Anewsoft Video Converter 2.0

• License:

  Free to try; $29.95 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  1.5 stars (out of 4 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  29,487

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

• Limitations:

  Watermark on output

• Date Added:

  September 17, 2004

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Anewsoft Video Converter 1.0

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Publisher's description of Anewsoft Video Converter

From Anewsoft:

Anewsoft Video Converter is a powerful tool that can convert video files from one format to another. It converts within AVI (DivX, XviD, MPEG-4, uncompressed, Cinepak), MPEG (MPEG-1, MPEG-2 video), WMV (Windows Media Video), and RM (RealNetworks video, write-only). It can merge several video files into one output file. Anewsoft Video Converter supports batch conversion, and you can start conversion directly from Windows Explorer by right-clicking "Convert to..." from the context menu. The program also supports file drag-and-drop and has an easy-to-use interface that allows you to enjoy working with video files without frequently consulting reference materials. Version 2.0 may have unspecified features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

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Editor's review of Anewsoft Video Converter

• 4.0 stars

• "Anewsoft Video Converter"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Anewsoft Video Converter 2.0

Like many other applications on the scene, this utility simply converts video among a few popular formats. The attractive interface can't be resized but still makes transforming video clips among AVI, MPEG, WMV, and RM formats very simple. After you add a file to the main window and choose your preferred codec, you can select from a number of presets, depending on your desired quality and purpose. For example, when outputting to WMV, you can choose a setting based on whether the clip will be downloaded over a broadband connection or viewed on a PDA. Although you won't see a preview window at first glance, it will appear once you begin converting files. Anewsoft Video Converter can work with multiple files at once, although the trial version places a watermark on them. If you don't need extra video-editing powers, such as splitting, merging, or audio extraction, you'll probably like this program for its ease of use and flexibility.

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• Average user rating: 1.7 stars out of 4 votes
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• 1 stars

  0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Anewsoft Video Converter 2.0

  "Does not work!"

  by DarkWolf46 on August 29, 2005

  Pros: The program is designed for easy use

  Cons: It does not work. I tried to convert from avi to mpeg, wmv to avi or mpeg, mpeg to avi but no matter which you use it always gives you an error and shuts down. Tried uninstalling and install 3 times with same results. It does not like ANY input format. This program is a waste of time.

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• 4 stars

  Version: Anewsoft Video Converter 2.0

  "Doesn't convert MOV files"

  by Sverfniblin on December 23, 2007

  Pros: NIce interface.

  Cons: I needed a MOV file converted and this doesn't do that. My mistake so I give it four stars.

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• 1 stars

  Version: Anewsoft Video Converter 2.0

  "Doesn't recognize MOV/RM as valid input files"

  by rogebil on November 10, 2007

  Pros: nothing

  Cons: It won't do the conversions I want. I need MOV, RM, and RAM files converted to MPG or WMV. It doesn't even recognize MOV, RM, or RAM as video file types. Also tried merging 3 WMVs into one -- it says it can do it -- but it aborted with an error after the first file. This software might be good for something, but it's no good for what I need.

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• 2 stars

  Version: Anewsoft Video Converter 2.0

  "Trial version ruins the video with name tag!"

  by mhy2000 on October 30, 2006

  Cons: The interface is really ugly, but easy enough to use. HOWEVER, the trial version adds the stupid product name tag right in the middle of the video, ruining it!

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