Four Main Categories Of Converters.

Many free programs allow you to convert a file of one format to another. They can be divided into four main categories, the choice of the right of which depends on the objectives set by the user, supported file formats, and capacities for setting up the conversion.

1. The first category of converters includes programs focused on the conversion of audio and video for various devices (MP3 players, mobile phones, music players, game consoles …). Such programs have a number of preset conversion options for each specific device, but, as a rule, differ rather poor set of options (iWisoft Free Video Converter, Pazera Video Converters Suite).

2. The second category of converters is programs focused on custom mode of conversion. They have many options and opportunities for conservation in custom sizes and generally have a rather complicated interface. Such programs are designed for “non-standard” devices or compression of audio and video (MediaCoder, SUPER).

3. The third category – is hybrid programs which combine features of both above categories of programs.

The undisputed leader among such programs is FormatFactory – the most full-featured program for converting files from those that are present in this article. It has nearly 100 presets for different devices, converts dozens of formats, allows you to configure even the most complex options and save them in user mode.

The second “hybrid” program – Any Video Converter. According to functionality, it is similar to FormatFactory, but has fewer conversion options.

4. The fourth group of free programs for converting files is highly specialized programs that focus on performing the conversion of audio files. This specialization allows simplifying the interface.

Among these programs it may be mentioned Pazera Free Audio Extractor, which deals only with converting audio. As the source files, video and audio can be used, and the result can be saved in multiple formats. To use Pazera Free Audio Extractor is simple, but most functions are identical to similar products.

Nowadays the web provides us with unique opportunity to seek for anything we want without leaving our home. In addition many things can be downloaded directly to your computer. For example those who would like to watch a movie, can just download video from the Internet and play it with media player. But in some cases one needs to convert video to be able to play it.

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