WM Converter for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

This video splitter, merger, and format converter has an interface that looks like it hasn't aged since 1997. Fortunately, it's been laid out in a clean, legible manner, and that goes a long way toward usability.

WM Converter deftly handles conversion to WMV and QT formats from most of the major standards. These are preformatted for the Zune and the iPod, which means that the predefined bitrate will seems low for desktop use of the output files. Batch conversions are no problem for this Ugly Duckling of an app, and the merging tool was effective during our tests, as well. The program can also extract audio tracks from videos and record them as MP3s.

Although the interface is readable, a cleaner layout would be really helpful in identifying the various conversion buttons and other options. We would also like to see more customization choices in future editions.

What’s new in version 5.1

Improved conversion for all file formats. Version 5.1 fixes a problem when converting to WMV format.

WM Converter for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 2, 2012

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 5.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2003
Windows XP
Windows Server
Windows Vista
Windows NT
Windows 10
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 869,533

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.7/5

183 User Votes

Liked version 2.0 better
canona1000January 14, 2013
Pros
Converts many formats.
Cons
Hard to see interface text. Not as customizable as version 2.0 that I was using.
Summary
If you have the older version, don't upgrade.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jan 14, 2013<p/>I meant to give it 3 stars, I missed my mark.
Very unimpressed
expat1998April 15, 2012
Pros
easily installed
Cons
Only want to merge separate files into one
Summary
Only True FREE Full-Up Video Converter/DVD Ripper!!!
wolfgangmeisterDecember 24, 2011
Pros
Very Capable Video Converter Can Rip DVD VIDEO_TS/VTS_01_1.VOB, etc. files NO max time limit on conversion or ripping Not one of those FALSE Freeware Utilities NO commercials, or never-ending sign-up reminders
Cons
None... even criticism of simple GUI is not valid This old-time program works as freeware, unlike competitors...
Summary
Don't look at number of downloads for other ripping or video conversion /w. THis oldy, but goody still way better in my opinion
Best Converter I have ever used Works Great
musicman4youSeptember 5, 2011
Pros
Converts to all types with no problem
Cons
None that I have found
Summary
Best converter I ever used.I'm suprised that it isn't more popular.Does what it says and easy to use.
Works fine sometimes
Moderator_xMarch 24, 2011
Pros
Easy to use interface. Not complicated. converting seems fast
Cons
some videos cannot be converted.
Summary
Ok if u rarely convert videos
very easy to use
DarkskyAngelJune 12, 2010
Pros
speed and easy use
Cons
graphic interface :-)
Summary
Easy to use, gets the job done.
MerrilySingJune 6, 2010
Pros
Does what it says it does without a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles. Easy enough to understand, even for a novice like me. Works just fine with my Windows 7 version of Movie Maker.
Cons
I can't seem to figure out how to output the files to a folder of my choice.
Summary
I use this mainly to convert AVI to MP3 to use for making simple videos on Windows Movie Maker. It does the job just fine. It's easy to understand, with basic choices for output file type and quality. There are also choices to split and merge, but I haven't tried those yet. If you need a basic converter, I would definately recommend this.
Great, Better than expected!
crybabyturchMarch 26, 2010
Pros
Easy to use and plenty of options to choose from. Best Free converter ive used!
Cons
None that I can find!
Summary
A waste of time downloading it. It simply doesn't work.
philipto123March 17, 2010
Pros
Nothing. Just a piece of software that doesn't work.
Cons
You can't do anything with the software as it doesn't work. You can't convert, merge, split and process. What a waste of time.
Summary
Fast and true renders
RubyJonesMarch 8, 2010
Pros
This is the only one I have tried that is fast and easy to use. It takes mpeg and even converts your avi files to a smaller avi file. All without losing any quality! That is something that none of the others were able to do.
Cons
none that I can think of.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Convert video and audio between the most popular file formats.