Ace Video Converter

Ace Video Converter is a tool created for the conversion of audio and video files to other formats, such as MP4, MKV, MOV, OGG, RM, 3GP, AVI, RA and SWF.

But it can also prepare items for specific devices, like iPad, iPhone, iPod, Kindle, PSP and PS3, as well as download videos from YouTube.

The interface of the application is clean and pretty intuitive. Media files can be imported into the file list by using either the file browser or 'drag and drop' function. Handling multiple items simultaneously is possible.

The file queue provides some information on each entry; this includes the source and output format, duration, frame size and number of frames per second (FPS). Once you establish the output directory and extension, you can proceed with the encoding procedure with the default settings.

Skilled users are free to tinker with the audio and video properties regarding the bit rate, frame rate, size, encode mode, sample rate and channel mode. Unfortunately, you cannot create output profiles or restore settings to default.

From the 'Options' screen you can change the interface language and specify the number of threads (by default, Ace Video Converter uses only one), as well as make the app minimize to the system tray, hibernate or turn off the computer after conversion, among other power management functions.

The tool can be set to open the output directory when all tasks are done, as well as to organize the converted videos in the folders, according to their format. Advanced users can input additional MEncoder parameters.

The video conversion software requires a moderate amount of system resources to encode a video in a reasonable time frame. The output videos are delivered with a good image and sound quality, in most cases. Thanks to its intuitive layout and overall simplicity, Ace Video Converter's features may be seamlessly figured out by first-time and advanced users alike.