Sometimes converting audio and video files to some other format can become a mammoth task. People use various softwares to do the job and to be honest, they do a good job. The problem arises at the time of installing the software. It is asked to install various other tools that claim to speed up the PC and also different kinds of browser extensions.
The VLC media player comes to the rescue. It is thought that the player is used to play media only, but it has many additional functions. It can convert both audio and video formats into various other formats. A huge number of people don’t make use of these features, perhaps because they do not know that they exist or maybe even there is no need for them.
It is amazing how one can convert their audio or video file to any format using VLC. The software is completely free, is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and can play most media file types.
Given below are simple steps following which you can convert your audio or video file into different formats.
Step 1: Launch VLC media player and go to Media> Convert/Save.
Step 2: Click Add and select the file to be converted. Now click on the Convert/save option.
Step 3: click on the drop-down menu next to Profile to Select a format to be converted in.
Step 4: Now select the location and click on Start.
Note:
- Make sure that you’ve chosen the right format for the converted content for your device.
- In case a video is too large, you’ll see a timer showing the progress.
So, why bother with the frustration of installing different software when you’re free VLC media player has both audio and video converter already embedded in it? Listed below are the types of formats that can be converted using VLC media converter.
Audio Format
- Vorbis (OGG)
- MP3
- MP3 (MP4)
- FLAC
- CD
Video Format
- Android SD Low
- Android SD High
- Android HD
- YouTube SD
- YouTube HD
- MPEG4 720p TV/device
- MPEG4 1080p TV/device
- DivX compatible player
- iPod SD
- iPod HD/iPhone/PSP
Henceforth, you shouldn’t have any trouble converting your audio or video files into any format.
