You have a folder of clips in assorted formats and a video site that only wants FLV. Re-encoding them one at a time is slow. E.M. Free Video Converter for FLV from Etinysoft is built for that job.
Quick facts
- Vendor: Etinysoft
- Platform: Windows
- Price: Free
- Output: FLV
Key features
Convert almost any video format to FLV
The program converts almost all video formats to FLV, so you can upload your videos to YouTube.
Download YouTube videos and convert them to FLV
It can download a video from a site like YouTube and convert it to FLV in the same tool. It can also separate (demultiplex) or extract the video and audio.
Combine batches of video and audio files
You can merge batches of video and audio files into one file at high speed. Etinysoft says the output quality stays high.
Capture games to video files
You can also record games to video files in various supported formats.
Who it's for
It suits you if you need FLV output for uploads or older Flash-based players and don't want to pay for a converter.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Free.
- Pro: Accepts almost all video formats as input.
- Pro: Downloads and converts YouTube videos in one step.
- Con: Output is aimed at FLV, a Flash-era format that modern browsers no longer play.
- Con: It is a Windows program, and Etinysoft sells a separate Mac converter.
FAQs
Is it free?
Yes, Etinysoft presents it as a free video converter.
Can it download YouTube videos?
Yes. It can download and convert YouTube video to FLV.
Does it run on Mac?
No. This is the Windows edition. Etinysoft sells a separate Total Video Converter for Mac.
System requirements
Etinysoft's older listings for its free converters give the platform as Windows 7, NT4, 2000, 2003, XP and Vista. DirectX 9 is also listed.