AVS Video Converter does not simply re-encode your video files into your favorite codec or into formats that your hand-held or mobile device can play back, it also offers your video editing capabilities together with full DVD authoring tools.
The program’s interface is attractive and intuitive, and all its functions are neatly organized in a Windows-based tabbed ribbon. There you will find all the most widely used video file formats and the possibility of browsing all the other format supported in a simple and convenient way. If you happen not to be too familiar with video file formats, you can turn to the “devices” tab, where chances are that you will find your favorite gadget listed. Output settings have been grouped into useful and easy-to-use profiles, though you are always given the possibility of “designing” your own output profile.
Remember that this is not a simple video converter, but a tool that can turn your loose video files into fully-authored DVD discs. Thus, you will find a nice array of tools to edit your videos (cut, trim, add video and audio effects, transitions, etc.) and to add subtitles and new soundtracks to your DVDs. This comprehensive editing tool comes with a convenient timeline for you to add and arrange all your media files in a more intuitive way.
Thus, versatility is probably this program’s main asset – it can be used by both novices and experienced users, it can be employed to simply convert a video file or to extract its audio stream, or you can use it to create pro-looking movies in full-featured DVDs. Either way, AVS Video Converter is a tool worth trying.
Pros
- Support for all well-known video codecs and devices
- Attractive and well-organized interface
- Configurable output settings
- Full-featured video editing and DVD creation tool
- Subtitle support
- Specific output settings for Dropbox, Flickr, YouTube, Facebook, etc
Cons
- None
AVS Video Converter - I have loads of mp4 & mkv files that I added to a USB stick BUT my LG TV sees the files but wont play them. Anyone know how to convert them so I can watch them (to what type and profile), using AVS Video Converter. If no good, any other free tools that can do this Thanks
AVS Video Converter is a useful and compatible tool both for professionals and general use...I had little difficulty working with this program mainly due to its friendly interface! Many of my videos or films were incompatible with my LG Smart TV so I had to convert them...piece of cake with AVS Video Converter!
OK big problem while trying AVS coverter. I have an old movie on ISO. a Ma&Pa Kettle film 46 minutes long. On ISO (7 VOB files most with 1G file sizes) I attempted to convert it to mp4 using AVS. No matter how hard I tried the the smallest I could get AVS to convert to ended up with a 3.5Gig mp4 with this 46minute film and that was using the bit rate calculator to the smallest allowable size! And even then the film is un-watchable! I finally used FreeMake in mp4 setting size to 640x480 (same as AVS) and 700 Bitrated at 24FPS and achieved a very nice mp4 @ 246MB! Automation seems to be the biggest problem I ran into. AVS limits formats, allows no real user control and seems to be confused with these larger files in VOB. Freemake ignored the input size and allowed me to indicate size, bitrate (with no blocking if calculator said no) and Sound size and resulted in the expected results. Unless I really missed something, I am at a lose? Pleas let me know and I will retry with second ISO.
Just an FYI. Freemake was free... for a $5 donation I got full version that Automatically crops out black borders plus more. Best deal for a working converter. Still having problems with AVS with VOB, but seems to work well with other formats. Also has a better effects editor than Freemake but I still use my Nero for these.