may crop the image and add watermarks. Has a reasonably fast conversion time. Okay for conversions for smaller screen devices.
    CONS: Full version is not free. The user interface has an unattractive aesthetic. Menu could have been laid out more intuitively. Claims there is no quality loss when there often is.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Download videos from web. Music Map. Get lyrics and album covers.
    CONS: Too similar to Life2Go. iPhone users won't need it. Can crash iTunes.
  15. 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.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Add text to the movie or TV show. Display trivial information to some key scenes. Supports ass/.ssa, .srt .stl and .vtt. Built with FFmpeg.
    CONS: Requires macOS 10.10 and above. May take time for exporting subtitled videos. May not work on some video formats. May have poor optimization when used to mobile devices.
  18. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Loads of features to browse and search videos. View in widget or browser. Export to iTunes.
    CONS: Skips too quickly down video lists.
  19. 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.
  20. PROS: Helps restore everything. Extremely customizable. GO button. Manual and automatic backups.
    CONS: FCPX must be closed to initiate the restoration process. Runs in the background constantly. Some learning curve involved. Cannot be pushed to the menu bar.

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