Some antivirus solutions and other security software may refuse to download the file, or quarantine it automatically after the download. If a user wants to convert videos into mp4 format for instance it involves selecting a desired quality and size, or if that is supported, one of the supported device types such as PSP or iPod to let the program set suggested conversion parameters automatically.Īttention: Format Factory's installer ships with third-party offers. Highly recommended.The application was designed with ease of use in mind, especially the conversions can be handled without knowing anything about bitrates, formats and frames. There’s also a mix tool for combining multiple audio files, and a mux utility for adding a new audio stream to a video – extremely handy if you want to apply background music to a clip.įormat Factory is incredibly useful for wrangling files of all types, and its context menu support means it’s accessible with a single click. If you're converting videos, Format Factory's strangely named ‘Option’ button contains a handy mini editor that lets you choose start and end points, or crop the video as it’s converted – a thoughtful little addition that shows how much care has gone into making Format Factory a practical, useful tool.įinally, Format Factory offers a set of tools under the heading ‘Utilities’, including a batch file renamer, audio and video file joiners. You can also choose from various preset options, though these aren’t tailored for specific devices, so if you want to convert a video for your smartphone you’ll need to do a little homework first to work out what format is best. Format Factory's output settings give you a huge choice of advanced encoding tools, which you can adjust to create a custom profile for future use. Once that’s done, select the files to be converted and tweak the export options if necessary.

Format Factory can convert video, audio, image and ebook files, and rip media from CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. First, use the buttons on the left-hand side to pick the format you want to convert to. Batch conversion with Format Factory is a piece of cake.

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