Format Factory Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Format Factory for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Format Factory are FFmpeg, File Converter, Shutter Encoder and MakeMKV.

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Format Factory alternatives are mainly Video Converters, but if you're looking for Audio Converters or DVD Rippers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Format Factory.
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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

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    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.

    194 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
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    Comments about HandBrake as an Alternative to Format Factory
    Top Positive Comment
    LucaFinizio
    1

    You can do the same things, works on Linux,Windows and Mac, it's open source and it's continuously improving!

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    17

    it only converts to and from mp4 and mkv, is not useful for other formats.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Doesn't support enough formats.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
    • HandBrake is LightweightFormat Factory is not according to our users
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    FFmpeg

     667 likes
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    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.

    92 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. File Converter icon

    File Converter

     152 likes
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    File Converter is a very simple tool which allows you to convert and compress one or several file(s) using the context menu in Windows Explorer.

    274 File Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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    Comments about File Converter as an Alternative to Format Factory
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    Simple, fast and various popular formats of audio, video, images and documents.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Simple to use. Integrated to the explorer context.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    WayneBon
    Positive
    0

    The best alternative with all Format Factory functions(All format factory functions can be done here. Which is unable to do by other software here). Also, it is lightweight and open source. I really like the features which only required a right-click to do convert

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks File Converter is a great Format Factory alternative.

    • File Converter is Free and Open SourceFormat Factory is Free and Proprietary
    • File Converter is LightweightFormat Factory is not according to our users
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    MakeMKV

     129 likes
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    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.

    68 MakeMKV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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  8. XMedia Recode icon

    XMedia Recode

     119 likes
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    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...

    111 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    zahrun
    Positive
    1

    XMedia Recode is really free. It is a bit too complete/complex but does a really good job for video and audio format converting once the interface is understood.

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    • Most users think XMedia Recode is a great Format Factory alternative.

    • XMedia Recode is Free and ProprietaryFormat Factory is also Free and Proprietary
  10. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

     298 likes
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    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.

    323 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Some users think Freemake Video Converter is a great Format Factory alternative, some don't.

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

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryFormat Factory is Free and Proprietary
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    MediaCoder

     109 likes
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    MediaCoder is a free universal batch media transcoder, which nicely integrates most popular audio/video codecs and tools into an all-in-one solution. With a flexible and extendable architecture, new codecs and tools are added in constantly as well as supports for new devices.

    162 MediaCoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Adobe Media Encoder icon

    Adobe Media Encoder

     28 likes
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    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    189 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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