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Softpedia Editor's Review for WM Converter
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Convert most popular media formats
Written by Elena Opris on December 22nd, 2011
WM Recorder is a tool that enables you to record streaming audio and video from all over the web.
It supports several formats, including ASF, FLV, WMV, MPEG, MOV and MP3. The user interface consists of a small window which is, by default displayed in the lower right corner of the screen.
You can record footage in Real Time or from a captured URL, and you can also choose automatic recording mode.
When it comes to recording in Real Time, you can start by inputting an URL and giving a name and format to the file. For the automatic recording mode, you simply open the browser or media player.
Once the "Record" button is enabled, you can visualize the whole capture by hitting the "View" button. You can preview one or more recording files, rename a recording file and turn your computer into an "on demand" media player.
Furthermore, you can capture stream in Adapter, Proxy, WMX or URL mode and check the Internet connection. But you can also schedule a recording from the popup menu, edit or delete scheduled tasks, convert recordings, play the remote stream, enable the schedules at system startup, change the default output folder, and more.
The program uses a low amount of system resources and comes with an online help file. On the other hand, the program could have been better organized, so you can easily identify functions. Novice users could experience difficulties from this point of view.
The bottom line is that WM Recorder is a great tool for recording audio and video, but it definitely needs some navigational improvements.
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WM Converter description
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Here are some key features of "WM Converter":
Use DirectShow:
· In some cases, you may get a better quality conversion using the DirectShow method. If you're not happy with the converted file quality, or if the conversion fails for some reason, try using this method instead.
Video Speed:
· This option can be used to produce slow motion (or fast motion) effects by selecting a video frame rate lower or higher than the original. It can also be used to synchronize video and audio. Note that this setting does not change the speed of the audio track.
Using Converted Files as Input files:
· This feature can be used to re-convert, split or reprocess the output file of a previous operation. For example, if you just merged a few FLV files into an ASF file, you could now convert this file to a different format. Right click the File Name, select Use converted file as input from the pop-up menu, and choose the new conversion format.
· WMV/Zune is utilized by Windows Media Player. The converted files have the extension wmv. Use this format to create smaller files that can be sent over the Internet. For example you can convert your camera MPEG-2 files to smaller WMV files that can be emailed or played in your Microsoft Zune.
· MP4/iPod is utilized by QuickTime. The converted files have the extension mp4. Use this format to create high quality video/audio files or smaller files that can be sent over the Internet. For example you can convert your camera MPEG-2 files to smaller MP4 that can be emailed or played in your Apple iPod. Or, you can convert high quality MPEG-2 files to high quality MP4 files
· MPG (MPEG-2, MPEG-1) files can be played back with Windows Media Player or Real Player provided that your computer has installed a MPG decoder (codec). The converted files have the extension mpg. Use this format to create high quality video/audio files that can be burned on DVDs. In this case you should select a high bit rate (3000 kbps) and a high frame rate (30 fps). Note that an MPG file burned on a DVD cannot not be played on a regular DVD player. You need to use a DVD creator program to create a DVD from the MPEG-2 file.
· AVI files can be played with Windows Media Player or Real Player. The converted files have the extension avi. Use this format to create high quality video/audio files for video presentations using a PC or laptop.
· FLV files can be played with the FLV Player included in WM Converter installation package. The converted files have the extension flv. Use this format to create small files that can be broadcasted over the Internet.
· 3GP files can be played with Real Player or QuickTime.. The converted files have the extension 3gp Use this format to create small files that can be downloaded to your mobile phone.
· MP3/WAV files are audio files that can be played with any media player. The converted files have the extension mp3/wav. The aac files available under MP3 selection require QuickTime for playback in a PC. These files can also be played in a iPod.
Requirements:
· Processor: Minimum 1.5 GHz (Dual core processors recomended)
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