Green Free Video Converter 1.9

Green Free Video Converter 1.9 is a small free Windows program from FreeVideoConverter.us Inc that converts video files from one format to another. It helps when a phone, TV, editor or website does not accept the file you have. You can download Green Free Video Converter for Windows from freevideoconverter.us.

Quick facts

• Version: 1.9
• Developer: FreeVideoConverter.us Inc
• Platform: Windows
• Licence: free
• Size: about 7.10 MB according to catalogue data
• Website: freevideoconverter.us

When you need a converter

Video files come in many containers and codecs, and not every device plays every combination. An old camera may record in a format your phone cannot open, a video editor may refuse a file from a screen recorder, or an upload form may accept only certain formats. A converter reads the source file and writes a new one in a format the target understands, often with options for resolution and quality. Green Free Video Converter keeps this simple: add files, pick a target format or device preset, choose an output folder and start. Converting can also shrink large files by lowering resolution or bitrate, which helps when a video is too big to send. Because conversion re-encodes the video, some quality is always lost, so keep the originals and convert copies.

Guide: convert a video

1. Download the installer from the official website and install it, reading each screen.
2. Open the program and add your video files.
3. Choose the target format, such as MP4 for maximum compatibility.
4. Adjust resolution or quality if you want a smaller file.
5. Set the output folder and start the conversion.
6. Play the result before deleting anything.

Quality tips

• Keep the original resolution unless you need a smaller file.
• Avoid converting the same file several times; each pass loses quality.
• Convert a short test clip first to check settings.
• Laptops convert faster when plugged in.

Choosing the right format

MP4 with the common H-series codecs plays on almost every phone, TV and website, so it is the safe default. Older players and some car systems prefer AVI or WMV. For editing, keep a high bitrate so the editor has enough detail to work with. When in doubt, check the manual of the target device for supported formats before converting a whole folder.

Safety

Free converters are often bundled with offers for other software. Choose the custom installation if available and untick anything you did not ask for. Download only from the official site, not from portals that wrap installers in their own downloaders.

Pros and cons

• Pro: simple, small and free.
• Pro: presets make choosing a format easy.
• Pro: can reduce file size for sharing.
• Con: re-encoding always costs some quality.
• Con: fewer advanced options than larger converters.

Alternatives

Other converters in our listings include Format Factory and Any Video Converter. If a file only fails to play, a player such as VLC media player may open it without conversion.