Format Factory Alternatives for Linux

Format Factory is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Format Factory and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Format Factory are FFmpeg, Shutter Encoder, MakeMKV and WinFF.

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Format Factory alternatives are mainly Video Converters but may also be Audio Converters or DVD Rippers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Format Factory.

Format Factory

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Video Converter
Free • Proprietary

Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and DVD ripper. Its features include:

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Format Factory alternatives page was last updated Feb 6, 2024

HandBrake
Convert videos to formats that work on your mobile phone, tablet, TV media player, game console, computer, or web browser.
187 HandBrake alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Snapcraft
Top HandBrake Features
1. Video Converter
2. Ad-free
3. Batch processing
4. Batch conversion
5. Audio Conversion
6. Graphical User Interface
7. GPU Support
8. Support for subtitles
9. No registration required
10. Dark Mode
11. Convert video to audio (mp3)
12. Works Offline
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Comments about HandBrake as an Alternative to Format Factory

LucaFinizio
You can do the same things, works on Linux,Windows and Mac, it's open source and it's continuously improving!
Top positive comment •Feb 21, 2020
1
Guest
I converted from .mpg to .mkv and it works perfectly. Took me a little time to find out how to queue a bunch of videos - but it turned out to be simple enough. Mp3 conversion is unavailable though - I used Format Factory for that when I worked in Windows. Still - for video it's really number 1!
Top positive comment •Jan 22, 2016
-1
Guest
It does NOT support that many video formats. in other words: it is not as capable as Format Factory program. although I am fond of open source technology. !!
Top negative comment •Oct 29, 2020
5
Guest
Doesn't support enough formats.
Negative comment •Jan 1, 2021
2
Guest
Doesn't recognize audio files.
Negative comment •Dec 31, 2017
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- Most users think HandBrake is a great Format Factory alternative.
- HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Format Factory.
- HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Format Factory.
- HandBrake is Free and Open SourceFormat Factory is Free and Proprietary

FFmpeg
FFmpeg is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge.
72 FFmpeg alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Top FFmpeg Features
1. Video Converter
2. Audio Conversion
3. Command line interface
4. Integrated Codecs
5. Customizable
6. Lightweight
7. Ad-free
8. Works Offline
9. No Tracking
10. No registration required
11. Portable
12. Privacy focused
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Shutter Encoder
Open source software without any restriction - converter all formats video|audio|image professionnals codecs and standards - swiss knife tool Windows and OSX.
181 Shutter Encoder alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AppImageHub
- Homebrew
+3
Top Shutter Encoder Features
1. Video Converter
2. Audio Conversion
3. Crop video
4. Works Offline
5. No registration required
6. Dark Mode
7. Portable
8. Hardware Accelerated
9. No Tracking
10. Batch Editing
11. Lossless Audio
12. Support for 4K
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MakeMKV
MakeMKV is a program designed for ripping DVD and Blu-Ray disc video. It works by decrypting proprietary discs to transfer codecs from the formats VOB and M2TS into MKV, preserving the necessary data without doing any lossy codec conversion.
71 MakeMKV alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- DVD Ripper
- Video Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Kodi
MakeMKV Features
Blu-Ray ripping
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WinFF
WinFF is a GUI frontend and batch parser for the command-line multimedia tool FFmpeg. WinFF works by making a batch file that runs in the command-line, designed to launch the command-line tool with given settings from a preset.
125 WinFF alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Video Converter
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- FFmpeg
- Lazarus
WinFF Features
Portable
Multiple languages
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Discontinued
The last version (1.5.5) is from June 2017, and it says on the website that it's no longer developed.
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FormatLab
FormatLab is a Powerful Tool for Converting Video and Audio files and supports almost All Formats with modern and widely supported codecs.
61 FormatLab alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Linux
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
FormatLab Features
Ad-free
No registration required
Dark Mode
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FastFlix
FastFlix is a free GUI for HEVC and AV1 encoding, GIF/WebP/AVIF creation, and more!
57 FastFlix alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
FastFlix Features
HDR10
HEVC
Encoders
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Compress - Video Compressor
Compress is the tool you need that converts videos in any format to nicely sized lossless MP4 in a short time, with the most seamless user interface.
32 Compress - Video Compressor alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Snapcraft
+5
Compress - Video Compressor Features
1. Hardware Accelerated
2. Ad-free
3. Batch Editing
4. No registration required
5. Support for 4K
6. Works Offline
7. Lightweight
8. Lossless Compression
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FFMPEG UI
A user interface to quickly and easily convert media files using FFMPEG behind the scenes.
57 FFMPEG UI alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
+2
FFMPEG UI Features
1. Privacy focused
2. Portable
3. No registration required
4. Hardware Accelerated
5. Lossless Audio
6. Works Offline
7. No Tracking
8. Lightweight
9. Ad-free
10. Support for 4K
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FF Multi Converter
FF Multi Converter is a simple graphical application which enables you to convert audio, video, image and document files
190 FF Multi Converter alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Linux
FF Multi Converter Features
Lightweight
Support for Multiple Users
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Discontinued
Last release is from 2016-06-30
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