Top Online File Converters - Convert Videos, Audio & Images

Free Online File Conversion Tools

Numerous online tools offer file conversion capabilities without cost, providing a wealth of functionality to users.

Zamzar

Zamzar functions as a comprehensive and freely accessible online file converter, handling a wide array of file types including videos, music, images, and documents. The conversion process is streamlined into four straightforward steps.

First, the user designates the file intended for conversion, either by locating it on their computer or providing a web address (such as a YouTube video). Next, the desired output format is selected (e.g., PDF, DOC, 3GP, iPod, PSP). Following this, an email address is entered to receive the converted file. Finally, the conversion is initiated.

Special features:

• A browser bookmarklet (available for Firefox and Internet Explorer) enables file conversion and saving directly from any webpage.
• Videos can be converted and saved while being viewed, with support for platforms like YouTube, GoogleVideo, Myspace, Revver, PutFile, Break.com, Apple, Trailers, Dailymotion, Metacafe, iFilm, Grouper, and Blip.tv.
• The maximum allowable file size is 100 MB.

Media-Convert

Media-Convert is another free service that supports the conversion of various file types, encompassing videos, music, images, documents, and archives. It boasts compatibility with a vast number of file formats.

The conversion procedure mirrors that of Zamzar: the file is selected, the output format is specified, and the conversion process is initiated. Upon completion, a download link is provided for the converted file.

Special features:

• Converted files remain accessible for six days, facilitating easy sharing via a downloadable link.
• Automatic input file format detection eliminates the need for manual specification.
• Advanced users can adjust conversion settings such as frames per second (fps), bitrate, codec, and audio rate.
• Files can be downloaded directly to mobile devices via WAP or GPRS.
• The maximum file size supported is 150 MB.

Mux (No Longer Available)

Mux specialized in converting YouTube and GoogleVideo videos into formats such as mpeg-4, Quicktime, iPod (m4v), flash video, windows media, mpeg-1/2, windows avi, 3gb mobile, and OGG Theora. While not as versatile as Zamzar or Media-Convert, it offered unique features.

Special features:

• A power mux option was available for advanced users, allowing customization of output file settings like bitrate, fps, and file length.
• A dedicated mux mobile feature (no longer available) enabled conversion to mobile formats (3GP, AMR) and free forwarding to mobile devices.