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Convert video or audio to the format you need
Choose an output for the player, recipient or editing task, then convert a video or extract its audio and check the result where you plan to use it.
Choose the output by its purpose
Sharing a video, listening without the picture and preparing audio for an editor are different tasks. First check which formats the destination accepts.
MP4 is a common candidate for video delivery; use WebM when the destination calls for it. MP3 is useful for listening, while WAV can suit an audio-editing workflow.
Match the method to the job
BENRI suits a quick conversion of one file in the browser. HandBrake is an option for more detailed video conversion settings, while Audacity combines audio editing and export. Choose with the length of the material and your normal workflow in mind.
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Compare methods for your task| Method | Useful for | What to consider |
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| BENRI Media Converter | Quick video or audio conversion in a browser | Choose the output without installing software |
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| HandBrake | Desktop video conversion | Adjust conversion settings for repeated jobs |
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| Audacity | Audio editing and conversion | Edit and listen to the sound as well |
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BENRI Media Converter: Choose the file and output in the browser
- Choose a video or audio file in your browser.
- Select a format for the destination, such as MP4 or WebM for video, or MP3 or WAV for audio.
- Adjust quality or audio bitrate if needed and run the conversion.
- Download the result and play it in the intended device or application.
BENRI handles video and audio conversion in one browser screen without installing an editor. The example shows MP4 converted to WebM. Choose MP3 from a video to make an audio-only version for listening.
An MP4 has been converted to WebM and is ready to download. (Japanese interface.)BENRI Media Converter: convert video or audio ↗
HandBrake: convert a video with a preset
- Install HandBrake and open a video with Open Source.
- Choose a suitable preset, output format and destination. MP4 is one option for sharing a video.
- Start the encode, then open the completed video from the destination folder.
Useful for detailed video settings and queuing several encodes. For standalone audio conversion, choose BENRI or Audacity.
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Audacity: edit and export audio
- Install Audacity and open the audio file from the File menu.
- Listen to it and remove an unwanted selected region if needed.
- Use Export Audio, choose a format such as MP3 or WAV and a destination, then export.
Choose this when trimming or other audio edits are part of the job. The result is an audio file rather than an exported video.
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Balance size with what the listener or viewer needs
If the destination limits file size, review the quality settings as well as the format. Check whether small text remains readable or speech remains clear in a short sample.
Use the intended player when judging the result, so the decision reflects how the file will actually be used.
Prepare a file ready for its destination
An MP3 extracted from a recorded lecture can be used for listening on the move. A video converted to MP4 can be prepared for a recipient’s player.
Open the downloaded file in the target app and check the picture, sound and duration to complete the conversion workflow.
