• AVS Video Converter is a powerful, full-featured and easy to use software to convert both video and audio streams of video files from one format to another, capture video from digital cameras or any other video capture device connected to your computer, burn DVDs, SVCDs or VCDs, extract a part of a video file to get a new file, extract single frames to image files and retrieve video files' information and much more.

• AVS Video Converter supports many various video formats: AVI, WMV, RM, MPEG, MOV, Mobile phone and other Mobile devices formats, and also Macromedia Flash format.. The software allows you to convert your videos from one format to another in various combinations. Additionally, you can adjust output file's technical profiles to satisfy your needs. You can customize your files for worry-free transmission via Internet to share your movies with friends, showcase your work online quickly or  prepare an outstanding class-project.

• AVS Video Converter can upload your created files to your mobile device. You can convert your input files of every supported formats to MP4 or 3GP format and right after that upload them to your Sony PSP device, iPod or mobile phone using AVS Mobile Uploader application. Now you don't need to use any additional software to burn a video CD - AVS Video Converter lets you create it in four easy steps. You will be able to play the output disc at any DVD player and watch your favorite movie at your home TV.

• In AVS Video Converter there is a possibility to record DVD, SVCD, VCD. You can convert your input files of every supported formats to DVD, SVCD or VCD and right after that burn it to a CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW and DVD±R/RW DL using the internal burning engine. Now you don't need to use any additional software to burn a video CD - AVS Video Converter lets you create it in four easy steps. You will be able to play the output disc at any DVD player and watch your favorite movie at your home TV.

• If you are not an expert in video conversion you can use AVS DVDtoGO that will do all the conversion for you. All you need to know is where the video file you would like to convert is situated and the device type you plan to watch your resulting movie on. All the rest will be done automatically - and with the best possible quality.

• AVS Video Converter gives an opportunity to merge two or more files in one, simply dragging and dropping input files from the Explorer and split video files using markers or limiting the size of output files. It also can automatically split files into equal-sized parts. It's also possible to batch-convert a group of selected files.

• AVS Video Converter has the advantage of various effects to help you achieve your creative best. You do not need to be a professional to use this tool. Once you get started you will be surprised how smoothly you go applying different effects and filters, trimming your files and adding banners and text. You can also preview the results to make sure that you achieved the desired effect.

• AVS Video Converter has a unique timeline tool, which allows you to achieve accuracy and precision in applying effects and editing your movies. You can use the following tools to navigate your video file (frame navigation).

• In AVS Video Converter there are two preview windows: in the left window you can see the start position and in the right one - the end position of the selected area. It's also much more pleasant to preview videos with sound - it's available with help of Start Play action button. At numerous requests of our clients we have included possibility to export audio stream from your media file as audio file.

AVS Video Converter is a dedicated tool for converting video files, including DVD video, between different video formats and for creating DVD video discs. Go trough free easy steps to create a video suitable for storage and playing on your computer, putting on your website, playing in your home DVD player or to rip DVD.

Step 1: Select the necessary output file format
Step 2: Open your input file using the upper Browse... button
Step 3: Press Convert now! to start converting.

If you wish to create video for computer

Select To AVI, To MPEG or To MOV to create high quality video to store and play it on your computer.
	Go to AVI Profile to select the codec that will be used to compress the video file. DivX and XviD give the best quality and quite small file size.
	Go to MPEG Profile to select the codec that will be used to compress the video file. MPEG-1 gives VHS video quality and relatively small file size. MPEG-2 gives DVD quality and big file size.
	Go to Quick Time Profile to select the codec that will be used to compress the video file.

If you wish to create video for Internet

	Select To WMV, To RM or To SWF to create video suitable for putting on the website or streaming through the local network or Internet. WMV, RM and SWF formats create small video files suitable for Internet. The quality is not very good and depends on the targeted Internet connection speed. Go to WMV Profile/Real Media Profile/SWF Profile to select the preset to create a file suitable for a definite Internet connection speed. Note: only RealPlayer can play RM files, while WMV file can be played by Windows Media Player and many other players. To playback created SWF files you will need the Macromedia Shockwave Flash Player installed.

If you wish to create video for a mobile device

Select To MP4 or To 3GP to create video to store and play it on your mobile device Sony PSP, iPod or a mobile phone.
	Go to MP4 Profile to select the codec that will be used to compress the video file. You can select MPEG4 codec and file type for different mobile devices: mobile phone, Sony PSP, iPod and other MP4 devices.
	Go to 3GP Profile to select the codec that will be used to compress the video file. MPEG-4 is recommended for use at higher bit rates when it sharpens the image. At lower bit rates it would be better to use H.263 codec.

If you wish to create a video disc for home DVD players

Select To DVD if you wish to create a video disc compatible with your home DVD player: VCD, SVCD or DVD. Check your player specification to find out what types of video discs it supports. VCD gives the VHS video quality. SVCD gives a better quality, but stores smaller files. VCD and SVCD require ordinary black CD-R/RW discs, so they may be created with an ordinary CD burner. DVD gives the best quality of the video, but requires DVD discs. A DVD burner is thus required to for creating video DVD discs. The conversion to VCD, SVCD or DVD may take several hours depending on your computer capabilities. Wait for the program to burn the converted video onto a disc.

If you wish to rip a DVD

Insert the DVD disc into your computer DVD drive, select VIDEO_TS.IFO file. Next select the output file format depending on purpose you want to create a file for. Press convert now! button to start converting. Or use the AVS DVDtoGO application that will help you rip DVD easily and convert it to any available format supported by the AVS Video Converter.

AVS Video Converter has a comprehensive toolset to handle any video image converting and editing task efficiently. To start capturing, converting, editing or burning just click the necessary button.

The main window comprises the following components:

Main Toolbar - the toolbar with the buttons that let the user select the necessary format for conversion;

Main Area - the area where all the main controls are placed;

Advanced Settings button - the button that lets the user open the information panel with the advanced video file parameters and aspect settings.

AVS Video Converter allows you to adjust AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, MOV, 3GP, MP4 or SWF file's technical profiles to satisfy your needs. You can customize your files for worry-free transmission via Internet to share your movies with friends, showcase your work online quickly or prepare an outstanding class-project.

To start the Profile Editor, you have to open AVS Video Converter, choose the format (AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, MOV, 3GP, MP4 or SWF) and press Edit Profile... button on the main window.

For details on specific profile editors, please refer to the respective chapters:

• AVI Profile Editor
• MP4 Profile Editor
• 3GP Profile Editor
• MPEG Profile Editor
• Quick Time Profile Editor
• WMV Profile Editor
• RM Profile Editor
• SWF Profile Editor

AVS Video Converter has an easy to use working area which has a set of buttons and tools to introduce various effects and modify their parameters.

To open this window, press Edit... button, which becomes available after you select the output file.

AVS Video Converter interface allows you to use keyboard shortcuts to facilitate the access to the main program features:

Main Window Shortcuts

Note: When pressing F5 to open a profile editor, make sure that the button with the required profile is activated.

Timeline Keyboard manipulation

Note: Make sure that the Timeline is activated.

Markers Keyboard manipulation

Note: Make sure that the Markers list is activated.