into another, often timessaving space in the process.
Every item listed below isfreewareno shareware or trialware here.
I also haven’t listed any video converters that trim or watermark videos.
EncodeHD.
Add effects to videos before you convert them.
Updates frequently with fixes and new features.
Convert to audio or video formats.
Also merges videos into one big file.
Begs you to upgrade when you convert files.
Attempts to install other programs during setup.
Some functions appear free until you take a stab at use them.
Any Video Converter supports more input video formats than any other video converter program I’ve used.
While testing the program, it seemed to convert quickly, and without any troubles.
This software can be installed on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
It also runs on macOS 10.15 through 10.7.
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MiniTool Video Converter
Completely free with zero ads.
Works with lots of file types.
Convert more than one video at once.
A bit slower to install than similar programs.
EncodeHD.
Windows 10, 8, and 7 are supported.
The same company has the programMovieMakerthat supports conversions as well, including video editing functions.
Icecream Video Converter
Convert in bulk or one by one.
Clone2Go Corporation
Lets you overlay a watermark.
Can trim the video.
Snappy performance and smooth interface.
Can’t merge videos.
Some parts of the app appear broken.
you could convert in bulk and pick different controls for each video.
iWisoft Corporation
As great as this app is, there are some small issues I’ve noticed.
Hamster Free Video Converter
Pick the target machine or format.
Program window feels restrictive.
It really couldn’t be much easier than that.
Avidemux
Well designed interface.
Delete sections of video before conversion.
Comes with a learning curve.
Avidemux is a free video editor with many advanced and thorough features, one of which is video converting.
Load a video from the menu to import it into the program.
All the advanced features like buffer size, interlacing, and threading can be found in the menu items.
EncodeHD
Automatically splits long videos into chunks.
Runs from portable locations, such as flash drives.
Cannot edit or splice videos.
File conversion cannot be paused, only canceled.
Open video files into the program and select a gear you want the converted file to be playable on.
Microsoft Corporation
Clone2Go Free Video Converter
Clone2Go Corporation
Produces small media files.
Slower than similar programs.
Clone2Go Free Video Converter has a really nice interface and is rather quick at converting video files.
You must exit this screen every time to continue using the free version.
This isn’t a dealbreaker, but it is annoying.
DivX Converter
Add files from local drives or Blu-ray discs.
Persistent requests to upgrade.
Long install and displays offers during setup.
Before the installer is finished, DivX Converter tries to install one or more other programs.
If you wish to avoid this, you must deselect the options before continuing.
macOS and Windows are supported.
iWisoft Free Video Converter
iWisoft Corporation
Create user profiles to define custom presets.
May crash during video editing.
Documentation and help files are lacking.
Might not work in newer versions of Windows.
you’re free to add multiple video files and then convert them to any popular format.
It’s said to work with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 only.
FFCoder
Nice selection of presets.
Advanced editing and configuration.
Less stable on 64-bit Windows systems.
FFCoder is a free video converter with a simple design that makes it easy for anyone to use.
Open a video file, DVD, or whole folder to convert.
Then just choose an output file and clickStart.
There are some advanced controls like modifying frames and quality/size of the video.
You may need to use the free7-Zipprogram to bring up the download if it’s contained in a7Z file.
Online Video Converter
No sign up or installation required.
Don’t need a locally stored copy of the file.
More options than just basic conversions.
No way to save custom presets.
100 MB file size limit.
Matthew Weatherford
I like it because it’s incredibly easy to use and it supports converting videos from a URL.
This website, specifically, caps videos at 100 MB.
It doesn’t matter what operating system you use (Windows, Linux, macOS, etc.)
because it just requires a functional web app.
MediaCoder
Perfect for media file conversion novices.
Free version is very ad-heavy.
Zamzar
Occasional errors during conversion.
MediaCoder makes converting video files really easy through its step-by-stepConfig Wizard.
There’s also a portable version available.
Format Factory
Fast batch conversions.
Convenient file mixing and joining tools.
Awkward interface and workflow.
Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter.
First snag the file punch in your video should be converted to, then load the file.
Advanced options are available like editing the audio channel, aspect ratio, and bitrate.
Windows Live Movie Maker
Microsoft Corporation
Add voice-overs and other audio.
Wide variety of transition effects.
Can’t adjust contrast, saturation, and other effects.
Cumbersome to edit and splice videos.
It’s included by default in Vista and XP (SP2 and SP3).
Free Audio Video Pack
No annoying ads.
Lightweight and easy to uninstall.
Won’t convert files that your gear cannot play.
Output quality isn’t perfect.
The main program window asks which file format youd like to convert to and from.
One thing I like about this software is that it doesn’t display ads.
Miro Video Converter
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Dozens of presets to choose from.
Can’t adjust video configuration manually.
Can’t convert multiple files at once.
Miro is known for their open-source media player, but they also make a free video converter.
Also, setup tries to install additional programs you may or may not want.
Avoid this by choosing theDeclinebutton during installation.
This program works on macOS, Linux, and all versions of Windows.
Oxelon Media Converter
Encode audio and video separately.
Doesn’t support modern versions of Windows.
Oxelon Media Converter is really easy to use.
However, you might easily disable this from the controls.
However, I was able to use it in Windows 10 without running in to any issues.
Free Video Converter (Extensoft)
100 percent free with no ads.
Comes with its own video codec in case you don’t have one.
Batch conversions are needlessly complicated.
Free Video Converter by Extensoft is really easy to use.
The navigation buttons are clearly visible and simple to understand.
Extensoft Free Video Converter should work with all versions of Windows.
I tested it in Windows 7.
Internet Video Converter
Multilingual support.
Easy to convert videos from YouTube.
Can’t adjust aspect ratio.
Internet Video Converter (IVC) is a free video converter that supports most major formats.
The program looks confusing at first, but its rather easy to use if you follow the steps.
If you need that functionality, a different program on this list would work better for you.
To download this program, pop swing open the link below and scroll toIVC Standard.
The official list of compatible operating systems is Windows 10, 8, 7, and XP.
Quick AVI Creator
Relatively light on system resources.
Completely free with no ads.
No drag-and-drop or batch conversion support.
No help file included.
Doesn’t work with newer Windows versions.
Quick AVI Creator is a video converter that supports a few major conversion formats.
Load a file, select where to save it, and then choose an output format.
I tried the latest version in Windows 10, and I was unable to get it to work correctly.
Kiss DejaVu Enc
Upload converted videos to YouTube.
Donation driven, no ads.
Sparse instructions and documentation.
The last update was in 2010.
Kiss DejaVu Enc is one of the easier choices from this list to operate.
This can be a little confusing, but easily acceptable when you start using it more.
It’s said to work with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000.
I tested it in Windows 10 without any issues.
MPEG Streamclip
Fixes bad timecodes and similar file errors.
Add your own watermarks.
Can’t easily edit audio and video separately.
it’s possible for you to rotate or crop a video before saving.
It officially works with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000.
HandBrake
Minimal quality loss when converting to a lower bitrate.
Impressive closed caption support.
Not ideal for beginners.
Requires extra software to rip DVDs.
However, the two itdoessupport are popular ones.
you’re free to use it in Windows 11/10, Linux, and macOS 10.13 and later.
WinFF
Matthew Weatherford
Set advanced command-line parameters for video editing.
Import and edit presets from elsewhere.
No built-in presets for video and audio configuration.
Batch conversions not possible.
No longer receives updates.
WinFF is a video converter program that supports popular formats and features like editing and cropping.
First select an output unit or file format and then clickAddto import a video file.
Crop or rotate the video, among other options, and then clickConvertto finish.
I tested this program in Windows 10 and Windows 8, and it worked as advertised.
It should work with other versions of Windows, too, as well as Linux.
Quick Media Converter
Helpful online forum with video tutorials.
Easy to capture still images from videos.
Requires FFmpeg to work properly.
However, the vast file types that are allowed make up for this faulty design.
Zamzar
Less limited than other online converters.
Can convert videos by URL, too.
Also lets you convert the video to audio only.
Conversion speed depends on site traffic.
File must be under 50 MB.
Zamzar is an online video converter service that supports most common video formats.
I also found conversion times to be a bit slow, even for an online video converter service.
Because it works online, this converter can be used with any OS that runs a web surfing app.
FileZigZag
No installation required.
Really easy to use.
Supports lots of file formats.
Videos can’t be larger than 150 MB.
Limited to 10 conversions per day.
