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Freemake Video Converter is an application mainly for converting video files to other formats, but offers other converting and downloading features as well.
This application is a worthwhile download. The layout is very simple, making it easy to understand how to use it. Freemake offers a row of media buttons at the top and bottom of the window, which are labeled clearly and are simple to use. It is very easy to navigate the various steps required to convert videos and audio as well as download videos and audio from the Internet. The waiting time varies from one conversion job to the next, depending on the size and type. Converting a t3-minute audio file to MP3 can be done in less than a minute, while converting a 15-minute video to WMV can take over an hour and a half.
The program's Help pages are very good. The tutorials come with a short video as well as images which are very easy to understand. There seem to be a lot of hidden gems in this converter as well, such as a few editing features for videos and the ability to add subtitles to your videos when you rip them from your DVDs. You can also convert photos and have plenty of conversion options.
Freemake Video Converter - Convert video between 250+ video formats and 100+ devices - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Freemake:
Freemake Video Converter is an absolutely free video tool that converts virtually any video file or DVD movie: AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, MPG, 3GP, SWF, FLV, TOD, AVCHD, MOV, QT, TS, MTS. Freemake Video Converter allows to download Youtube, Facebook, or Vimeo videos by a quick copy/paste of video URL into the program.
This is free video converter to AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, SWF, MPEG, 3GP, DVD, Blu-ray, MP3, YouTube, Apple, Sony, & Android devices. Due to the advanced preset editor, you can customize conversion parameters and create your own presets.
Freemake Video Converter allows to burn Blu-ray/DVD video discs, convert videos to handheld devices (iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP, Android, BlackBerry, Xbox, Apple TV), turn photos & MP3 into slideshows, edit videos (cut, join, rotate, adjust aspect ratio), and upload videos, photos, MP3 directly to YouTube.
Freemake Video Converter supports CUDA technology and thus provides the fastest video conversion. Due to the ergonomic and friendly interface, the whole process takes a few clicks. The program is optimized for netbooks and runs under Windows XP/Vista/7. It does not have any hidden costs or intrusive advertising.
What's new in this version:
- Added full support of Blu-ray video creation and burning. From any input content: video files, audio files, photos, URLs. The creation of disc menus in a convenient way, via motion mode( video thumbnails) or text mode( titles);
- The inbuilt online video ripping functionality. Added option to download online videos through URL pasted in the program. The support of 40+ video hosting services: YouTube, Facebook, Megavideo, Hulu, MTV, ComedyCentral;
- Added option to change as... See all new features
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 564 votes
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Current version:
4.1 starsout of 30 votes
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"Epicly Awesome"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
from and to alot of mainstream formats
Cons
no x86 version
no linux version
no VBRSummary
Epic
and for all those who cant get it to work on Win7, right click on shortcut>compatibility>Run in compatibility for...>Windows XP SP3 -
"Could not use it."
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
There were no pros.
Cons
There were no instructions, so I could not get it to work.
Summary
For starters it needs a set of instructions.
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"Works perfect"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
Can convert most used video files into just what you need.
Cons
Dint work on first install.
Summary
Works perfectly, easy to use and can help you with almost any format you could possibly need. Only problem was that it crashed when starting conversion, but i reinstalled from the official website and it worked perfectly after that.
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"great Freebie"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
I used WinX Hd Converter from CNet ($30 now) but this one is better. At DVD title, for DVD conversion you can put 2 or more titles, they wil show up on TV screen just click the one you want to watch I put 2 full divx movies on 1 disc both dvd quality
Cons
None so far
Summary
you can put 2 full downloaded Divx movies on a dvd disc. Put 2 titles in DVD space, box shows up when you click DVD, and they will show up on TV screen and you can choose which one to watch. I downloaded the WinX HD converter offered earlier for free on CNET ($30 now) I liked it but the 2 title option on this on is very nice. I put 2 movies on a dvd with WinX but you had to fast forward to get to 2nd movie. thank you...
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"Doesn't seem to work with Windows7 64-bit"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
None, can't get it to work
Cons
If it worked, I could evaluate it.
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"Will Not Convert The Most Needed"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
Will Not Convert The Most Needed
Cons
Will Not Convert The Most Needed
Summary
Will Not Convert The Most Needed Which Is Divx> Like Avi. to Divx.
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"Simple to Use"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
It rips commercial DVDs and its free.
Cons
Extremely slow when ripping a DVD.
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"Didn't work"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
very quick, nice interface.
Cons
was only quick because it converted the audio part of my files & didn't bother with the video. FAIL.
Summary
waste of time
Have since solved the missing audio/video from conversions with updated codecs & am now using this as my main converter due to the flv converter working without the audio lag other converters suffer with. I do still have screen refresh issues with freemake on both my PCs but am working around this.
Updated on Mar 31, 2012 -
"Probably better than my professional converter"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
Free and simple to use
Cons
Lack of variable bit rate (VBR) will give less than optimal results in terms of quality versus file size
Summary
This may suit many users who just need to convert files simply with reasonably good results. Video file conversion is a slow process irrespective of whatever application used so I don't think that it is fair to critisize the Freemake Convertor for this reason.
For anyone keen enough it may be worth looking at another free application named Virtualdub which does enable variable bite rate (VBR) which I have found to give good results but it does require a small learning curve. -
"Best DVD Creator Too"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 2.0
Pros
So simple. Added my clips, clicked "To DVD" and it burned the DVD with menu showing chapters for each clip
Cons
None so far
Summary
The best. May be able to remove all the others I have installed.
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