You have a video that won't play on your phone, a TiVo recording stuck on your PC, or an MKV your TV refuses to open. Bigasoft Total Video Converter is a Windows tool for converting those files into something your device accepts, and for pulling the audio out of them.
Quick facts
- Version: 6.6.2
- Platform: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 (a separate Mac version exists)
- Price: $37.00 (shown as reduced from $47.00)
- Trial: free download, about 20 MB
- Refund: 60-day money-back guarantee
Key features
Convert between nearly any video format
It reads TiVo, HEVC/H.265, H.264, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MOV, MTS, MXF, WebM, VP8, Apple ProRes and many more. Output includes MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, MKV, WebM and others. It also handles H.265/HEVC encoding.
Convert audio and extract soundtracks from video
You can convert between audio formats such as MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, OGG, AIFF and DTS. You can also pull the music out of a movie or music video in a few clicks. The latest release adds DTS 5.1 channel support.
Device profiles for phones, tablets and consoles
Ready-made output profiles cover iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung Galaxy, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, Xbox, PlayStation, PSP and Apple TV. You pick your device instead of working out codec settings.
Basic editing before you convert
You can cut, trim, crop and merge clips, remove black edges, and capture a still image from a video. Merging several clips into a single file is built in. You can preview the result before converting.
Batch conversion with CUDA acceleration
Queue many files and convert them in one go. NVIDIA CUDA support speeds up conversion, and the vendor claims up to 10X faster. The process is three steps: add files, choose a profile, press Start.
Download online videos and convert them
The program can fetch web videos, up to 1080p, and convert them to the format you want. You can also convert clips to PowerPoint-friendly WMV or MPEG-1 for embedding in slides.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have a mixed pile of video files, such as camcorder footage, TiVo or WTV recordings, and downloads, and you want one Windows program to turn them into something playable. It also fits you if you want a simple three-step workflow rather than a full video editor.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very wide format support, including HEVC/H.265, TiVo and ProRes
- Device profiles save guesswork
- Batch conversion, preview and basic trimming in one tool
- Free trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee
- Interface available in ten languages
Cons
- Windows-only in this edition; Mac users need the separate Mac version
- Editing is limited to cutting, cropping and merging
- The speed claims come from the vendor and depend on your hardware
What users say
"Bigasoft Total Video Converter couldn't be much easier to use, and it supports batch conversions - really nice." — testimonial on the Bigasoft website
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. A free trial of about 20 MB is offered, and a 60-day money-back guarantee applies to purchases.
Does it work on Windows 10?
Yes. It supports Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000.
Can it convert audio too?
Yes. It converts between common audio formats and can extract audio tracks from video files.
Can it make files for my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. It includes output profiles for iPhone, iPad, Android and Samsung Galaxy devices, among others.
Is there a Mac version?
Yes, the vendor sells a separate Mac edition.
System requirements
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
- 1GHz Intel or AMD processor or above
- 512MB RAM or more
- 30MB free disk space for installation
- Super VGA (800 x 600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher