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Best Video converters in 2026

Video converters turn video files into formats or delivery versions that fit your needs. The options here span web, API, Android, iOS, macOS and Linux, and some can run in a self-hosted environment.

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    Bitmovin Encoding

    by Bitmovin Encoding
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Bitmovin Encoding offers a broad set of streaming outputs, codec support and deployment choices for VOD workflows.

    7.7 Visit site
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    Convertio

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Convertio combines broad file conversion with OCR, batch processing and cloud-based work. A free plan is available, while higher plan limits and priorities require paid subscriptions.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Unmanic

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose Unmanic if you want plugin-configured automation for media libraries, with options for distributed processing and a self-hosted dashboard.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $36 Visit site
  4. 4

    Online Video Converter

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    OVC brings conversion, downloads, and basic editing together in a browser-based toolkit with a free plan.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    FLVTO

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    FLVTO provides no-cost YouTube-to-MP3 conversion across browsers and mobile devices, without a stated conversion cap.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    HitPaw Video Converter

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    HitPaw Video Converter covers conversion, batch work, editing, enhancement, and extraction across Windows and Mac.

    5.9 Visit site
  7. 7

    Dalet AmberFin

    Paid APIMacSelf-hosted+1

    AmberFin covers media conversion and packaging alongside audio, caption and workflow processing.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Comprimato Live Transcoder

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Live Transcoder targets live video workflows that need format conversion, stream adaptation, and synchronized feeds.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AWS Elemental MediaConvert

    Paid APIWeb

    MediaConvert combines video transcoding, broadcast features, and delivery formats in a cloud-based service. Costs depend on output duration and the features selected, so usage is a key consideration.

    5.3 Visit site

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Compare the price model, free-plan limits and trial terms before choosing. Check supported platforms, API or self-hosted access, and review the software licence if you need to read or change its code.

Questions

Which video converters include a free plan?

Convertio, Unmanic, Online Video Converter and FLVTO show free plans.

Which video converters provide a free trial?

Free trials are listed for HitPaw Video Converter and Comprimato Live Transcoder.

Which option has pricing from $36?

Unmanic lists a free plan and paid use from $36.

Which converters support API access?

API support is listed for Dalet AmberFin and AWS Elemental MediaConvert. Bitmovin Encoding is also an encoding service; check its current access details.

Can I use a self-hosted converter?

Dalet AmberFin lists self-hosted support.

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