What is a video converter?
A video converter is a software program
that can transform video formats into one form or another. It is
an essential tool for dealing with the complex video coding of
today. It can change any video design to fit any device, making
it a must-have in our ever-changing world.
Why do you need to convert your videos
One of the reasons you need to convert your videos
in Mac or Windows is that many devices don't support all types
of files. For example, a video from an iPhone cannot be read
directly by most TVs and DVD players. So, what does it mean for
you? Well, if you have many incompatible videos with your
devices, that means you will need to convert them first before
watching.
What if you like the file format, but it's simply too big? You'll
probably need to cut out unwanted scenes and compress them a bit
to make them fit your storage device. Some files might be
tremendous but unsuitable for devices with small storage
capacity, so you'll need to do some conversion as well.
Another possible reason you need to convert your videos in Mac or
Windows is licensing issues. Suppose you
want to use a particular video on your device. In that case,
there might be license issues that prevent you from doing so -
one famous example is the usage of movies on Apple
devices (films purchased or rented from the iTunes
Store). A reason why most people use third-party programs to
convert their videos into compatible formats.
How to convert your videos
There are easy ways to convert videos for both Mac and Windows
users;
QuickTime is the default media player on
Mac. With it, you can export videos in different formats or
optimize videos from the Web. It comes preinstalled in all Macs
and Macbooks and can be installed on Windows directly from
Apple's Website.
On Mac, you can use Finder. It is a
management tool that contains options that can help convert your
videos. Follow these easy steps;
- Launch the folder where your video is.
- Click and select "encode selected files."
- A dialogue box appears where you can choose the output you
want your video to have.
- Select continue and find your video in the same folder as
your source file.
For Windows, they don't have a built-in video converter. However,
you can get the Video to AnyFormat
converter from Microsoft and follow these easy steps to convert:
- Click Add Media and choose Add Video.
- Choose the appropriate output format.
- Click Convert.
With some good news, Parallels has introduced a new application
Parallels Toolbox for both
Mac and Windows users. It has over thirty tools for macOS and
Windows. Earlier, Parallels Toolbox had a video converter for
Mac users.
To convert videos, you follow easy steps
as indicated on their website. However, with this new tool,
which applies to both Mac and Windows, you can convert videos
with just one click. The Toolbox makes it easy and eliminates
the need for many applications.
Conclusion
Converting your videos can be a tedious process, but it doesn't
have to be. We know that you want high-quality video without all
of the hassle and complications. That's why we've made our
Parallels Toolbox for both Mac and Windows users. With this
software on hand, converting your videos becomes something you
can do in minutes rather than hours or days. So, start saving
time today by downloading the free trial version now!
Also, feel free to check out our other products.