HandBrake is an open-source tool, built by volunteers, for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. It is available multi-platform (Windows, Mac and Linux) and can be downloaded free.
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Uniconverter
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Uniconverter from Wondershare is a software that allows the user to download, compress, edit, burn, and transfer videos. Uniconverter is designed to present an all-in-one tool for video making and editing
It is so well suited for transcoding DVDs to video files. I have never had it not work on any DVD. It can read anything. It does a great job batching multiple videos on a DVD. It does not do a great job in converting one type of video file to another type of video file. The speed is also slower than other options on the market.
For any kind of video converting Uniconverter is the perfect tool. It is easy to use. The converting function is quick and precise and the result is excellent. If you need to convert your clips for social media or even convert full movies to be watched on smartphones or any other mobile device it is perfect.
Converts video files into different formats (CODECs), which is necessary for editing and for the output of finished files.
Lets you convert many characteristics of the video file, such as CODEC, frame rate, frame size, etc, which is great as different uses of video require files made to widely varying specs.
Lets you convert among many video CODEC, so you can make video fies for just about any need.
Uniconverter is also very useful in downloading video from many websites.
I only ask for one additional feature and that is to be able to 'normalise' the audio level when the production includes audio tracks drawn from different sources as such levels can vary widely.
It's so easy to use, user interface is simple and allows you to click buttons with more advanced options if you need them. The tutorials teach you how to do most of what you may need to do. You don't need to get a masters degree to use this tool.
Handbrake Video Transcoder does the best job on the market of DVD scanning, transcoding, and batch processing. Other options on the market do not scan DVDs and throughly, reliably, or with the ability to batch all of the video segments. Other software costs a lot more and does not perform as well as Handbrake Video Transcoder with a variety of DVDs.
I've used many products and while none are perfect, all except Wondershare conduct themselves appropriately and function within existing frameworks for customer service, warranty etc.
Given the low cost of Uniconverter, this product has helped us convert files faster, letting us complete editing projects more quickly, which is great. It's very necessary to be able to convert video files as needed.
