gulmencoder3

Gulmencoder3 is a straightforward and not very novice-accessible piece of software that aims to help you perform various video conversion tasks without having to resort to command line actions.

First and foremost, you should know that this utility comes in handy mainly for converting audio and video files to a plethora of other formats. It can also help you split and merge audio files, extract audio from various sources to formats such as MP3, AAC, and WAV, as well as perform basic DVD encoding and even conditional encoding.

The utility is also capable of working with PDF files, audio book files, m4b, and MKA files, and it can also create movie thumbnails, PNG, and WEBM animations.

It does not require any type of installation, hence, in order to get started with the app, you just have to download the package, unzip it, and launch it via its designated executable file. You might want to check out the app's readme section before you get started, as well as the dedicated text files with all the bundled codecs and all the supported formats.

Regarding the workflow, there's not much that can be said, since everything is pretty much right in front of you at all times. Basically, you are required to load the files you want to convert (drag and drop them in the special section on the upper left side of the main window), select the preset from the right and choose the GO command to get things started.

You will also notice that there are a few more, self-explanatory options available, in the same section, each one of which is bound to help you get the most out of this useful utility.

All things considered, it's quite clear that Gulmencoder is not exactly, and will probably never be, a favorite tool among day-to-day users. However, if you're looking for a comprehensive and versatile encoder with a fair bit of supported formats and you're the type of users for whom functionality is more important than looks, then Gulmecoder3 might very well be a perfect fit.