28th September, 2011
Anyone know of a media converter (like Format Factory) for Mac?
Question by Aaron: Anyone know of a media converter (like Format Factory) for Mac?
I used to use Format Factory on my Windows computer, but I’ve recently upgraded to a Mac. Anyone know of a free multifunctional media converter (images, videos, and music)?
There’s a reason I used the word “upgrade”… I’ve been stuck with a Windows PC my whole life, but finally managed to save up enough to get a MacBook Pro. Best decision I’ve ever made.
Best answer:
Answer by Vomit
I don’t know of any all-in-one, but MPEG Streamclip might come close. It’s free. Install that, the WMV components for Quicktime, and the Perian codec pack, and you should be good on video. Basic audio formats should work as well. Not too sure about images, but you can do that in Preview, for crying out loud.
Handbrake is a better video converter, but it’s definitely not designed with standalone audio in mind. iTunes can do basic audio conversion.
All of the above don’t cost a penny.
And ignore DrDave and his laughably false drivel. Come on man, most incompatible? Come on Mr. Uber Experience, never heard of Haiku? Plan 9? Hell, even other BSD Unix variants like FreeBSD are going to have less software. Were your parents killed by a Mac or something?
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
Posted at 1:08 pm | Comments (6)
On September 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm DrDave said:
September 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm
I’d call that a serious downgrade from a compatible computer to the most incompatible O.S. you could possibly use.
On September 28, 2011 at 2:03 pm Pjay said:
September 28, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Handbrake and Miro convert video. Both are easy to use. Handbrake is open source and free as in both speech and beer. Miro is free as in beer. Macs can natively convert images in iPhoto (and Preview–thanks Vomit) and music in iTunes.
On September 28, 2011 at 2:36 pm Xiaoxin Gan said:
September 28, 2011 at 2:36 pm
i would like you to try AnyMP4 video converter for Mac , any video formats could be converted and output comply with your Mac , so i think this one could do you much favor , have a nice try .
On September 28, 2011 at 2:45 pm Lame Odduo said:
September 28, 2011 at 2:45 pm
I will recommend you with Aiseesoft Total Media Converter for Mac. It can replace a youtube media converter, Mac audio media converter, and all-around Mac video converter. You can convert any video files, rip dvd files.
http://www.macsoftreviews.com/mac-media-converter-reviews/aiseesoft-total-media-converter-for-mac.html
On September 28, 2011 at 3:27 pm Bdgt Er said:
September 28, 2011 at 3:27 pm
You can try Tipard Video Converter for Mac.It owns multiple functions. It can convert all popular video formats, such as MPG, MPEG, MPEG 2, VOB, DAT, MP4, M4V, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, MKV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, F4V, FLV, SWF, MPV, MOD, TOD, QT, DV, DIF, MJPG, MJPEG, WebM and etc. And you can also edit your favorite video.
http://www.tipard.com/video-converter-for-mac.html
On September 28, 2011 at 3:45 pm Lee Nala said:
September 28, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Ty to use Uusher Video Converter.
This software allows you to extract audios from videos and convert b AVI to MP3. You can convert between MP3, M4A, RA, WAV, and WMA audio files. You can rip CD to music files and convert lossless audios.
In addition, it also can
1.High Definition Video Converter
2.All purpose Video Converter
3.Video Converter for Multimedia Gadgets
4.Video Merger and Video Clipper
You can search for it.
Good luck to you!