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== Downloads ==
== Downloads ==
=== Converters ===
=== Converters ===
We recommend using [[FFmpeg]] for encoding/converting your videos. If you prefer using a GUI for converting to mp4, Handbrake is a decent option.
We recommend using [[FFmpeg]] for encoding/converting your videos. If you prefer using a GUI for converting to mp4, Handbrake is a decent option. Find a quick start guide here: https://handbrake.fr/docs/en/latest/introduction/quick-start.html
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| FFDshow || http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/
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=== Codec Viewer ===
=== Codec Viewer ===
Want to know how a video was encoded? You can use MediaInfo (open-source, at https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo) to gain insight into the video and audio codecs, bit rates, resolution, frame rate, etc.
Want to know how a video was encoded? You can use MediaInfo (open-source, at https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo) to gain insight into the video and audio codecs, bit rates, resolution, frame rate, etc.