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CNET Editors' review
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:
Convert video free between 250+ video formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, FLV, SWF, MPEG, 3GP, DVD, Blu-ray.
Prepare videos for playback on your gadgets: iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, PS Vita, Xbox, Android devices, Nokia, Samsung, and BlackBerry mobiles.
Rip and burn DVD with subtitles. Burn video Blu-ray discs.
Download online videos from YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, 50+ other websites by a quick copypaste of video URL into the program.
Create a custom preset for any mobile phone, tablet or game console.
Convert videos to Flash FLV or SWF and to HTML5 formats. Get ready embed code for web page integration.
Extract sound of the video. Convert YouTube to MP3.
Turn photos & MP3 into slideshows. Create audio visualisations. Upload your videos and slideshows to YouTube from program interface.
Edit videos. Cut unnecessary video parts. Join several videos into one. Rotate videos 90 degrees. Limit output file size.
Convert videos with 10x speed due to CUDA and DXVA support! The program runs under Windows XP/Vista/7 and is optimized for netbooks. It does not have any hidden costs or intrusive advertising.
Freemake Video Converter is ideal for those who seek beauty, efficiency and simplicity in a single free program.
What's new in this version: Version 3.2.1: Fixed the problem with YouTube videos download; added new preset for iPad Mini, Android gadgets with 1920*1200, 1280x720, 1024*768, 960*540, 800*600 screen resolutions.
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 564 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 11 votes
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"It won't run on Windows 7 64 bit at all"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
None other than it installs with no errors.
Cons
I installed it with administrator rights after cleaning out all temp files and when running it after install, while still using administrator rights, it just shuts off and disappears. No errors, nothing...it just quits running and disappears. Uninstalled right away. Useless to me.
Summary
Buggy. Avoid it with Windows 7 64 bit at least. I didn't try it on any other pc yet, and don't plan to.
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"Such a excellent product"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
This is the best converter ever. Nothing compares with quality and how easy it is to use. Really like variety of conversions available.
Cons
No adverse observations to report. All converters should be this awesome.
Summary
Such a great product...I had to come back a second time and rave. Very excellent. Really hope this remains available for a long time.
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"An exceptional product!"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
The conversion was outstanding and I was not able to find anything that I use that could not be converted. Overall, exceptional results!
Cons
Somewhat slower than I expected.
Summary
I have nothing to compare the speed with, though it seemed somewhat slow. This is negated by the quality of the conversion and broad range of possible formates. I can provide nothing but praise, overall, for this product and it's flexability!
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"Fair Enough"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
All-in-One convertion software, saves time to look for others to convert your audio & Video formats, I like that.
Cons
But Very Slow to convert your Audio & Videos, takes so long.
Summary
One thing for sure I Know the developer of these product will have to do more of this product, Thanks Guys.
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"Crapware, useless utility programs installed too!"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
Amazon toolbar added to browser, useless utility programs installed, about 3 or 4 other worrysome things...and after all that it didn't load
If it worked I'd give the positives...normally I would not spend the time to review something(I'm very busy) but I just thought it would be the right thing to warn people. I watched this video on youtube...It sounded great...the guy who made the vid sounded like a nice believable person as well....and that's another reason this is disappointing...I've never seen so much adware. and again then after uninstalling the garbage...It didn't even workCons
It was a very negative, time consuming fiasco. I think finding a free converter isn't that easy...but I'll continue to look for one that doesn't install unnecessary stuff. very dirty install...wonder if it has left something I don't know about ___I feel so dirty, used...I'm going to shower now and see if I can stop thinking about how badly I was violated !!!yecht!
Summary
very very bad
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"best everything converter ever"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
I didn't know freeware could be this good until now. Nothing is easier or simpler to use.
Cons
None found. But would like to see slightly more film editing functionality, but very happy with the current built film editor.
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"Super file conversion, download and convert super."
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
Direct conversion of files works great.
Cons
I have had trouble downloading and converting in one action with Freemake Video Converter lately.
Summary
A powerful conversion tool.
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"This worked great!"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
I had tried some other converter before to try and convert mts camcorder material into wmv for windows movie maker 6, and it sucked. The quality degraded so much it wasn't even funny. With this product, I was able to just about preserve the quality of the original. Thanks... you saved my movie!
Cons
I didn't use it for anything more complicated than what I said, and it did that fine, so no cons.
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"awesome!!!"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
It does the job!!!!!!
Cons
It works great! no complains!!
Summary
Youall can try it! it works for me!!!!!
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"Awesome!!!"
Version: Freemake Video Converter 3.2.1.2
Pros
everything! really the best tool ever used for video conversion.
developers often update the converter with great features. the fastest software to convert HD files.Cons
none, none, none
Summary
don't believe one-star ratings, these are competitors'. try Freemake and you won't look for anything else
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