Freemake Video Converter Review

We have recommended lots of awesome video processing tools like FonePaw Video Converter Ultimate. In order to help you find the best one that fits you, today we are going to make a depth review on another software — Freemake Video Converter. It is said that it supports converting videos of almost any size and formats and pretty easy to use. Is it such a powerful software? Let's test it together!

 

Part I Introduction

1. Freemake Video Converter is a free software that aims to help convert video/audio/photo formats into different ones like mp4, mp3, avi, wmv, dvd, iPhone, Android, etc. But some advanced features like removing the Freemake logo need to be purchased in subtitling mode or one-time payment mode.
2. Besides, it allows you to trim videos, add subtitles, and even burn files directly to a disc.
3. You can download and alter streaming clips from Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion, YouTube and other supported sites. Extracting audio files from video clips to modify them into other formats is also offered.
4. Supported Operating System: only Windows

 

 

Part II How to Convert Video Formats

The core feature of Freemake Video Converter is converting video from and to different formats. Read on to see how it performs.

Step 1: Download, install and launch Freemake Video Converter on your computer.

 

Step 2: Click Video button to add files to the software.

The page is shown as below after adding files by clicking Video on the left top corner. You can optionally edit the video by selecting the scissors icon on the right of the page. Press OK when you finish any edits.

 

 

Tips:

• The software will detect the audio automatically. You also can add audio by yourself.
• Adding customized watermark and subtitle can be achieved only when you buy the FreeMake Mega Pack.

 

Step 3: Select the output format on the bottom of the interface.

The types of formats are list at the bottom. Then, you can find more by clicking the preset pull-down list. Moreover, you can add a new output format by tapping Add your preset or just change some parameters by choosing Edit preset. On this page, you can also select the target folder under the Save to list.

As you can see, the notice that Freemake logo will be added to the video is on show. You have to buy a paid version if you want to remove it.

 

 

Step 4: Click Convert and wait for finishing.

If you've added more than one file with the intention to combine them into one larger file, select Join files at the top right of the program.

There is a pop up to show you the converting. You can check Shut down PC after the process is completed if you need.

Then, you can find the video in the target folder preset.

 

 

Part III Pros & Cons

 

Pros

• Basic functions are offered for free.
• Supports lots of formats
• Burns files directly
• Conversion is not speedy.
• The interface is friendly and easy-to-use.

 

Cons

It will run in the background and connect to sites on the Internet without permission.

• Only compatible with Windows
• Not multifunctional
• It hasn't been updated since 2017.
• Freemake watermark is attached if users don't purchase the software.
• Some sites are not allowed to download.
• Not all formats can be converted.

 

Conclusion

Freemake Video Converter is a great software with a simple design and concise interface for Windows users. Because it hasn't been updated since 2017, some presets are for the devices before 2017, not for today. Unlike FonePaw Video Converter Ultimate, it doesn't offer more functions such as making GIF, improving video quality and converting 2D to 3D, which can meet users' extra needs. Obviously it would be better if some issues can be solved. Thus, if you don't have too much demand for the video converter, you can choose Freemake Video Converter.