Rips BD/DVD to video files and Music CDs to audio files.

If you need to extract slides or pages from a document for presentations, use the document pipeline:

| Feature | Format Factory 5.9 | HandBrake 1.8 | VLC Converter | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (Ad-supported) | Free (Open source) | Free | | Hardware Encoding | Yes (All three major GPUs) | Yes (Limited to NVENC) | No | | DVD/Blu-ray Ripper | Yes (Basic) | Yes (Advanced decryption) | No | | Audio/Image Tools | Yes (Over 50 formats) | No (Video only) | Yes (Basic) | | File Repair | Unique to FF | No | No | | Work Stability (v5.9) | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 |

: Reducing file sizes by adjusting bitrate, resolution, or using more aggressive compression codecs.

| Feature Category | Key Features in Version 5.9 | What It Means for You | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Updates ffmpeg core to v4.4, supports over 500 media formats, enables batch processing | Reliable processing, reduced crashes; handles all major audio/video codecs; automates large workload conversions | | Performance | QSV vp9 hardware acceleration | Leverages Intel Quick Sync Video technology for faster VP9 video encoding | | Audio & Video | Audio: echo, noise reduction, and reverse playback; Video: built-in filters for image stabilization and noise reduction | Professional audio cleanup tools; restores shaky or grainy footage and offers creative playback options | | Creative Tools | Random background music during video conversion, customizable timelines for watermark removal | Automatic audio addition for slideshows; precisely removes watermarks or blurring for any clip length | | User Experience | Updated music library, automated PDF compression after merging, output icons in settings | Easier music sourcing and document management with clearer visual conversion cues |

Whether you are converting an MKV file to MP4 or shrinking a massive 4K file, V5.9 handles it efficiently. Select your desired output format from the left sidebar. Click to upload your videos.