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What's the best wmv to mov/m4v converter?

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Old 06-12-2008
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What's the best wmv to mov/m4v converter?

I'd like some opinions on the best wmv audio/video converter to mov/m4v or H.264

I have a bunch of videos I'd like to import them into iTunes and then later on sync them with the iPhone when i get it.

I have about 10GB mostly wmv some avi, I'd like to do batch conversion so I can just walk away or do it at night while I sleep.

I've tried a few programs in the past, but I'd like something that is top notch, and somewhat easy to use.

Thanks everyone! Sorry if this post is in the wrong section.
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Old 06-12-2008
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Well if you are looking for something good and free, then use any video converter free
http://www.any-video-converter.com/p...or_video_free/ (mp4 ipod video is disguised as mobile phone mp4)
if you want top notch and don't mind paying then any video converter pro($30)http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video/ or any dvd converter pro ($40)http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_dvd/
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Old 06-13-2008
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Thanks for the recommendations, I'll try them out.

After trying this out, it works great actually, however.. the file size is almost twice as big.

orig format: wmv audio/video
original: 35mb
video size: 800x600

output: 62mb
video size: 640x480
codec: h.264 mp4
audio: aac

is there anything else that will basically convert to a somewhat closer file size, storage will become a problem if I'm limited to the 16GB on the iPhone, but also want to view them on my iTunes library if im at the computer.

Thanks!

Last edited by zynizen; 06-13-2008 at 05:29 PM..
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Old 06-13-2008
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Does the pro version have better compression?
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Old 06-15-2008
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I believe the pro version has slightly better compression if you select ipod format over customized mp4 from the free version. I compared video converter free v2.6.0 and DVD converter pro v3.5.3
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