CNET Editors' review
FLV Crunch is a free, reliable video file converter with a lo-fi look but a solid set of features.
Don't let FLV Crunch's Classic-era Dock icon or bare-bones interface fool you. This handy little app packs a lot of punch for a free utility. FLV Crunch can convert Flash video (FLV) files and numerous other file types--including MPGs, MP4s, MOVs, AVIs, and WMVs--into a wide variety of other formats. You can control bit rate, final resolution (with handy presets for iPods, VGA, and higher definitions), and frames per second. FLV Crunch can also do batch processing, and it even comes with niceties like good help and error logging.
Few free conversion utilities for the Mac are this flexible and dependable. If you're looking for a good, no-cost video conversion app, download FLV Crunch to see if it can handle the formats you need.
Publisher's Description
From G 3:
This is the premier video converter for Mac OS X. Its modest system requirements allow it to work with Macs running Mac OS 10.1 all the way to Mac OS 10.6. It is easy to use and free. It handles a wide selection of video formats. Digital video is something we can all enjoy with this program. Make your videos playable on PDA's, settop boxes, DVD players, flat screen TV's. iPods, iPhones, iPads, smart phones, and PC's. Flv Crunch can convert all these formats: mpg, vob, mp4, mov, dv, avi, 3gp, mka, mkv, mp3, wma, wmv, rm, ra, aiff, m4a, m4v, flv, mod, flac, and wav.
What's new in this version: Added the option to pause conversions.
Added the option to skip conversions.
Added the option to shut down the computer after a conversion finished.
Added the option to put the computer to sleep after a conversion finished.
Added the option to quit the application after a conversion had finished.
Added the option to display a dialog notifying the user after a conversion had finished.
Added the option to make the application play an alert sound after a conversion had fin... See all new features
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4.0 starsout of 94 votes
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Current version:
4.1 starsout of 9 votes
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"excellent software"
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
works as described
Cons
none so far
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"ffmpeg 0.5 keeps crashing . . ."
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
Use to work great.
Cons
Won't work any longer because ffmpeg 0.5 keeps crashing and the app won't work with .010. Low MP3 bit rates.
Summary
This use to be my go to converter. But no more.
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"Easy to use and quick"
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
Easy to use and converts quickly.
More than one files can be converted at a time.
Handles many different formats.Cons
None that I can see at the moment
Summary
The best product I have found for converting videoes.
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"It could look prettier, but it's easy to use."
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
I am new to converting files. I cannot give you even an beginners opinion. That being said, the very first time I have ever "converted" a movie file was with Flv Crunch. I didn't need instructions, and my movie was converted to quicktime in about 1 minute after opening Flv Crunch for the first time.
It is easy to use, it looks like it will convert all the types of movie files I have ever heard of, and others that I haven't.
I will stay with this program, until or unless it won't convert something I need to convert.Cons
It doesn't look like much, but it's FREE. Do I need it to look slick? NOPE.
Summary
Good/Easy program to download and use. I love it. Thanks to all at Flv Crunch.
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"Keep it simple stupid"
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
This is quite a nifty tool! It's simplicty is just what the doctor ordered, perfect for a non-techie like me. I'm amazed at the options for conversion.
Cons
don't know of any just. I'm going to give this program a workout though and will check back in.
Summary
This is a great free piece of software. The best part is it's so easy to use. If you really need something with more bells and whistles then you shouldn't be messing with a free program in the first place.
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"Easy to use and not a CPU hog."
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
Fast, doesn't overheat my cpu as badly as most of the video converters I've found.
Cons
It's not fancy, but I wasn't really looking for fancy.
Summary
Fast, efficient, and perfect for getting video into a format for iTunes in order to transfer to my iPad.
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"Very Good Product."
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
Very Easy To Use!
Cons
None I Can Think Of!
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"Works great on mac for .mod to ANYTHING!"
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
It actually converts my stupid JVC everio .mod on my mac which it has a hard time reading in iMovie, and converts it,fast and LOSSLESS to anything like .mp4. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. 5 stars works great on mid 2011 iMac files convert clean still in good quality and they work just fine in iMovie and its really free
Cons
None. none that I know of yet. just excited I do not have to buy anything to simply make .mod work on my iMac . my camera wouldnt import correctly the sd chips would sometimes not be found by iMovie for whatever reason. iMacs are great but these little hangups make ya crazy
Summary
love it keep it free
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"Excellent and efficient (and it's free!)"
Version: Flv Crunch 1.5.0
Pros
Works very well and does multiple files better than other products
Cons
None noted
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