This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough on how to convert videos using MiniTool Video Converter. Whether you're looking to change the format of your videos for compatibility or optimize them for specific devices, this tutorial will help you effortlessly navigate the conversion process with ease.
The Video Convert module of MiniTool Video Converter enables you to complete various conversions between popular video and audio formats.
Part 1. Convert to Video
How to use MiniTool Video Converter to convert one video format to another or convert audio to video? Follow the tutorial below.
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Step 1. Launch MiniTool Video Converter.
Free to run this free video converter on your computer and enter the main interface.
Step 2. Upload the video/audio files.
Under the Video Convert tab, open the Add Files drop-down arrow. If you select Add Files, choose the files you want to convert and click Open. If you select Add Folder, click the folder you want to upload and hit OK. Alternatively, you can add the files by clicking the + icon or dragging.
Step 3. Select a video output format and start converting.
To satisfy different conversion needs, MiniTool Video Converter offers two approaches to choose the output format.
Solution 1. Convert files to different formats.
1. Select a file you want to convert first. Then, click the Edit icon behind Target to rename the file and specify the destination folder. Then press OK to save your changes.
2. Click the diagonal arrow under Target.
3. Click the Video tab to view all of the output video formats.
4. Select an output format for the file, such as MP4, and choose a resolution preset from the right side. Here you can click the Edit icon to change some parameters for the output video. If you are not satisfied with the output formats, click + Create Custom to generate a new video format according to your needs.
5. In the pop-up Settings window, you can specify the encoder, resolution, frame rate, and bitrate of the video as well as the encoder, channel, sample rate, and bitrate of the embedded audio. Click the Create button to save the changes.
6. Select your customized output option and click the corresponding Convert button.
7. After conversion, navigate to the Converted tab and locate the converted MP4 file by clicking Show in folder.
8. Repeat the above steps to select the output format for other files.
Solution 2. Batch convert all files to the same format.
1. Open the Output drop-down list and specify where to save the converted files.
2. To view all output formats, click the drop-down arrow next to Convert all files to.
3. Go to the Video tab and select any video format as the output format, such as MKV. Now, choose a resolution preset for the output video files.
4. Hit the Convert All button to execute all operations.
5. Once the conversion tasks are finished, switch to the Converted tab and click Show in folder to check the converted files.
Tip: MiniTool Video Converter enables you to convert up to 5 files at the same time. You can change the number of maximum convert tasks by clicking the Settings option under the menu in the upper right of the main interface.
Part 2. Convert to Audio
MiniTool Video Converter is also an excellent audio converter, allowing you to convert one audio format to another or convert video to audio.
Step 1. Upload the video/audio file.
Go to the Video Convert tab and import the media file that you want to convert to audio.
Step 2. Select an audio output format.
1. Click the diagonal arrow under Target.
2. Switch to the Audio format tab.
3. Select an output format for the file, such as MP3, and then choose an audio quality preset from the right side. Click the Edit icon to make some changes for the output audio file if needed.
Step 3. Convert the file.
1. Click the Edit icon behind Target to give the converted audio file a name and specify the destination folder for this new audio file.
2. Tap on the Convert button to start the conversion.
3. Once finished, navigate to the Converted tab and locate the converted MP3 file by clicking Show in folder.
Part 3. Convert to Device
With MiniTool Video Converter, you can easily make almost all video and audio files compatible with your mobile devices.
Step 1. Upload the video/audio file.
Go to the Video Convert tab, and import the target media file to the program.
Step 2. Select a device.
1. Click the diagonal arrow under Target.
2. Click the Device tab to check all of the output devices.
3. Select a device for the file, such as Huawei Mate 30. Click the Edit icon to make some changes for the output file if needed.
Step 3. Convert the file.
1. Click the Edit icon behind Target to give the converted file a name and specify the destination folder for it.
2. Tap on the Convert button to start the conversion.
3. Once finished, navigate to the Converted tab and locate the converted file by clicking Show in folder.