Supports conversion to almost every media format available Includes basic video and audio editing tools Many available settings to tweak
Cons
A license is needed to use the software without limitations and to unlock all of its features
HD Video Converter Factory Pro
Price: $
If you need a tool to perform quick conversion and editing of video and audio files, then look no further because HD Video Converter Factory Pro can cover all your needs. The tool supports the conversion and merging of video and audio files, downloading videos from online sources, and more.
It costs around $35 with a discount for a lifetime license on a single PC. The good thing is that discounts are being offered frequently on the developer's website. The unregistered version comes with conversion, downloading, and recording limitations, and does not support Lighting mode and Hardware acceleration.
The interface looks quite modern and is easy to navigate. The main screen includes five large buttons that are used to access the program's main features like Converter, Downloader, Recorder, and so on. The software supports batch conversion as well as multi-core CPU processing. You can also set CPU priority, and even enable Hardware Acceleration if your CPU or graphics card supports it.
The process of video and audio conversion is quite straightforward. The first thing you need to do is select the media files, which adds them to the queue. Added files can be merged and processed in batches. Next, you have to choose the output format, and you can also set some other settings for the output files, like Encoder, Bit Rate, and Aspect Ratio.
One thing HD Video Converter Factory Pro can brag about is the sheer amount of output formats it supports. The selection includes various video, audio, web, and 4K/HD formats. Output formats can also be selected based on the device, where the program chooses the appropriate output format. Here you can choose between various popular brands of devices like Apple, Samsung, or Google.
Before finalizing the conversion process, you can adjust various parameters for each item in the queue. You can, for example, set the metadata information, add subtitles to videos, trim both video and audio files, or apply various effects to video files. Every file in the queue even shows details like size and resolution, for both the source file and the output.
Reviewed by Tony Hill (editor rating 4 out of 5 stars)