| Version | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Media Freeware |
| Release date | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Date added | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Os requirements | Windows 10, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 235,925 |
| Price | Free |
Description
Free Video Compressor is a free and lightweight compression software for video files, it can help you to easily compress video files and save your PC disk space. This software can work with many popular video formats, such as MP4 (MPEG), WMV, FLV, AVI, MOV, MKV, ASF, MPG, RMVB (RM).
Review
Free Video Compressor can reduce the size of video files with minimal quality loss. This free and easy-to-use utility handles most video formats; not just common types like MP4, WMV, and FLV but also MKV, MOV, and more. You can set approximate size targets for compressed files and specify audio quality levels to prevent distortion.
Pros
Basic but detailed: Free Video Compressor's dialog-style layout displays Video File stats like format, height and width, and audio, video, and total file bit rate. Options are also on the front page.
Size targets: Setting approximate Desired Video Size and Audio Quality levels helps the software maximize compression with minimal distortion.
Cutting and Scaling: Easy-to-use Cutting and Scaling tools can edit out segments or change a video frame's width, height, and aspect ratio.
Cons
Hidden Help: Free Video Compressor lacks a Help button but not a Help file: Clicking the program/developer's link accesses an online page of instructions. Clearer markings would help users who need the Help file find it.
Terabyte storage: Disc drives hold more and cost less every day; same for online storage, reducing the need to compress video archives.
Bottom Line
Dense video files are difficult to compress significantly, yet Free Video Compressor achieves results general compression utilities can't match. Old movie hoarders and other video archivists should take a look at Free Video Compressor.
