Existing users, 
You can use ffmpeg to convert almost any format to anything and its free.
http://ffmpeg.sourceforge.net/
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Universal desktop media encoder for web, mobile, DVD, broadcast.
Version: 5.3
use ffmpeg for free
Feedback Type: Commentary
Contributed by: anonymous3456 Friday, August 26 2005 @ 11:41 AM PDT
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Have Not Tried
Comments
use ffmpeg for free - skyo63
That's why he said "almost any format", I guess :)Tuesday, December 20 2005 @ 10:56 AM PST
use ffmpeg for free - sujovian.mac
fact is, ffmpex fails to complete alot of tasks, and offers no support when your file just won't transcode.Sunday, February 12 2006 @ 10:44 AM PST
use ffmpeg for free - JC at TT
OH PLEASE. I've used everything on the market trying to standardize on something. Yes, ffmpeg is "free" and will compress to several formats--BUT, it sucks so bad to use. I mean really, in a professional environment where time is money ffmpeg is NOT answer. Setting up a compression takes far longer than the compression itself, and because the user interface is so bad, there's a very good chance that you didn't get something selected correctly and you have to do it all over again (several times). Not to mention that it's a pain to install, having to go track down other open source applications from other sources to make it even function. Sorry, I gave it try and I much prefer software that does more than do a task for free, I need software and helps me complete my tasks and keeps me sane. So far, the best answer I've found is Popwire Compression master, it's not perfect but it's the best you will find.Wednesday, May 10 2006 @ 09:49 AM PDT
use ffmpeg for free - GrBear
Wow - you mean I can encode WMV with ffmpegx? Oh wait, no you can't!Reply to This
Monday, December 19 2005 @ 02:36 PM PST