6 free video converters for different platforms

1. Handbrake

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Input Formats: M4V, MP4, MKV, H.265, H.264, OGG, MOV, M2TS, MPG, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, FLAC and others.
Output formats: AVI, WMV, MP4, M2TS, MPG, FLV, MKV, H.264, H.265 and others.

The most famous cross-platform video converter, which is deservedly popular even among the most experienced users. Handbrake is open source, intuitive, and an incredible amount of features. Among them - advanced filters, a lot of ready-made presets for all occasions, as well as batch processing of files, support for subtitles and preview in real time.

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2. Avidemux

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Input Formats: AVI, ASF, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPG, TS, MP4, NUV, OGM, MOV, 3GP, WebM and others.
Output formats: AVI, FLV, MKV, MPG, TS, MP4, OGM, WebM, H.264, H.265 and others.

Another cross-platform application that allows you to not only convert, but also edit videos by cutting out unnecessary scenes or, conversely, adding fragments from other files. Avidemux supports tons of filters and encoding to another format without losing quality. Due to the not very user-friendly interface and the abundance of settings, you will have to spend some time studying the application.

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3. XMedia Recode

Platforms: Windows.
Input Formats: M1V, MP4, MKV, H.265, H.264, OGG, MOV, M2TS, MPG, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, FLAC and others.
Output formats: AVI, WMV, MP4, M2TS, MPG, FLV, MKV, H.265, H.264 and others.

A functional converter with support for hardware acceleration and a large number of formats. XMedia Recode allows you to fine-tune your encoding parameters or choose from numerous device and service presets. You can add multiple files to the queue and process them at once. There is also a bitrate calculator, with which it is easy to adjust the size of the final file to specific requirements.

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4. File Converter

Platforms: Windows.
Input Formats: M4V, MP4, MKV, OGG, MOV, MPG, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and others.
Output formats: AVI, WebM, MP4, MPG, MKV and others.

Convenient video converter for Windows, which is built into the "Explorer" menu and allows you to process files in just a couple of clicks. After choosing the output format, you can immediately start converting or, if necessary, change the resolution, quality and other parameters.

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5. Convertilla

Platforms: Windows.
Input Formats: M4V, MP4, MKV, OGG, MOV, MPG, WebM, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, FLAC and others.
Output formats: AVI, WMV, MP4, M2TS, MPG, FLV, MKV and others.

Another simple tool for general users. Convertilla allows you to quickly convert your media from one format to another by choosing one of the ready-made presets for a variety of devices from consoles to smartphones. You can set the quality, resolution and size of the video, and the program will adapt to the specified parameters.

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6. Cloudconvert

Platforms: web.
Input Formats: M4V, MP4, MKV, H.265, H.264, OGG, MOV, MTS, MPG, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, FLAC and others.
Output formats: M4V, MP4, MKV, H.265, H.264, OGG, MOV, MTS, MPG, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, FLAC and others.

Online converter of various files, including video. Cloudconvert allows you to manually adjust the resolution, aspect ratio, codecs and frame rate, or choose from balanced presets. It is possible to change the volume of the audio track, add subtitles and trim the file at the beginning or end.

When using Cloudconvert for free, there are restrictions: up to 25 conversions per day, and the size of files should not exceed 1 GB. To remove them, you have to subscribe.

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