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FormatFactory is an
ad-supported freeware
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multimedia
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converter that can convert video, audio, and picture files. It is also capable of ripping DVDs and CDs to other file formats, as well as creating
.iso images. It can also join multiple video files into one. FormatFactory supports the following formats:
Criticism
On June 22, 2009, Format Factory was hanged on the
FFmpeg
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's hall of shame.
An issue tracker post claims that Format Factory violates the FFmpeg license.
See also
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Comparison of video converters
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Comparison of DVD ripper software
This article lists DVD ripper software capable of ripping and converting DVD discs, ISO image files or DVD folders to computer, mobile handsets and media players supported file formats.
General information
''Note: Applications with a purple ...
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List of audio conversion software
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List of video editing software
The following is a list of video editing software.
The criterion for inclusion in this list is the ability to perform non-linear video editing. Most modern transcoding software supports transcoding a portion of a video clip, which would count as ...
References
External links
* {{official, http://www.pcfreetime.com/formatfactory/index.php
Audio format converters
Graphics software
Video conversion software
Multimedia software
Windows-only freeware