How to use Format Factory? How to use Format Factory? How to work in the format factory program

The Format Factory software suite includes support for Linux and Windows operating systems. The software can work with multimedia files of most known formats; it is multimedia software. In this article we will look at how to work with this program.

Interface features

Performing the conversion procedure

Now let's look at how to perform the conversion procedure.

Select the type of format to which you want to convert the file.
A new window will open. In it you need to select and add an object, specify parameters, location on the computer and folder for location.
When preparing for conversion, you can select codecs, resolution, frequency, bitrate and other parameters.
For video files, you can specify the length of the video track (start and end).
Click the “Start” button and wait for the process to complete.

2. For audio files and photos, the settings will be similar. A big plus Format Factory is the ability to specify a template for conversion. Thus, having completed the procedure once, you will not have to repeat it in the future for similar files. To save the settings, use the “Save As” button and assign a profile name. Now the specified parameters will be recorded in the menu called “All in Expert”.

Using Third Party Features

IN Format Factory the user can convert data to CD And DVD-disks. Create option supported ISO or CSO-disks.
The developers have provided functions for consolidating audio and video, and added an analyzer with which you can obtain detailed information about the characteristics of a particular file. To take advantage of these features, you need to go to the “Advanced” menu.

Video: How to use Format Factory?

This free and convenient media converter for Windows. The application has a wide range of video and audio conversion tools to make your content compatible with different devices.

BEHIND

Format Factory is a free application.
Simple and clean user interface.
Supports a large number of multimedia files.
Bonuses: video and audio composer and multiplexer.

AGAINST

The application only works on Windows.
Context menu options have compatibility issues with Windows 8.1.

Conclusion

Format Factory is a convenient and fast multimedia file conversion tool for Windows. If you need a free video converter, then this app is right for you. Moreover, the app offers email support. You can contact the service department at any time at [email protected].

Format Factory Review

To use Format Factory (FF), you must first download and install the software. I downloaded it from this official link. The file size was about 53 MB. I prepared this review using Format Factory 3.5.0 on a Windows 8.1 computer.

The installer comes complete with browser add-ons and interesting ways to modify the search engine. Therefore, be careful during installation. If you don't mind installing additional components, then just accept these extensions/modifications. Otherwise, simply uncheck the appropriate components and continue installing the application.

File Conversion

Format Factory offers a bunch of options for converting media files. After launching the program, simply drag and drop any media file into the application window. The application will automatically display the conversion option applicable to the file.

Then select the conversion format you are interested in and adjust the output quality. Here you can also select the path to save the output file. Upon completion of all manipulations, click on the OK button.

The window above shows a list of files that you are about to convert. You can add multiple files by simply dragging and dropping them or using the options on the left. All these options/buttons mean that your target file will be converted to the specified format.

When the conversion is complete, the software will let you know with a beep and a pop-up window at the bottom right.

Format Factory can convert video and audio, images and ROM devices (CD, DVD, ISO, etc.).

Using additional features

The main task of the Factory application is to convert or convert media files so that they are supported by multiple devices. I met quite a lot of users who used the application only as a converter. However, you can do a lot more with the Format Factory app. To find interesting features of the application, open the “Advanced” menu.

Video compositor, audio compositor, bulk renaming, and media file information sections are available here. As the name suggests, the linker helps to combine relevant files. Note that the video compositor only works with video, while the audio compositor can only combine audio files. If you want to combine video files with audio files, then for this you need to use a multiplexer (Mux).

The multiplexer allows you to make final editing by adding audio to video clips after they have been shot. With the Media File Info function, you can retrieve and display detailed information about a specific media file on the screen. And with the rename function, you can rename files in groups.

Settings

Obviously, each application has some means of customization and configuration. The Format Factory app also has a section called Options. In this menu you can find the settings offered by the application. The top toolbar contains a task list viewer, background color selection, language selection, and a help section.

Below is a picture of the Options window, where you can optimize the settings of the Format Factory application.

This is my experience using the Format Factory application. It seemed quite simple and fast to me. The application supports a huge number of formats. I also think the linker and multiplexer are worth using. Have you already used the Format Factory application? Share your experience with us in the comments section. Thank you for your attention!

Hello again, everyone and everything.

Today, our dear readers, we will talk about a very practical and useful program (who would doubt it), which would be nice to have in the media arsenal of every real user. In addition, lately, so to speak, we have been inundated with requests to talk about something similar, and we could not ignore these requests.

We meet our main hero of the occasion (drum roll :-)) - a very powerful audio/video converter and, I would even say, a whole media combine, whose name is Format Factory.

Actually, why wait... Let's go!

Format Factory. Getting to know the features and contents

I think you yourself know very well what a media converter is (what it is needed for) and that this is a very useful thing in any computer household (especially with the advent of all sorts of things, like tablets, smartphones and other media equipment that consume different file formats). However, despite the fact that the demand for them from PC users is great (if not enormous) and, it would seem, there is plenty to choose from, but that was not the case: some have lame functionality (and on both legs: -)), others have an “incomprehensibly crooked” interface, others, the saddest thing (very many), you also have to pay money for all this disgrace. But let's not talk about sad things, because they come across. We will talk about one of these (from the Free Time development group), as mentioned above, codenamed Format Factory.

As always, first you need to download this miracle of programming thought from the official website. To do this, simply use (the online installer will download, which will download the most recent version) or go to the developers page (1) and click on the “Download” link (see image).

Note:
Please note that the program requirement is the presence of a Windows operating system. However, for me it easily installed on a 64-bit system and is not particularly capricious.

Further, if you used the transition to the developers’ website, then we are offered a choice of three options for downloading the program distribution: through the main (1), auxiliary (3) servers and client (2) (see image).

Note:
Please note that if after downloading and installing you cannot run the program, then you must additionally download the patch with the VC10 distribution from Microsoft by following the appropriate link “VC10 Runtime – Download”.

Now it’s time to get acquainted with the declared capabilities of the software or, in simple terms, what it is good for and what it can do.

Possibilities:

Convert all popular video, audio and image formats;
Recovering damaged video and audio files;
Optimizing the size of multimedia files;
Support for multimedia formats of mobile phones, players Samsung, iRiver, Archos, etc.;
Zoom in/Zoom out/Rotate/Caption;
Copying a DVD disc to other formats;
Supports 60 languages.

Basic conversion functions:

Video format MP4/3GP/MPG/AVI/WMV/FLV/SWF/VOB;
Audio in MP3/ WMA/ AMR/ OGG/ AAC/ WAV/ MMF/ M4 A/ M4 R/ MP2/ FLAC format;
Photo format JPG/BMP/jpg/TIF/ICO/GIF/TGA/PCX;
Convert DVD to video files, copy CD to audio files;
MP4 files for iPod/iPhone/PSP/BlackBerry formats;
RMVB support.

Actually, a set of features from the “all-inclusive” category and nothing extra.

However, the program is not as simple as it might seem at first glance, and contains many more useful benefits, for example:

Connecting different parts of the video;
Extracting an audio track;
Overlay audio on video;
Functions for replacing the audio track of a video;
Converting video to formats for mobile devices (for example, 3gp);
Displays detailed information about files (using the built-in utility Media-File Info);
Supports batch processing of files and shutting down the computer after finishing work.

In general, what can I say, the program fully justifies its name “Format Factory” (and this is how Format Factory is translated). It is also completely free (which is good news) and supports the Russian language.

Note:
For the program to work correctly, it is necessary before installing it (for example, K-Lite Mega Codec Pack).

So, enough of the lyrics, let's move on directly to the process of use itself.

Launching, setting up and working in the "Format Factory" converter

Installation is extremely simple, done in two clicks, so there is simply nothing to describe here. The only thing worth noting is that it is advisable to check the "Install inside codecs" box (in the final installation menu) so that the program uses its own codecs when performing conversion operations.

After launching the application, the main program window appears before us (see image).

Let's start right away with the settings for ourselves, our beloved.

General settings are made through the menu "Actions" -> "Settings" (see image).

On the first tab "Settings" in the "Destination folder" (1) field, you can specify the folder where the converted files will be placed and apply a template in the name of the output file.

In chapter " After conversion"(2) you can define what action will be performed after the conversion process is completed: turn off the computer/open the folder with the result. The first can be useful when converting large files (or a large number of them) - you can start the conversion and lie down and press your pillow (:-)) - after the conversion is completed, the computer will be turned off. The second can be useful if the received files need to be copied or reproduced.

The "Sounds" section (3) is responsible for the sound accompaniment of actions in the program. Section "Miscellaneous" (4) - for the blood clotting program in the tray and its updating.

Although there are quite a few settings tabs (as many as 8 pieces), it is not so easy to immediately understand which is responsible for what, but, in general, it is not so critical for us, because the most complex and important things are already immediately configured for the usual user. If you are an unusual user (and among our readers you can often find such instances :-)), then you can safely delve (in more detail) into the settings, and tell us something valuable that we missed. We move on.

The general principle of working with Format Factory is extremely simple (just like twice two :)) and is fully revealed by the following 5 points:

In the left panel, select the action that needs to be performed with multimedia files;
In the window that appears, source files are selected and settings are made. Then press the “Ok” button;
In the main program window, press the “Start” button;
We are waiting for the conversion process to complete;
The files are ready for viewing (and are located in the appropriate folder).

Now let's illustrate the process a little. Let's say you need to convert a video file from mp4 to avi and do it with the highest possible quality. Select the desired format “All in AVI” (1), set the quality (the “Customize” button opposite the “Quality” line), indicate the location of the desired file (2) and press the “Ok” button.

Note:
If you initially did not bother to delve into the program settings and did not specify the final folder for the converted file, it is not too late to do so. Click “Select" and decide on the permanent location of your content.

Note:
Pay attention to such an element as the status bar (1), it displays what we are actually trying to do and what this attempt will then result in in the form of a finished file.

After conversion, you can safely go to the final file destination, where, in fact, the converted file should appear. Let's launch it and see if everything suits us.

The process of converting audio files/images to various formats is completely identical to the process of converting video. Experiment and see for yourself.

What I would like to note about the conversion process itself: firstly, the conversion occurs with minimal quality losses (if any), and secondly, the time during which the program converts files depends on the size of the files themselves and the iron agility of your computer friend. In terms of speed, Format Factory is, in general, not inferior to its paid counterparts.

Actually, the program coped with its main task, as they say, “with a bang,” but let’s not stop there and show a few more.. uh.. “tricks” that can be very useful to the average user.

Format Factory. What else can you do?

“Format Factory” provides users with a number of additional functions (in addition to the audio/video conversion process itself), let’s look at some of them.

Getting information about a video file
Some avid videophiles are obsessed with the quality of the picture their monitors produce. Agree, it’s nice when you have a monitor like a movie theater screen (with FullHD picture quality), and you can fully enjoy the riot of colors and the action that unfolds on the other side of the blue screen. Why am I doing all this..

In addition to a high-quality monitor (on how to choose one, a powerful hardware review in our best traditions will soon await you, don’t miss it), you also need a file of the appropriate format, bitrate, with the required codec, and other miscellaneous things. However, it is not always clear what kind of video file (with what parameters) is on the computer, especially if there is no decent player that can help with this. And here it’s not like FullHD, here you don’t understand what kind of HD file it is, what parameters it has and whether it will be played at all.

So, Format Factory comes to our aid, which can show fairly accurate and detailed information about video files, for example: format, duration, codec used, bitrate, number of frames per second, horizontal and vertical frame sizes, etc.

In order to obtain this information, you need to select the “Advanced” tab in the left panel, the last item in it is “Media-FileInfo”, then specify the file that we want to analyze (by clicking the “Select” button), and - voila! - at the same second we receive a rather impressive list of technical information about the file (see image).

Note:
Technical information about audio files and graphic files is obtained in the same way (described above).

How to glue fins video files
To merge 2 or more video files, you need to go to the “Advanced" tab in the left panel and select " Merge Video". After this, in the window that appears, you need to select the final format from the list (1) and add the video files to be merged. Before you start merging, you need to make sure that the source video files are located in the order in which they should appear in the final video. If this If not, then you can move them using the “up” and “down” buttons (see image).

Note:
Pay attention to the item “ List of files", which allows you to perform various operations with added video fragments, be it: deleting, clearing the list, playing and obtaining technical information. You can also combine not only several fragments of video files, but also feed the converter an entire folder with all the digital content located there.

Before merging files, you can view the source fragments and configure some codec parameters (the "Settings" button on the "File List" panel, see image).

“Use Multi-Threads" (use processing by multiple threads) - set by checking the appropriate box;
« High priority" - is set in the file context menu by right-clicking and changing the priority to a higher one (see image).

At the end of the process, you should end up with a kind of hodgepodge of two (or more) video fragments coming one after another. The process of gluing audio files is similar to that described above, so you can easily master it yourself, but we’ll probably look at how to put audio on video.

How to overlay audio onto video
A very useful feature that will appeal to novice video editors and more.

Let's say you recorded a video and want to put a simple background music on it. To do this, select "Mux" from the list on the left. Next, in the appropriate fields you must specify the name of the video file (1): only the video stream will be taken from it (attention!).

In the lower field (2) you should indicate the audio file from which the audio stream will be taken and superimposed on the above video fragment.

Note:
Don't forget to set the desired format for the final file and adjust the required quality (item "Customize" tab Mux).

As a result of all the manipulations done (indicated in the image), I got a rather funny video that demonstrates the gameplay of the video game Assassins Creed 3, where the main character runs around to the sounds of Rammstein :).

Let's see what you can come up with!

How to extract audio from video
I’ll say right away that there is no direct extraction function as such in Format Factory, but there is an “indirect” one, which also copes well with its duties.

In order to “extract” sound from a video, you should use the “All in mp3” item (the “Audio” tab). Then specify the video file from which you want to extract the audio track and start the operation (the “Start” button on the panel). Well... That's it, in just a few seconds you will be enjoying a separate audio track, without the “annoying” video :).

How to make a GIF animation from a video
It couldn't be simpler! To do this, you need to use the conversion to GIF item “Everything in GIF" (the command is in the "Video" section), and specify the desired video file as the source file ("File" button). In addition, you can easily configure the parameters of the animation file by clicking the “Customize” button (see image).

The following should be noted: the conversion of video into GIF animation occurs quickly and the final file is very miniature, the disadvantages are the problem with colors (typical of the GIF format), the lack of audio (this is a graphic format, after all). Therefore, take this into account and use only for your tasks.

Note:
Please note that the “Everything in GIF” command is also present in the “Photo” section, but in the latter case it is intended only for converting images, so there will be no animation.

Now let's go to the " ROM device/DVD/CD/ISO” and begin to reveal its usefulness.

How to Convert DVD to AVI
To do this, you need to select the item “DVD to video” (tab “ROM device CD/DVD”) in the settings window that opens, you must specify the DVD drive or the folder on the hard drive in which the DVD video is stored. Then select the final format/quality and start the conversion (see image).

Of course, the video conversion process is not fast, so you can safely go... and have some tea :).

How to Save Audio CD to MP3
On the same tab, go to the “Audio CD to files” section, then in the window that appears, select the CD drive, the final format, adjust the quality and start the conversion.

How to create ISO/CSO image from DVD/CD
To implement this, you need to go to the “DVD/CD in ISO/CSO” section, select the name of the disk drive (from which the image will be created) and the desired image format.

ISO image compression<–>CSO"
For some, the function of compressing the image in order to reduce the volume it occupies may be very useful.

For Format Factory this is also easy, just go to the “ISO” section<->CSO", specify the compression degree ("Configure" button) and begin the process itself by pressing the same "Start" button.

Well, the last thing (so to speak, for dessert :)) that I would like to mention is...

Bulk image conversion function
The function is quite useful, because there are enough situations that force you to resort to it: for example, you need to save many pictures in a different format, or rotate scanned pages, or add a watermark, etc. This batch image processing is easily and quickly accomplished using " Format factories».

To do this, you need to go to the "Photo" section, select the final graphic format, select the source files to be mass converted or an entire folder, set additional parameters: rotation, custom size, watermark and begin batch processing (the "Start" button, see . image).

After conversion, you will receive all files in a new format, and also with watermarks (if you specified them in advance in the settings).

Actually, the program has been mastered! Our little review has come to an end, which means it’s time to say goodbye for a while;).

Afterword

As you can see, the capabilities of FF really inspire respect, and the quality of implementation and simplicity of the program itself arouses genuine interest from users. And rightly so, because only by using this program can you solve a wide range of problems without resorting to the use of other highly specialized software. However, the choice, of course, is always yours, dear readers!

That's all for now, see you in touch. You know where to find us.

P.S. If you use Format Factory for other purposes (which are not described here) or know some secret features of the program, please share them in the comments to this article;)
P.P.S. Thanks to team member 25 KADR for the existence of this article

This section contains answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as various problems and their solutions.

Conversion

Sequencing:

Open the corresponding section (Audio, Video, Photo).
Select the format to which the file will be converted.
Click “Add file” and specify its location.
In the “Configure” menu, set the required values, if necessary.
Click “OK” and then start the process by clicking the “Start” button.

If you need to customize the program for yourself:

Open the video settings tab (for example, through the “All in AVI” item).
Select the desired item with the parameter. After clicking on the triangle from the drop-down list, you will be able to change it.
You will have access to settings: codec, size, bitrate, frequency, volume and others
After clicking “Ok” the settings will be saved.

Presets

The developers have provided the ability to work in a few clicks using presets. By switching to the profile tab, all parameters will be set depending on the selected preset.

Copying music from CD

To copy Audio CD music you need:

Go to the “Rom Device\DVD\CD\ISO” section.
Select "Audio CD to files".
Select drive letter.
Mark the required tracks.
Select the format to which the songs will be converted.
In the "Highest Quality" menu, you can adjust the quality of audio files.
After setting, press “START”.

Saving task lists

The following operations must be performed:

Drag files onto the program interface.
Select the format to convert.
Adjust file quality.
Open the "Task" menu.
Select “Save Task List” and specify the location to save the list.

To load the task list, you must select “Load Task List” accordingly.

Combining audio and video

To combine an audio track and video recording you must:

Open the “Advanced” section.
Select "MUX".
In the menu that opens, add an audio file and video recording. To edit videos, you can use “Settings”.
Select the format and quality of the final video.
Click “OK” and “Start”.

Error 0x00000001 Format Factory. What to do?

Format Factory error 0x00000001 occurs as a result of an incorrectly selected target format. For example, if you choose to convert an MP3 file to the same format. To resolve this error, you must select a different final format.

Format Factory how to trim video?

To trim a video you need to:

Drag the required video file onto the work area of the program interface.
In the window that appears, select the format, select the video quality level and click “OK”.
Right-click on the video and select “Settings”.
Use the slider or exact values to set the “Start Time” and “End Time”.
Click "OK" and start converting.

Video conversion

Converting video files is done using simple sequential operations:

Select the video file you are going to work with and drag it onto the program interface.
Select the required format from the menu that appears. You can also select the audio format, thus cutting the audio track from the video.
Open the “Indicator” section and select the required quality level. You can either use templates or enter the values yourself. The most important parameters are "Video size" and "Bitrate".
Click "OK". If necessary, change the destination folder and click OK.
To start converting the file, click the “Start” button.

Format factory illegal file name. How to fix?

This error is usually caused by the use of Cyrillic in the names of the folders in which the source file is located. To solve this problem, move your file to a folder with a name consisting of Latin letters or to the root of the disk.

If you need to change the format of a file, most users turn to the Format Factory program for help. This is due to the fact that this application has the widest, by the standards of converter programs, tools and a user-friendly interface. This article will explain in detail how to use Format Factory.

How to change the format

"Format Factory" is a well-known program for converting a huge number of formats. It can work with both video and audio files. So, let's move on directly to how to use the “Format Factory”.

As mentioned, the software interface is quite simple, but due to the extensive tools, the average user may have difficulty using it. From the description of the Format Factory program, it becomes clear that its main function is format conversion. Accordingly, it would be logical to start the “Format Factory” operating manual by using this option. So, to change the file format, you need to follow the following sequence of actions:

Launch the application.
All possible file extensions will be listed on the left side of the window that appears. You need to select the one into which you want to transcode any file on your computer. After this, left-click on the corresponding icon. Let's say we want to change the ISO format to CSO in the "Format Factory". How to use this opportunity? Just select the CSO format from the panel.
A window will appear in which you need to directly add the file itself for conversion. To do this, click the “Add file” button.
In the “Explorer” file manager window that appears, open the folder with this file, in our case the ISO file, select it and click the “Open” button.
In the “Destination folder” field, specify the directory where the modified file will be added.
Click OK.
In the main program window, click “Start”.

Immediately after this, the conversion process will start. Wait for it to finish, then open the previously selected folder. It will contain the modified file. This is how easy it is to change the extension of a file, but this is only the first stage of the guide on how to use Format Factory.

How to trim a video

In addition to simple conversion, you can also trim videos in the Format Factory program. This is a very useful function, since there is no need to install heavy video editors that have a huge number of all sorts of, essentially, unnecessary functions. In addition, this action can be performed right at the time of conversion:

Select the format you want to convert the video to. If you don't want to do this, then select the original one.
In a new window, add an entry. Let us remind you that this is done by clicking the “Add file” button.
Click on the "Clip" button.
After this, a window will appear in which you can trim off the excess. To do this, in the Set Range section, enter the Start Time and End Time of the source entry. For convenience, you can view the recording itself directly in the same window.
Click OK.

How to reduce video size

Although the description of the “Format Factory” does not indicate the ability to compress video, it is still present. By the way, this manipulation is performed relatively simply:

As in previous cases, open the program, select the format to convert and add an entry.
After adding an entry to the program, click the “Settings” button.
In the window that appears, find the Bitrate line and select a value from the drop-down list opposite it. The lower it is, the less the output file will “weigh.” But it is worth considering that its quality will also decrease.

After completing the steps, all that remains is to click the “OK” button, select the folder to save the file and click the “OK” button again.

How to rotate a video

If you need to rotate the video in any way, then you need to do the following:

Open the program, select the format you are going to convert the video to, add the source recording and click the “Settings” button.
In the window that appears, scroll through the list of parameters to the very end.
In the "Advanced" section, click on the "Rotate" drop-down list.
Select which direction you want to rotate the image.
You can also mirror it horizontally or vertically and even deinterlace it.

After that, you will need to apply the changes by clicking “OK”, specify the output folder and click “OK” to start the conversion.

How to cut audio track from video

In the conversion settings, you can remove the audio track from the video. This is done very simply:

Select the source video format.
Add a video from which you want to remove the sound.
Click the Settings button.
In the list of options, find the “Mute” option.
In the drop-down list opposite, select “Yes”.

After this, as when using the options described above, all you have to do is apply the selected option, specify the directory in which the file will be placed, and click the “OK” button.

How to extract audio track from video

Have you found a video whose video sequence is not interesting to you, but the sound itself is important? Using Format Factory, you can easily extract MP3 from any video:

Open the program.
In the "Audio" section, select the audio format you want to output.
Click "Add File" and select the video from which you want to extract music.
Click the Clip button.
Specify the fragment of the recording from which you want to extract sound.
Specify the save folder and click OK.
In the main application window, click on the “Start” button.

After this, the process of extracting the composition will begin. As a result, you will receive an audio file without video.

How to join two videos

You already know a lot about how to use Format Factory, but this is not the end of the program's capabilities. Let's consider another function of this converter - combining two different videos. Unlike previous manipulations, this action is not performed in the conversion settings window. Here's what you need to do:

Launch the Format Factory application.
In the “Video” section on the left sidebar, click on the “Merge Video” icon.
In the window that appears, click the “Add file” button.
In the file manager window that opens, go to the folder with the videos, select the files that you want to combine, and click the “Open” button.
Now you need to specify the format to which they will be converted. Let us remind you that you can leave the original one if you wish. The selection occurs in the corresponding drop-down list at the top of the window.
Just as in previous cases, you can set additional parameters for the entry being converted.
After completing all the preparations, click the “OK” button.

After this, all you have to do is click the “Start” button and wait for the conversion process to complete, which, depending on the size of the files, can take quite a long time. So we looked at the last, but not the last, function of the program in this article.

Conclusion

This is probably the end of this kind of guide on how to use Format Factory. Obviously, the program has a huge number of functions that are convenient and quite easy to use in practice. Note that the program supports 66 languages, including Russian. By following the above instructions, you can easily perform various manipulations with multimedia files.