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What is a video converter?

4 de October de 2021
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Lire une vidéo, changer sa taille et l'éditer sont les trois fonctions d'un convertisseur vidéo les plus plébiscitées. © Jakob Owens, Unsplash
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Multiple video formats are available, depending on the type of technology used or the user’s preferences. There are so many video players out there that it’s not always easy to switch between devices, especially when they don’t use the same technology. To be able to enjoy your videos on all of your players, it is essential to use a video converter. Discover all our explanations on the subject.

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Also known as a transcoder, the video converter can take the form of a hardware or software device designed to convert one file format to another. In this way it is possible to digitaliser a DVD. It can for example be useful to connect an old monitor to a new one. computer, or the opposite.

Each video format has its own resolution and specific video capabilities: it is true that converting a signal can sometimes result in a lower quality signal. On the Web, various platforms allow you to watch videos. All different, they each accept very specific file formats. However, most conversion software does not necessarily take into account the multitude of codecs available: from this arises the need to convert a video.

Why use a video converter?

A video converter has several functions, here are the ones that are most appreciated by users.

  • Play a video on any type of device

It is common to not be able to watch a movie or video on a given device, due to a format issue. To solve the problem, it is possible to use a video converter software. A good converter will allow you to change the format of the video file, so that it can be played on any medium.

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  • Change the size of a video

A video converter also makes it possible to modify the size of a video file, which in particular facilitates its insertion on an online platform. During the conversion, the software decrypts the original video, thanks to its decoder. The data collected during the process is then encoded differently. The size of the video is reduced due to data loss but it absolutely does not affect the quality of the video as these changes are invisible to theeye not.

Some converters allow you to edit a video, before changing its format. Some modifications of the file may sometimes be necessary in order to allow a better reading of the new file on the chosen device, for example. The diffusion of the video is thus improved.

With a video converter, there is no longer any question of struggling with a format compatible with a device equipped with Windows, but which cannot be read on equipment equipped with a Mac system, Android or iOS. If you are not comfortable with converting files, you can use an online tutorial to complete the various steps step by step.

Article produced in partnership with the WinXDVD teams

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