How to choose a video converter?

There are so many video resources in so many formats now, and you need to convert them to a certain format so that you can play them on some certain device. You need to choose a video converter first. Since most of the video converters are similar at first glance and those applications usually have many functions and features in common, it is difficult to make a decision. In fact, there is never the best option, but there is always the most suitable for your needs.

Here we list 5 essential features of video converter software according to the needs of most users and you may want to take a look when looking for a video converter.

1) Support almost all popular input and output video formats

The first thing to find out is whether the video converter supports the input formats you’re converting from and the output formats you’re converting to. Supported input formats should contain almost all video formats, while supported output formats should include most popular video formats. For example, Sothink Free Video Converter supports AVI (DivX, XivD), MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, TS, FLV, SWF, ASF, MPG, 3GP, 3G2, VOB (VCD), and DV. That will probably be enough.

Most video converters also support audio, and usually the formats should be MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC, AC3, OGG, MKA, FLAC, WAV, AIF, and AU.

Also, as a high definition video camera, the video converter also better supported H.264 HD video conversion.

2) Support popular media devices

To play videos successfully and perfectly on some media devices, especially HD devices, you need to convert the video to the correct format and proper dimension, zoom mode, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, etc. There will be no need to know such professional details if you choose some video converter that will automatically set all the related properties in the best way and directly convert the video to your desired target device. Just check if the video converter software is compatible with iPad, iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPhone 4, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, Xbox 360, Zune, Wii, Blackberry, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Google Android, Nexus One ,Samsung,Motorola,etc

3) Support trim video to trim

Since it converts files from some video or audio source, you can definitely trim the files to the part you really need. Many video conversion tools support trimming video to the desired clip and some of them even support trimming. It is also important if it is easy to trim. Directly setting the start time and end time of the trimmed clip will be great.

4) Support batch conversion and convert fast

Those are time-saving features that will come in handy when you have a lot of video files, especially large files, to convert. It’s easy to find out if the video converter supports batch conversion. However, what about the conversion speed? Check if the converter supports multiple CPUs and multiple threads. If it does, it probably converts fast. And Sothink Free Video Converter even supports auto power off, sleep and hibernation when the video conversion task is finished. It is another great time saving feature.

5) Easy to use

Some of the video conversion products have a wizard interface, while others offer the style of Microsoft Office. Whatever the software, it should be easy to use and easy to use. That is, the video converter you choose should make it just clickable instead of typing. Not to mention thinking or doubting. It is better that all the conversion settings are set automatically and you never need to know the details.

And what is more

There are also many other features that you could consider when looking for a video converter, for example, capable of previewing, supporting image output, etc.