TEncoder: a powerful, super-fast multi-threaded video converter
May 14, 2013 – 11:18 | No Comment
TEncoder: a powerful, super-fast multi-threaded video converter

Converting videos from one format to another can be a complicated business, so it’s no surprise that most conversion tools focus on ease of use above all else. But this can also mean the programs …

XnView 2.0 debuts new Metro toolbar style
April 9, 2013 – 12:51 | No Comment
XnView 2.0 debuts new Metro toolbar style

XnSoft has released XnView 2.00, a new version of its freeware multimedia browser, editor and creation tool for Windows. The tool makes it simple to browse, organise and edit images, plus includes a screenshot capture …

Hurry! Debenu PDF Tools Pro, normally $59, now free – but not for long
March 22, 2013 – 09:06 | One Comment
Hurry! Debenu PDF Tools Pro, normally $59, now free – but not for long

Debenu PDF Tools Pro is a powerful set of PDF tools which can help you to merge and split PDFs, convert them to text or images, edit properties, add or remove passwords and a whole …

Convert PDFs to HTML, SWF and more with PDFMate PDF Converter
January 30, 2013 – 09:13 | No Comment
Convert PDFs to HTML, SWF and more with PDFMate PDF Converter

Adobe’s PDF is a great format for sharing information with others, and normally you might go to considerable effort to export a particular file as a PDF document.
Occasionally, though, you might have an existing PDF …

Audacity 2.0.3 released, promises better quality and faster resampling
January 22, 2013 – 10:20 | No Comment
Audacity 2.0.3 released, promises better quality and faster resampling

Popular open-source, cross-platform sound recording, editing and mixing tool Audacity 2.0.3 has been released. Despite the minor revision number, the new update boasts several key new features, including a new resampling library, tweaked Time Tracks …

MakeMKV 1.7.10 Beta is your one-click solution to ripping media to your hard drive
January 3, 2013 – 08:10 | No Comment
MakeMKV 1.7.10 Beta is your one-click solution to ripping media to your hard drive

Everyone’s looking for that magic one-click solution to digitizing their personal video and movies collection. Often you find yourself having to jump through a number of hoops before you can get the movies in a …

Temperature, distance, mass, time – convert 613 units across 21 measurement types with ESBUnitConv
December 12, 2012 – 08:25 | No Comment
Temperature, distance, mass, time – convert 613 units across 21 measurement types with ESBUnitConv

Centigrade to Fahrenheit, miles to kilometres, pounds to kilogrammes – everyone needs a unit conversion tool occasionally. And if you’re working with simple units, and are online at the time, then a quick web search …

FlicFlac: a free, portable FLAC/ WAV/ MP3/ OGG/ APE audio converter
November 13, 2012 – 06:39 | No Comment
FlicFlac: a free, portable FLAC/ WAV/ MP3/ OGG/ APE audio converter

Converting audio files from one format to another can sometimes feel like rather a complicated process, where you need to browse device profiles and codecs, bit rates, encoding methods, sample rates and more.
If you’re more …

Miro Video Converter 3.0 updated with batch conversion, progressive output and more
November 6, 2012 – 15:50 | No Comment
Miro Video Converter 3.0 updated with batch conversion, progressive output and more

There are numerous video formats to choose from and you will at some point encounter a file which is not in the format you need to play back on a particular device. If you own …

Edit, convert and combine your movies with VSDC Free Video Converter
September 21, 2012 – 12:00 | No Comment
Edit, convert and combine your movies with VSDC Free Video Converter

We live in a true video age, where it’s never been easier to shoot quality clips of your own, or find movies created by others.
Actually playing those videos on your preferred device can be more …

RipTunes converts YouTube videos to MP3, ringtones and more
July 25, 2012 – 09:36 | No Comment
RipTunes converts YouTube videos to MP3, ringtones and more

YouTube is a great source of music videos and with the large number of privately filmed videos it is a great resource for tracking down live performances by your favorite band or artist. When you …