Format Factory - Free Media Converter
Format Factory is a free media converter by Free Time Software that handles video, audio, and image format conversions. It is ad supported but costs nothing. It converts between most common formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV for video; MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG for audio; JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP for images.
It runs on Windows only.
Conversion and trimming
Pick a target format from the left panel, add your source files, and hit Start. Batch processing lets you queue multiple files and convert them all in one run. Before converting, you can trim video clips by setting start and end times in the Options dialog. The application supports hardware acceleration for faster processing on compatible GPUs.
Extra tools
Format Factory can rip DVDs and audio CDs to digital files, though it cannot handle copy protected discs. A video joiner merges multiple clips into one file. There is also a basic screen recorder under Utilities. Audio extraction pulls the sound track out of video files and exports it as MP3, WAV, or other audio formats.
Advantages
- Free with no conversion limits
- Batch converts many files at once
- Covers video, audio, and image formats in one tool
- DVD and CD ripping built in
Drawbacks
- Contains ads and has been flagged for bundling data collection software (Bright Data)
- HandBrake is a cleaner free option for video conversion
- FFmpeg is free and handles every format if you are comfortable with command line
- Cannot rip copy protected DVDs
Who it is for
Format Factory works as a simple all in one converter for people who need to change file formats regularly. The Bright Data bundling concern is worth noting - check the installer carefully. HandBrake is a trusted alternative for video conversion. If you want maximum format support without ads, FFmpeg through a GUI frontend like Shutter Encoder is the cleanest option.
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Features & How-To Guide
| # | Feature | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Video format conversion 5 | Select target format from left panel (MP4/MKV/AVI/WMV) › Add File › Choose source file › Start. |
| 2 | Screen recording 7 | Utilities › Screen Recorder › Choose recording area/quality/format › Record. |
| 3 | Video trimming 2 | Load file › Option › Set Start Time and End Time with sliders › Confirm › Convert trimmed fragment. |
| 4 | Batch file conversion 7 | Add multiple files at once › Queue in one task › Set quality/bitrate › Start › All convert sequentially. |
| 5 | Sound extraction from video | Load video file › Choose audio format (MP3/WAV/AAC) › Start › Exports audio track only. |
| 6 | DVD and CD ripping | Insert disc › All to [format] › Choose output format (MP4/MP3) › Add disc as source › Start. |
| 7 | Batch photo and image conversion | Select image converter (JPG/PNG/GIF/BMP) › Add files › Set quality and size › Process. |
| 8 | Merging video files 2 | Load movies › Joiner function › Set clip order by dragging › Convert with joining. |
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