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June 19, 2007 1:23 PM PDT

Movavi: A free and embeddable Web video converter

by Josh Lowensohn
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Movavi is a company that provides a variety of software solutions for video editing and conversion. Today they've launched a free, Web-based video conversion service that lets people change the format on video clips without installing any sort of conversion software on their computer. Users can upload up to five different video files, up to 100MB in total space, and choose from 11 popular formats for output. The main use for services like these is compatibility with portable devices, or Web services that require video clips to fall under a certain spec for playback--the iPod and upcoming iPhone included.

Movavi is also giving bloggers and site owners a fairly simple way to add the new video conversion service to their site. Users can embed a line of code, to add a simple one-file-at-a-time converter widget. This widget lets users convert up to one file at a time, and choose from 11 popular video formats. All the system needs is your e-mail address, where it will send a link for downloading. One neat thing about the embed is that it shows you how far it is on the conversion while you wait. There are six different widgets to choose from; I've embedded one of them at the bottom of the post.

There are quite a few of these online video converters around, and many are tied to paid software solutions that don't have length or size requirements. At 10 minutes and up to 100MB, Movavi's file limitations are fairly generous, although I've got to be honest--I'm really not a fan of filling up my e-mail in-box with download links. I much prefer HeyWatch's system, which lets you watch the entire process right in your browser and even grab download links to share with others.

See also: Zamzar, MediaConverter, and HeyWatch [review]

Josh Lowensohn writes for Webware.com, CNET's blog about Web applications and services. E-mail Josh, or follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Josh.
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Email links vs. Sit right there
by aalaap June 20, 2007 12:27 AM PDT
I'd prefer getting links in my email because that means I don't have to just sit there and wait till the file gets converted. If I have to restart the PC or if my OS just crashes, I don't have to worry about having to upload my unconverted file again.

Besides, you can always delete the links that they send you, you know! :)
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Email links vs. Sit right there
by aalaap June 20, 2007 12:27 AM PDT
I'd prefer getting links in my email because that means I don't have to just sit there and wait till the file gets converted. If I have to restart the PC or if my OS just crashes, I don't have to worry about having to upload my unconverted file again.

Besides, you can always delete the links that they send you, you know! :)
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by predtech2 December 26, 2007 4:37 AM PST
I test it. Really rough and unstable soft. It's required more years to improving it to offer for commercial using. Strongly not recommended.
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by Mulboys November 25, 2008 3:49 AM PST
I prefer Nidesoft Video Converter. It is an excellent video converter with powerful functions. Download and install it here: http://www.nidesoft.com/downloads/video-converter.exe
and get more information here: http://www.nidesoft.com/video-converter.html

It surpass other video converters for its unique features:
?Convert between all popular video and audio formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MPEG1/2/4, 3GP, MP4, DVD, VCD, SVCD, MOV, MP3,etc.
?Convert FLV format (such as youtube, Google Video, Yahoo Video, Myspace Video) to iPod, support video crop mode setting and various output resolutions.
?Customize output file: setting Video Bitrate, Audio Bitrate, Video Size and Volume.
?The Video Converter allows preview; Allows you to select target subtitle or chapter.
?You could keep the default settings or set parameters of the video and audio codes by yourself.
?Easy and simple to use for beginners.
?Very fast converting speed and excellent video quality;
?So easy to use that only a few clicks are enough; Codes are all built-in;
?Optimized for Processor (SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow!) and Graphics Card Acceleration. The new version provides more friendly interface and better quality.
?Fully optimized for Dual Core, Hyper-Thread processor.
?Up to 4x faster than other software. Provide >400% converting speed, beyond your imagination;
?Free Update!!! Very good Day Email Service.
http://www.nidesoft.com/image/screen/video-converter-screen-large.jpg
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