There are numerous video converters available in the market today, both paid and free. While paid or shareware video converters offer more advanced features, they typically come with a trial version that expires after a limited period of use. On the other hand, free video converters such as HandBrake, FormatFactory, Freemake Video Converter, Any Video Converter, Icecream Media converter, MeGUI, and DVD Video Soft – Free MP4 Video Converter, offer rich features that are comparable to paid versions. However, the challenge lies in finding a free video converter that produces high-quality video and converts it quickly.
To help you make an informed choice, we have tested the video conversion quality and speed of various PC video converter software. After thorough testing, we have shortlisted three widely-used and free video converters for Windows that produce high-quality videos at a faster speed:
1- Format Factory
FormatFactory is known for its ability to convert a wide variety of audio and video file formats, including rare formats. It also has several useful features such as the ability to repair damaged video and audio files.
2- Freemake Video Converter
Freemake Video Converter is widely popular for its fast conversion speed and its ability to produce high-quality output videos with smaller file sizes. It also allows users to edit videos before conversion, including the ability to add subtitles and crop the video.
3- Any Video Converter
Any Video Converter is another popular option that offers a simple and user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats and allows users to edit videos before converting them. Additionally, it has a built-in DVD burner that allows users to burn videos to DVD easily.
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Video Conversion & Speed Test
FormatFactory, Freemake Video Converter, and Any Video Converter are all popular video converter software available in the market. Each of these software has its own set of unique features that make them stand out.
Overall, each of these software has its own unique strengths, and the best choice for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
To conduct the video conversion test between FormatFactory, Freemake Video Converter, and Any Video Converter, we selected a high-quality video file with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels and a duration of 11 seconds. We then converted the file to AVI format using each software and measured the time it took to complete the conversion process. Additionally, we compared the file size and video quality of each converted file. Through this test, we aimed to determine which software offers the best balance of speed, quality, and file size.
Input File
Video Bitrate- 516864KBps
Audio Bitrate- 1536KBps
Framerate- 30FPS
Audio Sample Rate- 48000Hz
Audio Channel- 2.0
Duration- 11 Seconds
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Video Output Setting-
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Audio Output Setting-
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MP4 With H264 Encode
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AAC
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Output Resolution – 1280X720P
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Sample Rate- 44000Hz
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Bitrate- 5000KBps
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Audio Bitrate- 320KBps
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FPS & Aspect Ratio- Automatic
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Audio Channel- 2.0
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FormatFactory
Output size-
Video Bitrate- 6561KBps
Audio Bitrate- 272KBps
VIdeo Size- 5.03 MB
Video & Audio Quality- Good & Clear.
Conversion Time- 21.18 Seconds
Freemake Video Converter
Output size-
Video Bitrate- 1598 KBps
Audio Bitrate- 161 KBps
VIdeo Size- 2.31MB
Video & Audio Quality- Good & Clear
Conversion Time- 8.15 Seconds
Any Video Converter
Output size-
Video Bitrate- 4061KBps
Audio Bitrate- 162KBps
VIdeo Size- 5.54MB
Video & Audio Quality- Good & Clear
Conversion Time-10.09 Seconds
Conclusion
After our extensive testing, we have come to the conclusion that Freemake Video Converter outperforms both FormatFactory and Any Video Converter in terms of conversion speed. Furthermore, Freemake Video Converter is capable of producing video files with lower file sizes without compromising on the quality of the output video. Therefore, we highly recommend using Freemake Video Converter as your go-to video converter software.
Except your results show that Freemake doesn’t have the same quality video bitrate?