Absolute Video Converter Editor's Review

Absolute Video Converter is a program designed for video files' conversion, to extract audio from video files and to extract images from video files.

The interface has a nice design and large buttons, which facilitate each operation. The conversion process is easy to complete. Add the selected files, select the target and the output format, and hit 'Convert'. Beginners can use the default output settings, while advanced users can choose custom settings for each type of output files. The video formats handled are VCD, SVCD, DVD, MPEG, AVI (Divx or Xvid), and WMV/ASF.

In order to extract audio from video, you need to select the source file, select the output format and settings, and proceed. You can also select the start and the end time of an excerpt to be extracted instead of the entire file. Some of the output audio formats handled are WAV, MP3, and WMA.

The process of extraction of images from video files is very similar to extracting audio from video files. The graphics will be saved in BMP format.

The program performed flawlessly each operation. The interface is good looking, you can choose one of the two skins available and, depending on the chosen file format, the advanced users have access to advanced output file settings, such as video size, framerate, audio bitrate, audio and video compressors, etc.

Pluses: The option to preview all the file types in the built-in player; the batch processing capabilities of the program.

Drawbacks / flaws:

In conclusion: Nice, compact, fast, and reliable.

version reviewed: 3