File Converter AlternativesVideo & Audio Converters like File Converter

File Converter is described as 'Very simple tool which allows you to convert and compress one or several file(s) using the context menu in Windows Explorer' and is a very popular Video Converter in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to File Converter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and SaaS apps. The best File Converter alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Converter are FFmpeg, ImageMagick, Video Compression and Shutter Encoder.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

     2027 likes

    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    195 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
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    danielmichel
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    File Converter is a general-purpose converter, whereas HandBrake is specifically a video converter.

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    • Most users think HandBrake is a great File Converter alternative.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to File Converter.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to File Converter.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceFile Converter is also Free and Open Source
  2. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     671 likes

    Comprehensive multimedia framework for decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback of nearly any audio or video format, with command-line tools, integrated libraries, portable code, and regular security updates for users and developers.

    93 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about FFmpeg as an Alternative to File Converter
    Douze
    Negative
    -3

    FFmpeg is a video codec, not an application that lets you convert to other formats.

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    • FFmpeg is Free and Open SourceFile Converter is also Free and Open Source
    • FFmpeg is Customizable and Privacy focusedFile Converter is not according to our users
  4. ImageMagick icon

    ImageMagick

     206 likes

    ImageMagick is a software suite to create, edit, and compose bitmap images. It can read, convert and write images in a variety of formats (about 100) including GIF, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PNG, PDF, PhotoCD, TIFF, and DPX.

    80 ImageMagick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Xfce
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    • ImageMagick is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to File Converter.

    • ImageMagick is Free and Open SourceFile Converter is also Free and Open Source
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  6. Video Compression icon

    Video Compression

     60 likes

    Compress Videos for Free. Forever. Say goodbye to bulky files! Crush video sizes by 90% with no quality loss, even offline. And the best part? It's free!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Video Compression as an Alternative to File Converter
    LR88
    Negative
    0

    Reciprocal video quality decrease

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    • Video Compression is the most popular Web-based alternative to File Converter.

    • Video Compression is Free and Open SourceFile Converter is also Free and Open Source
    • Video Compression is Privacy focusedFile Converter is not according to our users
  8. VERT.sh icon

    VERT.sh

     18 likes

    VERT.sh is an online file converter that processes files on your device instead of the cloud. It's blazingly fast, ad-free, and open source.

    58 VERT.sh alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Landing page (light mode)
     

    • VERT.sh is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to File Converter.

    • VERT.sh is Free and Open SourceFile Converter is also Free and Open Source
    • VERT.sh is Privacy focusedFile Converter is not according to our users
  10. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     130 likes

    Rip DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV format with lossless preservation of video, audio, chapters, and subtitles. Supports decryption of protected discs, multi-track selection, and streaming output. Retains original quality and meta-data for personal backups.

    70 MakeMKV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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  11. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

     298 likes

    Freemake Video Converter is video converter that lets convert videos to avi, wmv, mp4 (iPhone, iPod, iPad, PSP, xBox), 3gp, rip dvd, extract mp3, burn DVD and Bluray, create photo slideshow and audio visualization, cut, join, rotate and upload videos, photos and music to YouTube.

    326 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Main Window
     

    • Freemake Video Converter is the most popular commercial alternative to File Converter.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryFile Converter is Free and Open Source
  12. XMedia Recode icon

    XMedia Recode

     119 likes

    XMedia Recode can convert nearly all popular audio and video formats including 3GP, 3GPP, 3GPP2, AAC, AC3, AMR, ASF, AVI, AVISynth, DVD, FLAC, FLV, H.261, H.263, H.264, M4A , M1V, M2V, M4V, Matroska (MKV), MMF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, TS, TRP, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP4V, MOV, OGG, PSP...

    112 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Format
     
  13. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

     222 likes

    Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and ripper offering video, audio, and image conversion. It rips DVDs and CDs, handles PDF and archives, supports diverse formats, and includes a screen recorder. Optimized for various devices and easy to use.

    265 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Format Factory as an Alternative to File Converter
    Douze
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    Probably the most useful file converter out there. It converts pretty much anything into anything else, and has tons of options for it. Unfortunately comes bundled with bad stuff that you can avoid if you're paying attention... it was too good to be true !

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    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryFile Converter is Free and Open Source
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