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Quick Media Converter converts media... quickly
by Brad Linder Aug 20th 2008 at 4:00PM
Now let's get something out of the way here. Quick Media Converter is basically just a fancy front end for the open source, command line FFmpeg media encoder. But it's a really useful front end. The utility offers you two interfaces: an easy mode and an expert mode. In easy mode, you can choose from a number of predefiined formats. So just select the media files you want to convert, and click the Audio, Quicktime, WMV, DiVX, Xbox, PS3, or Wii button to create a file optimized for your system of choice.
In Expert mode, you have much more control over the code choices and settings. For example, in easy mode, there's no way to convert a FLAC file to OGG. But you can do that in expert mode.
The program also includes a bundled copy of CamStudio for making screencapturs which you can then convert to other formats using Quick Media Converter. In a nutshell, Quick Media Converter doesn't do anything that MediaCoder doesn't. But if you're looking for an even easier to use alternative, this program might be worth a look.
[via TechnoBuzz]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Koolio said 5:47PM on 8-20-2008
Is there any app can convert entire DVD without breaking into chapters?
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James said 9:10PM on 8-20-2008
I can strongly recommend Handbrake. You need to use e.g. DVDDecrypter to actually copy the disc, but once you have the unprotected VOBs it does a great, great job converting.
Mark said 6:05PM on 8-20-2008
Might be a good alternative to Mediacoder, I'll give it a try.
Also, Cartoon Network's lawyers would like a word with you. :P
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Brad Isaac said 7:35AM on 8-21-2008
I think I'll give this a try too. Thanks.
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feffrey said 9:11PM on 8-20-2008
Sadly nothing beats super
They have the most atrocious website ever, it is almost impossible to download from their website, and their install name is the most retarded ever as well, but it is still the best media converter program out there.
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Mariana said 11:27PM on 8-20-2008
Ah, but can it convert m4p to mp3? That is the question! Down with DRM!
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Maff said 8:07AM on 8-21-2008
yet another piece of software that doesn't cater for those of us that use 5.1 channel audio. There's no freeware out there (and most paid for software too) that allows us with 5.1 channel video camera's to convert our footage while keeping the multi-channel audio (no dolby licence would be needed if they just used a pass through and left it untouched!)
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scotty said 8:08AM on 8-21-2008
I'm not sure, but I think the latest version of Super supports 5.1. But feffrey above is right: While it's free, it's a bit hard to download.
hazard said 8:02AM on 8-22-2008
Check out DrDivX, it supports multi-channel audio .. AC-3, DTS and AAC input, AC3 and MP3 output
http://labs.divx.com/DrDivX
CGA said 8:07AM on 8-21-2008
As with all other programs i've tried, conversion from .swf to whatever format fails, sound but no video.
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Calagan said 8:07AM on 8-21-2008
Very quick at bluescreening my Vista box
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michael said 8:08AM on 8-21-2008
what doesnt?
Zman said 7:05PM on 8-21-2008
Ya, same here... My first BSoD since switching to vista 3 months ago
Cristi said 9:20AM on 8-21-2008
I could never get MediaCoder to work properly - plus the interface is so cumbersome and not very explanatory. They have to rehaul it somehow.
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Mason said 1:16AM on 8-25-2008
I found that mediacoder had problems converting certain filetypes, leaving a rather horrid sound quality
jim coco said 8:35PM on 8-25-2008
after install QM converter, my win2K PC behave like as if attacked by viruses. The mouse pointer jumps once in awhile and every time when i input something, seems key-logger is doing the job back ground with obvious lag time. After I deleted QM converter, everything back to normal. I will do a through virus and spyware scans when I've time tomorrow as well to prevent when it said not what it is.
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mayaalouis said 7:46AM on 10-16-2008
This Video Converter is a powerful one that can convert videos to any format and put video on any players.
Also it support various video formats. You can convert video between all popular video formats.
There is the free download link:
http://www.topsreviews.com/video-converter/video-converter-aimersoft.html
There is an Unbiased reviews and side-by-side comparisons of video Converters and gives you enough information to research the ins and outs of a particular product:
http://www.topsreviews.com/reviews/video-converter-review.html
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