The field of video conversion software is a crowded space. Still, HD Video Converter Factory Pro by WonderFox stands out. Among its notable features are speed, versatility, and a user-friendly design.
This Windows tool doesn’t only convert video, as its name suggests. It does much more.
You can download, edit, or enhance video and audio with a few clicks of the mouse, among others.
Who Would Benefit from This Program?
Before examining the key features of the program, let’s see who could benefit from it.
Content Creators
At the top on the list are content creators. If you’re a YouTube creator, blogger, or video editor, this tool will serve you well.
While it doesn’t boast the bells and whistles of a full-fledged video editor, it helps you complete quick tasks. We’re talking about quickly converting, trimming, merging, or enhancing your video footage.
General Users
For general users who often play videos on different devices, HD Video Converter Factory Pro will come in handy. You may need format conversions to play back video on smartphones, tablets, TVs, or gaming consoles.
You have ‘unlimited’ options to convert according to your preferred device.
Video Collectors
This tool is also a boon for those who wish to build a private library of online videos, whether for entertainment or educational purposes.
The developer mentions that HD Video Converter Factory Pro downloads video from over 1,000 websites. Among the sources supported are YouTube, Facebook and even Netflix.
No Technical Knowledge Required
Beginners may wonder if there’s a steep learning curve involved when using the tool. Do you need prior technical knowledge when using it? The good news is it can be used by a complete beginner.
How to Use
When you launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro, you’ll be presented with a simple, cheery interface.
The options available to you are Converter, Downloader, Recorder, GIF Maker, and Toolbox.
Converter
The converter module allows you to convert audio and video files to over 500 formats to suit the type of playback device and your preferred quality.
After you’ve added your video or audio file to HD Video Converter Factory Pro, you given a choice whether to convert to Video, 4K/HD, Web or Audio formats.
If you’re not sure which format to choose for a specific device, you select the device from the list and you’ll be good to go. It’s that simple.
Downloader
The downloader option offers you the facility to download online videos, especially from popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and more.
All you need to do is paste the video link. If the video is downloadable, you’ll be given various format options.
You can choose your resolution, file size, and even opt for downloading only the audio.
You can also download video subtitles, where available.
Screen Recorder
If you’re into creating tutorials, recording online meetings, or capturing gameplay, the recorder mode will serve you well.
Four main recording modes are offered: Custom, Full-screen, Game, and Audio-only.
In other words, you can record a specific window, your entire desktop, gameplay at up to 60 frames per second, or just the audio from your system or microphone.
The process is simple. Just select your mode, set the quality, and format. Then hit the Rec button.
There’s no watermark or recording time limit. You can even use GPU acceleration for smoother, high-quality results.
GIF Maker
With the GIF Maker, you can turn videos or sequences of images into animated GIFs. How does it work?
Add a video file. Then choose the exact part of the video you want. Adjust the resolution, frame rate, and quality, and then create the GIF.
GIFs come with small file sizes. They also have universal compatibility.
It’s perfect for creating short, shareable clips for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Not to mention forums or chats (such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and Slack), to add personality and humor to conversations.
You can preview your GIF before exporting it. This way, you can make sure it looks just right before publishing it.
Here’s an example of a GIF created with HD Video Converter Factory Pro.
Toolbox
With the Toolbox module, you can use the photo-to-video maker, split-screen video creator, ringtone maker, and subtitle extractor. With the first tool, you can turn a slideshow of images into a video.
With the other tools, you can combine multiple clips into a single split-screen video, extract audio to use as a ringtone, or pull subtitles from videos for editing or translation.
The advantage of the Toolbox is that it allows you to undertake a variety of tasks without needing separate software, making it a valuable all-in-one video solution.
Other Notable Features
Other notable features include batch conversion. This allows the simultaneous processing of up to 10 files, saving time for large projects.
There are also basic video editing tools for trimming, merging, cropping, adding subtitles, and applying effects. These features are available in the Converter module.
The video enhancement feature uses the Picture Enhancement Technology (PET-1) to sharpen and improve the clarity of blurry videos.
Conversion is sped up using hardware acceleration (NVIDIA NVENC, CUDA, Intel QSV) and Rapid Video Encoding Technology.
Limitations
Despite HD Video Converter Factory Pro excelling as a basic AV tool, there are some limitations you should be prepared for.
As pointed out earlier, the tool works with Windows only. If you’re on Mac or Linux, you’re out of luck.
You also can’t convert Blu-ray to other formats. DVD is supported, but the input format must be VOB. You can convert directly from a disc. Wonderfox has a different standalone tool for that.
The free version allows you to use only two pro features – video conversion and basic editing. You’ll need the Pro version to enjoy hardware acceleration, making GIFs and recording facilities.
Conclusion
Despite the limitations mentioned above, HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for converting and downloading AV files. It also offers quick and basic options for anyone needing to trim and enhance video files.
Its speed, wide format support, and advanced features make it a top choice for both casual users and professionals.
Its strengths will far outweigh its drawbacks for most users.
