Freemake Video Converter Explained

Freemake Video Converter
Freemake Video Converter
Developer:Ellora Assets Corporation
Latest Release Version:4.1.14.1[1]
Operating System:Windows
Platform:.NET Framework 4
Size:283 MB
Genre:Video editing software
Language:English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Czech, Chinese and Japanese
License:Freemium adware
Collapsible:yes

Freemake Video Converter is a freemium video editing app developed by Ellora Assets Corporation. Designed primarily for entry-level users, the software offers a range of functionalities including video format conversion, DVD ripping, and the creation of photo slideshows and music visualizations. Additionally, Freemake Video Converter is capable of burning video streams that are compatible with various media, such as DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. It also features direct video uploading capabilities to platforms like YouTube.,[2] [3] enhancing its utility for content creators. The application's user-friendly interface and broad compatibility make it accessible for individuals with minimal video editing experience.

Features

Freemake Video Converter can perform simple non-linear video editing tasks, such as cutting, rotating, flipping, and combining multiple videos into one file with transition effects.[4] It can also create photo slideshows with background music. Users are then able to upload these videos to YouTube.[5]

Freemake Video Converter can read the majority of video, audio, and image formats, and outputs them to AVI, MP4, WMV, Matroska, FLV, SWF, 3GP, DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG and MP3.[6] [7] The program also prepares videos supported by various multimedia devices, including Apple devices (iPod, iPhone, iPad), Xbox, Sony PlayStation, Samsung, Nokia, BlackBerry, and Android mobile devices.[8] The software is able to perform DVD burning and is able to convert videos, photographs, and music into DVD video.[9]

The user interface is based on Windows Presentation Foundation technology. Freemake Video Converter supports NVIDIA CUDA technology for H.264 video encoding (starting with version 1.2.0).[10] [11]

Important updates

Freemake Video Converter 2.0 was a major update that integrated two new functions: ripping video from online portals and Blu-ray disc creation and burning.[12] [13] Version 2.1 implemented suggestions from users, including support for subtitles, ISO image creation, and DVD to DVD/Blu-ray conversion.[14] With version 2.3 (earlier 2.2 Beta), support for DXVA has been added to accelerate conversion (up to 50% for HD content).[15]

Version 3.0 added HTML5 video creation support and new presets for smartphones.[16]

Version 4.0 (introduced in April 2013) added a freemium "Gold Pack" of extra features that can be added if a "donation" is paid.[17] Starting with version 4.0.4, released on 27 August 2013, the program adds a promotional watermark at the end of every video longer than 5 minutes unless Gold Pack is activated. Version 4.1.9, released on 25 November 2015 added support for drag-and-drop functions that were not available in prior versions.

Since at least version 4.1.9.44 (1 May 2017), the Freemake Welcome Screen is added at the beginning of the video, and the big Freemake logo is watermarked in the center of the whole video. This decreases the quality of free outputs, and users are forced to pay money to remove the watermark or stop using it. Version 4.1.9.31 (11 August 2016) does not have this restriction.

Licensing issues

FFmpeg has added Freemake Video Converter v1.3 to its Hall of Shame.[18] An issue tracker entry for this product, opened on 16 December 2010, says it is in violation of the GNU General Public License as it is distributing components of the FFmpeg project without including due credit. Ellora Assets Corporation has not responded yet.[19]

Bundled software from sponsors

Since version 4.0, Freemake Video Converter's installer includes a potentially unwanted search toolbar from Conduit as well as SweetPacks malware.[20] Although users can decline the software during installation, the opt-out option is rendered in gray, which could mistakenly give the impression that it's disabled.[21]

See also

Related software
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Version history . freemake.com.
  2. Web site: Horton . Steve . 5 September 2010 . Freemake Video Converter Converts Files to Other Formats - For Free . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120411140008/http://www.pcworld.com/article/204787/freemake_video_converter_converts_files_to_other_formatsfor_free.html . 11 April 2012 . 1 November 2010 . . PCWorld Communications, Inc..
  3. Web site: Gordon . Whitson . 20 July 2010 . Freemake Is a Remarkably Simple, Yet Feature-Filled Video Converter and Editor . 1 November 2010 . LifeHacker.
  4. Web site: Top 10 Best Free Video Editing Softwares (sic.). Geeker Magazine. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130816083501/http://geekermagazine.com/top-10-best-free-video-editing-softwares/. 16 August 2013. 28 December 2013.
  5. Web site: Convert and share videos using Freemake Video Converter . ComputerActive . Incisive Media . 17 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110120010554/http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/step-by-step/1933367/convert-share-videos-freemake-video-converter . 20 January 2011.
  6. Web site: Freemake Video Converter . . . 11 August 2010 . 1 November 2010 . Jasmine . France . 5 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121005091706/http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20013361-12.html . dead .
  7. Web site: Freemake Video Converter . . . 7 September 2010 . 1 November 2010 .
  8. PC Praxis . Videos und Musik in Form bringen . German . Torsten . Schmidt . October 2010 . 149 .
  9. Web site: Freemake Video Converter 1.1: Brennt 40 Stunden Film auf 1 DVD . German . Online PC . 6 September 2010 . 1 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120305173154/http://www.onlinepc.ch/index.cfm?page=104029&artikel_id=24753 . 5 March 2012 . dead .
  10. Web site: Freemake: First CUDA-Supported Free Video Converter . 24-7 Press Release . . 13 October 2010 . 1 November 2010 .
  11. Web site: Freemake: Kostenloses Allroundpaket für Videoeinsteiger . German . Gulli.com . 22 October 2010 . 1 November 2010 . https://archive.today/20130103071550/http://www.gulli.com/news/14564-freemake-kostenloses-allroundpaket-fuer-videoeinsteiger-update-2010-12-20 . 3 January 2013 . dead .
  12. Web site: Freemake Video Converter adds Blu-Ray support, Web video downloading . DownloadSquad . AOL Inc. . 22 December 2010 . Lee . Mathews . 24 December 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131018041334/http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2010/12/22/freemake-video-converter-adds-blu-ray-support-web-video-download/ . 18 October 2013 . dead .
  13. Web site: Free video conversion, DVD backup . CNET Download.com . CBS Interactive . 17 December 2010 . Jasmine . France . 24 December 2010 . 6 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121006195450/http://download.cnet.com/8301-20_4-10476431-10084490.html . dead .
  14. Web site: Pssst, want to copy a Blu-ray disc? Freemake Video Converter 2.1 is for you. Peers. Nick. 14 February 2011. Betanews. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110216152934/http://www.betanews.com/article/Pssst-want-to-copy-a-Bluray-disc-Freemake-Video-Converter-21-is-for-you/1297714024. 16 February 2011.
  15. Web site: Freemake speeds up video conversion with DXVA technology . Freemake . 26 May 2011.
  16. Web site: Freemake Video Converter 3 supports HTML5, smartphones. Peers. Nick. 30 November 2011. Betanews. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20111201043029/http://betanews.com/2011/11/30/freemake-video-converter-3-supports-html5-smartphones/. 1 December 2011.
  17. Web site: Freemake Video Converter 4.0 acts as spur for Gold Pack add-on . 29 April 2013 . 2 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802082925/http://www.softwarecrew.com/2013/03/freemake-video-converter-4-0-acts-as-spur-for-gold-pack-add-on/ . dead .
  18. Web site: Hall of Shame . FFmpeg.org . 11 May 2011.
  19. Web site: Is Freemake Video Converter Free? The Latest Version?.
  20. Web site: Installs Conduit Search and SweetPacks . 13 June 2014.
  21. http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/620/753/original.jpg

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