All those without Quicktime Pro

I know that Apple iTunes now comes with “built in” H.264 video converter, but what if your video’s an .avi? Or what if you want to convert your movie to MPEG-4 instead of H.264? After all, you can get a bigger picture from MPEG-4 (480×480) on your iPod if you have one. Or maybe you hate Apple and praise everything not AAC, MOV, M4V, or any other stupid extensions. Plus, a little know fact to some is that H.264 looks like the back of a Sparkletts water truck during some dark scenes (a.k.a. it flickers). MPEG-4 doesn’t correct this, but it makes it less distracting.

I came across 3GP Converter a few weeks ago and I’m delighted to say I’m somewhat satisfied with it.  It’s fully functional for avis and (I think–I forgot) MPEG-4s from your digital camera that aren’t iPod format. Of course you could always resolute on stealing Quicktime Pro but please…do your karma some good (plus you know you secretly like Apple’s stuff but can’t afford it) and settle for this. You have to tinker with the Transconding.ini to get your video ideal (try deleting the resolution size to autofit your movie).

Fetch it.