15 Smashing Online/Offline File Converters (Including Many Video Converters)

Internet being such a huge network of computers, file formats are always a problem for not just a hardcore Internet user but also for a general user. While running some audio/video or might be trying to post a video to your website in a file format which works in all browsers you will always feel a need for a good video converter which can do the job easily every time without any hassles. So here goes a list of some cool file converters which could be used for the job. The list contains 4 online file converters (for any format), 8 online video converters, 1 offline file converter (for any format), 2 offline video converters.

- Online Converters -

These Could Be Used To Convert To Any File Format From Any File Format

Zamzar - Probably one the most easiest file format converter available online today on Internet. The special thing as you might have known by now is that it can be used to convert any file format to any other and is not made only for video conversion.

One needs to enter an email address where the link of the converted file is send. File size is limited to 100MB and at a time 5 files could be used (total size 100MB) . The link to a zipped file which contains all the files is send in case of many files being uploaded at one time. But the downside is it might take around 30 minutes to email you the link.

Media Convert - Slightly difficult from zamzar but still has a unique feature. One can specify a URL of the file if it is available online and get it converted to any other file format. Some extra advanced options are also available which you must explore.

Another exciting feature is that you can use it to take website screenshots too. You can also play with it by converting text to Morse Code. And hey it wont take 30 minutes too.

But the ads around could be disturbing if you are new but as you become used to it it wont be a problem ever.

PDF Online - It does much better conversion to pdf when compared to any other online converter. But note this, it will convert your files only to pdf and nothing else.

Here is a list of file types that can be converted to PDF's:

• Documents: DOC, RTF, PPT, PPS, PUB, XLS, MHT, TXT
• Images: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, WMF, EMF, GIF

Max file size is only 2MB. And you need to enter your email address to obtain the tiny converted file's link.

Media Converter - Another online video converter with a simple and cool interface. No registration required but if you want to convert files directly from youtube.com than you must register. They also use your email address to send you the link of the converted file type.

The ones listed now are made for online video conversion only.

Vixy.net - This service allows you convert a Flash Video / FLV file (YouTube's videos,etc) to MPEG4 (AVI/MOV/MP4/MP3/3GP) file online. When you submit an URL, it will download and convert to the video format. Then you can download the converted file.

FLVix - Free online video converter. Convert and download videos from YouTube, Google Video or directly from .FLV file. Play it on your PC, Mobile, iPod, PSP and enjoy!

All2Convert - The free online video conversion service allows you convert video from web sites like: Google.com, youtube.com, break.com, metacafe.com, myspace.com in all known video formats, such as *.3gp*.mp4*.wmv*.mpeg*.mov*.swf*.avi*.mp3 files.

You have to paste your video file from your computer in Upload Form, choose your output video format (for example in *.3gp) and press Start button. It will upload your file and convert it to the video format you need to have on your Mobile phone, PC, iPod, PSP.

Tubefish - A cool looking website which can convert your videos instantly to MPEG, AVI, MOV, 3GP and Divx.

Mux - Very simple. Enter the video URL, select the output format, and enter you email. Done!

Movavi - Another online video converter which requires your email to send you the converted files links. The unique feature is that it offers a widget which you can use in your website to convert videos directly from your website.

VideoCodeZone - Convert and download videos from popular websites without installing any software or downloading scripts to your PC. This is not just a service that allows for download of videos but you can save those videos in most formats available today, including MP4 for IPOD. Websites you can download from:

• YouTube (youtube.com)
• Google Videos
• Break (break.com)
• Many others coming soon...
• MySpace
• DailyMotion (dailymotion.com)
• MetaCafe (metacafe.com)

Simply copy and paste the URL of the video, select the output format and click the Convert/Download button.

You can also convert any flash video from your own local repository in your PC. Select the file and click the Convert/Download button.

Vconvert - This service allows you convert an Online Video like 'YouTube videos' to more popular formats like wmv, mov, mp4, mp3, 3gp etc. vConvert.net converts FLV to the selected format faster and less lossy than a typical trans-coder.

When you submit a URL, it will download the file to server and convert to the video format. Then you can download the converted file.

The only downside is that you cannot upload files from your computer.

- Offline Converters -
This could be used to convert any file format from any file format

Super - I am not counting the number of file formats it supports but let me tell you. You wont count either. The list is huge. Super is by far the best software which everyone should install to convert files.

The best feature which I love about offline video converters is that you do not have to reveal your email address and you know the time for which you have to wait for the files to be converted. No downloading uploading hassles.

The ones listed below could only be used for for offline video conversion.

Media Coder - Here is a list of the various file types that are supported:

• MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AAC+, AAC+V2, MusePack, WMA, RealAudio
• FLAC, WavPack, Monkey's Audio, OptimFrog, AAC Lossless, WMA Lossless, WAV
• H.264, Xvid, DivX, MPEG 1/2/4, H.263, Flash Video, 3ivx*, RealVideo*, Windows Media
• AVI, MPEG/VOB, Matroska, MP4, RealMedia*, ASF/WMV*, Quicktime*, OGM*
• CD, VCD, DVD, CUE Sheet

* supported as input only

You can even use this to extract audio files from a video file or even rip an audio/video disc. This can all be done without needing to have a media player installed since it has the necessary codecs built-in.

Any Video Converter - Any Video Converter is a professional video converter which can convert video files from various formats with fast converting speed and excellent video quality . It can convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for iPod/PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player or smart phone.

Any Video Converter makes batch file conversion simple. Create a batch list of any different formats and convert them all to a single selected format. The converted files will be saved to a pre-selected directory folder and the original files will remain untouched.