Free Media Converter

Free Media Converter is a conversion tool able to convert video and audio files to various formats, while offering support for recording, downloading and editing options.

Although you’d expect to be welcomed by a crowded interface taking into consideration the multitude of useful functions, the layout is clean and intuitive.

You can load a DVD movie, drag and drop the files directly into the primary panel or use the browse button, and preview the selected file with the built-in player. Free Media Converter works with a wide array of file formats, namely MOD, AVI, MP4, MPEG, 3GP, WMV, ASF, RM, DAT, MOV, FLV, MKV, AAC, APE, FLAC and others.

The program supports batch processing, which means you can add multiple items to the list and convert them in the same time. When it comes to video settings, you can change the resolution, encoder, bit rate and frame rate, while the audio parameters can be configured in terms of sample rate, encoder, bit rate and channels.

You are allowed to trim videos by specifying the start and end time, crop the items, adjust the levels of brightness, contrast, saturation and hue, as well as overlay text and pictures.

The downloading option enables users to grab videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo and other websites, while the recording function gives them the possibility to capture the desktop (full screen or just a part of the screen).

The program offers many exporting options for the video files (e.g. DivX, Xvid, AVI, MOV, M4V, MPEG, 3GP, ASF, FLV, SWF, WMV, MKV) and audio items (e.g. MP3, OGG, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP2, AC3, AIFF, AMR, WMA). It also features preset profiles which are optimized for converting the items to different devices: iPod, iPhone iPad, PSP, Archos, mobile phones and others.

Overall, Free Media Converter is a handy utility which packs many useful features for helping you convert video and audio files, as well as download and edit files pretty easily.