Gihosoft Video Converter

In spite of its name, Gihosoft Video Converter is more than a tool to help you process multimedia files. In fact, the app is capable of grabbing videos from the Internet and enables you to burn them to DVDs or to transfer them directly to your mobile device.

The program comes with a clean and intuitive interface that includes simple instructions about the steps you can take to get started. The GUI is comprised of three main tabs that are representative of the function they have, namely Convert, BurnDVD and Transfer.

In the Convert tab, you can add files that you store on your computer via drag and drop, but you can also paste links from various media sharing online services. The next step entails selecting the preferred video format and you will be happy to learn the tool can convert to lossless formats, such as 4K MOV, MKV, HEVC. ASF or 3GP. As you would expect, you can use custom presents for the output format you select.

Once you converted the video, you can use the BurnDVD to store it on a media device or you the Transfer function to get the files directly on your iDevice or Android gadget.

The utility packs a relatively simple editor that allows you to make a few modifications before you convert or transfer the videos. You can trim and crop the clip, functions that can come in handy for videos you shot yourself.

At the same time, you can change the audio file and replace it with another that may be features HD streaming. You can add a few effects (emboss, old film and gray), include a watermark or a subtitle. While the watermark could be helpful if you plan to share your content on the web, the subtitles are useful if you want to translate into another language, for instance.

In the eventuality that you want to create some DVDs to enjoy while on a trip or maybe for the times when you do not have access to the Internet, then perhaps Gihosoft Video Converter might be worth a try.