How to Change a Video File Type? (Batch Support)

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About the Video File Type

How to Change File Type of Video Effortless?

1. Add Video Files

2. Select an Output File Type

Optional. Modify Video Parameters

3. Start Video Processing

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You know, 🎬 videos come in various formats, each suited for different uses, devices, and platforms. Have you ever spent ages downloading, recording, or creating a video, only to find that it's not supported on your device? It's incredibly frustrating! 😫

Many people attempt to solve this by simply changing the video filename extension. However, this is a risky move. In most cases, it doesn't actually change the nature of the video itself and could even corrupt the file. 😱

Therefore, this guide aims to provide a safe and efficient way to change a video file type.

🧐 About the Video File Type

Let's start by explaining some basics of video file types:

Container: These are file formats that store various data streams, including video, audio, and subtitles. Common container formats include MP4, AVI, MKV, and MOV.
Codec: This refers to the method used to compress and decompress video files. Popular codecs include H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, and AV1.

Changing a video's file type involves either:

Transcoding: Alter both the container and the codec.
Remuxing: Only change the container while keeping the original codec intact.

👉 I don't want to complicate things, here's the proper way to change the file type of a video.

How to Change File Type of Video Effortlessly?

If you're still confused with the above abstract concepts, let's jump right to the simple solution. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is an entry-level video processor that help facilitate the conventional video conversion.

It's a GUI-based application integrated with a rich set of features. Benefited from its intuitive and straightforward interface, it's quite simple to process videos like a Pro even if you're a beginner.

Step 1 - Import Videos Files

DownloadDownload and install WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC.
Launch it and open the "Converter" module.
Click "Add Files" to import the videos you want to change the file type for.
An even quicker way is to simply drag and drop them directly into the window.

💡 You're able to add multiple video files. This application supports batch processing, saving you a lot of time and effort.
💡 If interested, explore other modules ("Downloader", "Recorder", "GIF Maker", and "Toolbox") for extra functionality.

Step 2 - Select an Output File Type

This amazing program offers over 600 common presets for you to choose from.

The presets are organized in a very user-friendly way, grouped by major video/audio formats and frequently-used devices.

For example, if you want to convert your video file type to the popular MP4 format:

Click on the right-hand format image.
Head over to the "Video" category.
Then select the "MP4" profile, you're one step closer to achieving your goal.

💡 Similarly, you can also change video type to MKV, MOV, AVI, etc. as well as other device-compatible formats without further settings required.
💡 If required, it can be used to change audio file type as well.

Optional - Modify Video Parameters

If you're an advanced user looking for more control, click the "Parameter settings" button located beneath the format image.

This will open a new window where you can fine-tune the video and audio track parameters, such as changing CBR to VBR, adjusting video frame rate, resolution, bitrate, aspect ratio, volume, and so forth. The click OK to save the settings.

💡 The app shows an estimated file size in the main interface before conversion.
💡 Adjust bitrate, resolution, and compression settings to reduce file size.
💡 Adjust the aspect ratio if your video looks stretched or has black bars.

By the way, if you want to change video file type without re-encoding (video remuxing), just check your video codec and change the video encoder as same as the original video codec.

For example, if there is a MKV file encoded by H.264, just select MP4 profile and change the video encoder to H.264. That's how to change file type from MKV to MP4 without re-encoding, a.k.a. remux MKV to MP4, which makes the conversion super-fast.

Step 3 - Start Video Processing

All set? Click the "inverted triangle" icon at the bottom and choose an output folder.
Finally, hit the "Run" button to start the batch conversion.
With GPU acceleration enabled, it will enhance the real-time conversion speed and save time.

💡 Hardware acceleration (Intel QSV and Nvidia NVENC) is available for H264 and H265/HEVC encoding.
💡 The latest version of graphics card driver is required to utilize GPU acceleration.
💡 Learn more here: QSV Encoder| NVENC Encoder

🎉 Final Words...

Hopefully, I make everyhing clear and you've figured out how to change a video file type. Rather than renaming the video file extension to get a prompt message "If you change a file name extension, the file might become unusable." with a possible risk of video damage, this guide provides a safe and surefire method to change the file type of a video readily and efficiently. Free downloadFree download this app and start your work.

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How to Change a Video File Type? (Batch Support)

🧐 About the Video File Type

How to Change File Type of Video Effortlessly?

Step 1 - Import Videos Files

Step 2 - Select an Output File Type

Optional - Modify Video Parameters

Step 3 - Start Video Processing

🎉 Final Words...

❓ FAQs

Q1: Is there a limit to the file size I can convert?

Q2: Can I change a video file type without losing quality?

Q3: How do I change my videos to a file type compatible with my device?

Q4: What if the software doesn't support my video file type?