Avidemux
Trim adverts out of a recording, apply filters or re-encode a clip with Avidemux, a free GPL video editor. Downloads for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Converters
Free converters for video, audio, images, e-books and documents: what each one handles and where to get it officially.
9 programs
Software
ImageMagick
Convert, resize and edit images in more than 200 formats with ImageMagick. Which Windows installer to choose, Homebrew on Mac and two starter commands.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Shutter Encoder
Shutter Encoder puts FFmpeg behind a clear interface: convert, compress, cut without re-encoding and add subtitles. Downloads for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
fre:ac
Rip audio CDs and convert MP3, FLAC, AAC, Opus or WAV with fre:ac, a free open-source converter. Installer, portable ZIP and the platforms it runs on.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Pandoc
Write once in Markdown and export to Word, HTML, LaTeX or PDF. How to install Pandoc on Windows, macOS or Linux and run your first conversion.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Calibre
Calibre keeps your e-book library tidy, converts between formats and sends books to your reader. Which version fits your Windows or Mac, and how to start.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
XnConvert
Resize, rename and convert hundreds of pictures in one go. XnConvert reads more than 500 image formats and saves presets you can reuse. Download link.
Free
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
FFmpeg
FFmpeg converts almost any video or audio file from the command line. Where to get a ready-made build for your system and two first commands to try.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
HandBrake
Download HandBrake, the free, open-source video transcoder that converts and compresses videos to MP4, MKV or WebM with ready presets. Official link.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux