Video Converter for Mac: turn files your Mac or phone won't play into ones they will
You have a clip in MKV, RMVB or WMV, and it won't open in QuickTime or sync to your phone. Clone2Go Video Converter for Mac is built for that job. It converts between common video formats on Mac OS X and includes optimized profiles for popular portable devices.
Quick facts
- Version: 3.6.1 (37.2 MB)
- Platform: Intel-based Mac, Mac OS X 10.5 or above, including 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Price: $29.95
- Trial: a third-party listing gives the trial period as 3 minutes
Key features
Convert between AVI, WMV, MOV, MP4, MKV and more
The converter handles AVI, WMV, MOV, MP4, 3GP, M4V, QT, RM, RMVB, FLV and MKV, so you can bring odd files into a format your player accepts.
Ready-made profiles for phones, tablets and consoles
You pick a device and the settings are chosen for you. The profile list covers iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android phones and tablets, Samsung Galaxy, BlackBerry, PSP, PS3, Walkman, Archos and Nokia, among others. You can also save and adjust profile settings.
Convert AVCHD camcorder footage without lossy quality
The vendor says the app converts AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) video captured with HD camcorders on Mac OS X without lossy quality.
Pull audio out of videos and DVDs
You can extract audio from video and DVD files as MP3, M4A, AAC or WAV.
Download web video, then convert it
An integrated web video downloader lets you save clips from sites such as YouTube and convert them for your mobile player.
Trim clips and choose audio track or subtitle
Basic editing is built in. You can trim video length, select the audio track or subtitle, and customize the output profile. In the Preferences window you can change the video encoder, resize video and change AAC parameters.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have a Mac and a pile of mixed-format video that needs to play on an iPhone, iPad, Android device or game console. It also suits you if you want one tool for converting files and saving web clips.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Wide range of input formats, including MKV, RMVB and AVCHD.
- Device profiles that you can adjust and save.
- Audio extraction and a built-in web video downloader.
Cons
- Mac only. The vendor sells a separate Windows version.
- The listed platform is Intel-based Macs, and the vendor's stated requirements stop at the Mountain Lion era.
- The trial is short: a third-party listing gives 3 minutes.
FAQs
Does it run on Apple Silicon or recent macOS?
The vendor's page lists Intel-based Macs with Mac OS X 10.5 or above, including 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion. It says nothing about newer systems, so test the trial before you buy.
Can it download online videos?
Yes. It has an integrated web video downloader, and you can convert the downloaded clips for mobile players.
Can I get only the audio from a video?
Yes. It extracts audio as MP3, M4A, AAC or WAV.
Is there a Windows version?
Yes. The vendor points Windows users to a separate Video Converter for Windows.
System requirements
- Intel-based Mac
- Mac OS X 10.5 or above (including 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion)
- About 37.2 MB for the download