Best Free Video Converter Software To Convert Video Formats Like DVD, MPG, WMV and AVI

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Free Video Converter is the software designed to convert video formats of various types and does cost free to use. If your video player does not support some video format and you want to convert videos to the format that is supported by your video player a video converter is definetely required. There are many video formats like DVD, MPG, MP4, AVI, FLV, 3GP, WMV, Xvid and many other introduced having required format specific codecs to play them. No single video player available to play all the formats.

Finding right utility to convert video formats is not an easy task too. Many free video converters available for download on the internet but choosing a best one is really tougher. Here is a list of best free video converter software that help you convert video files to the format that works for you.

1. Any Video Converter

This software convert wide range of video formats from one to other. Video formats supported by Any Video Converter includes mov, rm, rmvb, avi, asf, flv, mkv, mpg, 3gp, m4v, vob, YouTube videos and more. This software also supports converting part of the input video with the inbuilt video trimming feature. Inbuilt batch converter is another feature of Any Video Converter which helps converting multiple videos in single action. This is absolute free video converter and need nothing to buy.



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2. Videora Converter

Videora Converter is another free video converter that can be kept in the list of best. This software converts video files that are in avi, divx, xvid, flv, x264, vob, mpeg, DVD's, YouTube, etc., formats to play on your video playing devices. It includes seperate format specific converters each programmed to convert specific video format. The list of converters include Videora iPod Converter, Videora iPod classic Converter, Videora iPod nano Converter, Videora iPod touch Converter, Videora iPad Converter, Videora Zune Converter and Videora Zune HD Converter.



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3. Koyote Free Video Converter

This is a free software designed to convert number of video formats. Convert all you video files of AVI, Mp4, iPod, PSP, 3GP (mobile phones), Zune, iPhone, MKV, WMV, ASF, MOV, QuickTime, MPEG, MPG2, RM, VCD, VOB, AVCHD MTS, M2TS, etc., from one format to another. It offers extremely faster video conversion and also supports preview while converting. Convert part of videos configuring start time and end time or duration. It also supports extracting audio from video files and save them in MP3, WMA, MP2, AAC and other formats.



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The above are really good video software that help you convert video files that are not supported by your video playing devices to the formats of your favorite device. Convert your videos to the formats you need for your TV, website, mobile phone, iPod, iPhone, Zune, Archos using abovefree video converters with ease and without loosing accuracy.


Free Video Converter - Any Video Converter Freeware - convert video free to AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, MPEG, FLV, SWF, 3GP, DVD, MP3, WebM, iPad, Android, PSP, Tablet PC
 
Top 10 Free Video Rippers, Encoders, and Converters

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So many video file formats, so many handheld video players, so many online video sites, and so little time. To have your favorite clips how you want them—whether that's on your DVR, iPod, PSP or desktop—you need the right utility to convert 'em into the format that works for you. Commercial video converter software's aplenty, but there are several solid free utilities that can convert your video files on every operating system, or if you've just got a web browser and a quick clip. Put DVDs on your iPod, YouTube videos on DVD, or convert any video file with today's top 10 free video rippers, encoders and converters.

10. VLC media player (Open source/All platforms)

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Ok, so VLC is a media player, not converter, but if you're watchingdigital video, it's a must-have—plus VLC can indeed rip DVD's, as well as play ripped discs in ISO format (no actual optical media required.) VLC can also play FLV files downloaded from YouTube et al, no conversion to AVI required. Since there's a portable version, VLC's a nice choice for getting your DVD rips/saved YouTube video watching on wherever you go.



9. MediaCoder (Open source/Windows)

Batch convert audio and video compression formats with the open source Media Coder for Windows, which works with a long laundry lists of formats, including MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AAC+, AAC+V2, MusePack, WMA, RealAudio, AVI, MPEG/VOB, Matroska, MP4, RealMedia, ASF/WMV, Quicktime, and OGM, to name a few.
8. Avi2Dvd (Freeware/Windows)

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Make your video files burnable to a DVD with Avi2Dvd, a utility that converts Avi/Ogm/Mkv/Wmv/Dvd files to Dvd/Svcd/Vcd format. Avi2Dvd can also produce DVD menus with chapter, audio, and subtitle buttons.

7. Videora Converter (Freeware/Windows only)

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Videora Converter is a set of programs, each designed to convert regular PC video files into a format tailored to your favorite video-playing handheld device. The Videora program list includesiPod Video Converter (for 5th gen iPods), iPod classic Video Converter (for 6th gen classic iPods), iPod nano Video Converter (for 3rd gen iPod nanos), iPod touch Video Converter, iPhone Video Converter, Videora Apple TV Converter, PSP Video 9, Videora Xbox360 Converter, Videora TiVo Converter, and Videora PMP Converter. Lifehacker alum Rick Broida used Videora in conjunction with DVD Decrypter to copy DVDs to his iPod.

Honorable Mention: Ares Tube for Windows converts YouTube and other online videos to iPod format.
6. Any Video Converter (Freeware/Windows only)

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Convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for iPod/PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player or smart phone with Any Video Converter, which also supports user-defined video file formats as the output. Batch process multiple files that AVC saves to a pre-selected directory folder, leaving the original files untouched.

5. Hey!Watch (webapp)

Web application Hey!Watch converts video located on your computer desktop as well as clips hosted on video sites. Upload your video to Hey!Watch to encode it into a wide variety of file formats, like H264, MP4, WMV, DivX, HD Video, Mobile 3GP/MP4, iPod, Archos and PSP. Hey!Watch only allows for 10MB of video uploads per month for free, and from there you pay for what you use, but it's got lots of neat features for video publishers like podcast feed generation and automatic batch processing with options you set once.
4. VidDownloader (webapp)

When you don't want to mess with installing software to grab that priceless YouTube clip before it gets yanked, head over to web site VidDownloader which sucks in videos from all the big streaming sites (YouTube, Google Video, iFilm, Blip.TV, DailyMotion, etc.), converts 'em for you to a playable format and offers them for download. Other downloaders for online video sites buy you a Flash FLV file, but VidDownloader spits back an AVI file.
3. iSquint (Freeware/Mac OS X only)

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Convert any video file to iPod-sized versions and automatically add the results to your iTunes library. iSquint is free, but Lifehacker readers have praised the pay-for iSquint upgrade, VisualHub, which offers more advanced options for a $23 license fee. Check out the feature comparison chart between iSquint and VisualHub.

2. DVD Shrink (Freeware/Windows only)

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Copy a DVD to your hard drive and leave off all the extras like bonus footage, trailers and other extras to save space with DVD Shrink. Download Adam's one-click AutoHotkey/DVD Shrink utility to rip your DVDs to your hard drive for skip-free video play from scratchy optical media.

Honorable mention: DVD Decrypter (beware of advertisement interstitial page), which Windows peeps can use to copy DVDs to their iPods.
1. Handbrake (Open source/Windows, Mac)



Back up your DVD's to digital file with this open source DVD to MPEG-4 converter app. See alsohow to rip DVDs to your iPod with Handbrake.

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What's your favorite way to convert video to the right format? Did we miss any good ones in this list? Let us know in the comments.

 
Wakuu, wapi nitapata software ya kukata video clips (kupunguza urefu kwa kuondoa sehemu usizotaka)?
 
Wakuu, wapi nitapata software ya kukata video clips (kupunguza urefu kwa kuondoa sehemu usizotaka)?

google kitu inaitwa "total video converter" hiyo inafanya hiyo kazi vizuri mno.
Nyingine ni video cutter
 
mtoa mada kasema best free video conveter wewe unaleta Xilisoft video convetor ambayo ianuzwa inakuwaje mkuu?
mimi ninatumia kwa free nimedownload na inafanya kazi ikidownload zile kopi zilizo chakachuliwa, lakini inafanya kazi kama miezi nane hivi alafu unareinstal tena hiyo computer yako na itafanya kazi tena. tafuta kwa youtube kunawatu watakuonyesha kwa video jinsi ya kuichakachua na ifanye kazi bila kulipa.
 
google kitu inaitwa "total video converter" hiyo inafanya hiyo kazi vizuri mno.
Nyingine ni video cutter
Mkuu kama wewe unaijuwa total video converter ni bora ukaiweka hapa kuliko kuwapa watu kazi ya kutafuta wakati wewe unaijuwa hiyo total video converter
 





Five Best Media Converters



We've all been there: you've downloaded an episode of your favorite TV show to watch on your commute or stream to your living room, but the file you downloaded isn't supported on the device you want to use it with. Once a significant obstacle to enjoying your media anywhere, this problem is easily solved by any number of free media converters. On Wednesday we asked you to share your favorite media converters, and today we're back with the five most popular answers. Keep reading for a closer look at the most powerful and easiest to use media converters, then cast a vote for the one you like best.Super (Windows)

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Super is a free media converter that acts as a graphical front end to several of the most powerful command line tools like FFmpeg, MEncoder, and MPlayer. The application boasts extensive options for customizing your preferences with virtually any aspect of your conversion. The downside to that control is that Super's interface is cluttered and intimidating for first-time users. Luckily for most purposes, converting a file to the right format with Super is as simple as selecting your output format (e.g., Apple iPod) and just sticking with the defaults.

FormatFactory (Windows)


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Format Factory is a free media converter for Windows that converts video, audio, and even images between formats. With a nice icon-driven interface for helping you choose the kind of conversion you're looking for, FormatFactory is one of the friendliest batch media converters you'll find.


MediaCoder (All Platforms)


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MediaCoder is a batch media transcoder that converts video and audio from and to most popular formats through a powerful graphical interface. Like Super, MediaCoder is a front-end for a number of command line media tools, allowing you to get as simple or complex as you want with your conversions. MediaCoder is available on all platforms, but it's best supported on Windows. MediaCoder is also available in device-specific flavors for the iPhone and iPod touch, PSP and more.


HandBrake (All Platforms)


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HandBrake is a popular open-source media converter that encodes video from DVDs to many popular output formats. Available in both graphical and command line flavors, HandBrake can't convert the range of formats the rest can—it's limited to MPEG video (that includes DVD video). HandBrake easily earns its place as one of the five best DVD ripping tools, but it doesn't have the versatility of many of the other applications featured in this Hive.

FFmpeg (All Platforms)


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FFmpeg is free, cross platform command-line encoding tool that powers many of the more popular graphical applications in this Hive Five. While FFmpeg has more of a learning curve than the rest, it's also undeniably powerful and flexible. If converting your media from the command line with FFmpeg appeals to you, check out how to FFmpeg your way to media conversion bliss.




 
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