File Converter AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Converters

The best Audio Converter alternative to File Converter is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to File Converter and loads of them are Audio Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Converter alternatives to File Converter are FFmpeg, Shutter Encoder, VERT.sh and MakeMKV.

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  1. HandBrake icon
     2043 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.

    204 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
     
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    HandBrake vs File Converter Comments
    danielmichel
    Negative
    3

    File Converter is a general-purpose converter, whereas HandBrake is specifically a video converter.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceFile Converter is also Free and Open Source
  2. FFmpeg icon
     679 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.

    98 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    FFmpeg vs File Converter Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    -3

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

    • 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
  3. VERT.sh icon
     23 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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. MakeMKV icon
     132 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.

    72 MakeMKV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
     
  5. XMedia Recode icon
     119 likes

    Supports conversion of a wide range of audio and video formats, batch processing, basic editing such as cutting, cropping, and color correction, device presets, direct stream copy, bitrate calculator for file size control, and processing of unprotected DVDs only.

    117 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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.

    330 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
  7. Format Factory icon
     223 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.

    271 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Format Factory vs File Converter Comments
    Douze
    Positive
    0

    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 !

    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryFile Converter is Free and Open Source
  8. Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    195 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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