The Good
* Supports many input video formats.
* Supports multiple output video formats.
* You can choose from predefined profiles for things like DVD, VCD, iPod, PSP, Zune, etc.
* You can rip just the audio from videos if you want.
* Very light on resources/lighter on computer resources then FormatFactory.
* You can drag + drop files into the converter.
* You can convert more then one file at once.
* You can change volume of sound in videos when converting.

The Bad
* You can't input or output SWF videos.
* A few interface improvements can be made.

Free Alternatives
FormatFactory
Super
Any Video Converter
YouConvertIt.com

Verdict
ConvertVid deserves two thumbs up. It is a very nice program that supports multiple input/output formats and is very light on computer resources. While it is true it does not have all the features that FormatFactory has, ConvertVid outshines FormatFactory in the field of computer resources usage (or lack there of since ConvertVid is more light on resources - see numbers above). Therefore this is my recommendation for today: if you are on an older computer or you would like a video converting program that is light on resources, grab ConvertVid. Everyone else can just stick to FormatFactory because FF can basically do all of what ConvertVid can (with like just the one exception I mentioned above) + more.

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Ashraf  –  15 years ago  –  Avez-vous trouver ce commentaire utile ? oui | non (+99)

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What I find interesting is, if you don't pay attention during the install then the installation leaves out some options. It gives you a list of formats to allow it to convert to, with boxes checked. If you scroll down to view the entire list you will realize some of the boxes are unchecked, meaning you won't have the option for that format unless you check the box. If you're the type of person who just accepts the recommended defaults then you end up leaving a few options out.

jane smith  –  15 years ago  –  Avez-vous trouver ce commentaire utile ? oui | non (+84)

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Unfortunately a 16:9 video I made with my HD camcorder was converted into 4:3 aspect ratio. Not so good. Converters should *never* mess with the aspect ratio unless specifically requested.

G  –  15 years ago  –  Avez-vous trouver ce commentaire utile ? oui | non (+48)

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This is just a GUI for ffmpeg like WinFF, Super, Avanti, AutoFF, GVC, and a dozen other free video converters. The developer doesn't deserve to get payed for it when all the job is done by a free tool.

RG  –  15 years ago  –  Avez-vous trouver ce commentaire utile ? oui | non (+46)

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What can I say, This is superb, next to starburn and aston it's the best application offered here.

Super does more but this is FAR easier to use and start-up and very very reliable putting out very compliant and well encoded files which are actually resultant to the bitrate settings you specify unlike most other conversion tools.
It uses FFMPEG as it's internal engine which is an excellent converter.
It's nice looking and tastefully graphical without being so shiny it looks cheap.
The default settings are also very logical and sensible.
Conversion speed is excellent, much quicker than anything else I have ever used.
The application "videoformat" icons are simply PNG images allowing me to insert anything I like in there.
The Language files are easily modifiable XML files allowing you to customize the language to anything you desire easily.
if you are worried about the files names "IssSurvey" don;t be, they are part of the Innosetup installer.
The developers appear to have a great attitude and a sense of humor from some of the dialogs which is VERY rare in the programming world.

Rating SUPERB! 10/10, High regard for the way this software has been written and set out, a real credit to the developers, I wish other software designers would follow this lead instead of the plethora of garbage applications I see.

I would highly recommend this, especially for the $20 they are asking, in fact I might actually pay them for it even though I got this copy for nix.

anton  –  15 years ago  –  Avez-vous trouver ce commentaire utile ? oui | non (+40)

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