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Downloads:
133,007
- Requirements:
Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
November 06, 2008
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Publisher's description of FormatFactory 1.45
From Syser Software:FormatFactory is a multifunctional media converter that supports video conversion from/to MP4/3GP/MPG/AVI/WMV/FLV/SWF and audio formats MP3/WMA/MMF/AMR/OGG/M4A/WAV, JPG/BMP/PNG/TIF/ICO. MP4 files support iPod/iPhone/PSP/BlackBerry format.
Version 1.45 adds Azerbaijani,Vietnamese and Ukrainian languages, adds "Custom" options saving.
Editor's review of FormatFactory 1.45
4.0 stars
- "Reformat for free"
Whether you're looking to change a video format to save space or because you lack a necessary codec, the freeware FormatFactory could be the last converter you'll need. It's not perfect, but it handles 12 types of video formats, six audio types, eight image formats, and DVD/ISO conversions with speed and accuracy.
The interface is simple and utilitarian, although spiked with format-icons and a big banner announcing the program's name for no reason other than to put lipstick on the pig. The left navigation holds collapsible links to the various formats you can convert to, based on type: video, audio, image, mobile device, and ROM device. Below the massive title banner, the central pane sports the aforementioned decorative icons until you start the conversion process.
Once you've selected your files, you can change the output quality to presets or custom settings. Hit Start on the Toolbar of the main window to begin the process, which is surprisingly fast for smaller video files. It does, however, eat up much of your processor while it's running the conversion. Because there are so many file formats out there and even more codecs, it's likely that FormatFactory will fail to convert at some point. Nevertheless, FormatFactory is a solid, free, catch-all converter, with excellent tools, like batch conversions, lacking only a more sensible interface.
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User reviews of FormatFactory 1.45
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 157 votes
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Version: FormatFactory 1.45
"VERY, VERY easy to use... Perhaps the best freeware converter out there..."
Pros: - Very easy to use
- Does the job very well
- So many formats to convert between
- It's free!
Cons: - Translations can be a little confusion
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: FormatFactory 1.45
Pros: Didn't use it much after initial failure so cannot comment
Cons: I've been looking for some time for a free video converter that will convert swf files to something more standard, preferable mpg. Despite many programs claiming to do this, I've yet to find one that works. FormatFactory failed instantly on this task without offering any clue as to the problem. Don't claim to do something when you can't !!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: FormatFactory 1.45
Pros: Its Free, PSP Works For PS3 Playing through USB Flash Drive,
Cons: you have to adjust the ps3 movie settings while playing to get the picture in full sceen, But im trying video aspect and 8 other user settings to tweak it so ill let ya know
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: FormatFactory 1.45
"Has Never Failed To Convert What I Need"
Pros: The ease Of Use
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: FormatFactory 1.45
"Outstanding, very easy to use & works nicely"
Pros: I've just downloaded this program, wanting to convert several Real Player .flv files to mp3's. It did the conversion flawlessly. The program is intuitive & a pleasure to use, not to mention free. Thanks Syser Software
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