MediaCoder is one of the best free video converters as it can convert from almost any video format to another. It’s fast and is very flexible with its conversion settings.

As we are now using MediaCoder in our video conversion guides for our gadgets (i.e. mobile phones), I have made a general tutorial on how to use MediaCoder . This would help novice and first time users in using the software.

Why Use MediaCoder?

MediaCoder when first launched or opened, looks like it’s difficult to use because of the several panes, tabs, icons, and buttons of the software. Although video conversion is not an easy task in itself, these could confuse the user and divert his/her attention on the few core steps needed to convert their videos.

However, these several buttons and icons are there because MediaCoder has powerful conversion features which we can take advantage of. MediaCoder can be used to convert almost any video format into another with the specifications we want which makes it ideal for our video conversion needs. 

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What are the best free video conversion software out there today? Let’s take a look at these applications which help us watch our favorite videos/movies in the gadget of our choice.

Almost any gadget today, whether it’s portable or not, is able to carry and play video. Mobile phones are sometimes gauged on the extra features they bring which include video playback and video recording. iPods and iPhones are not just known for their great music and nice user interface but also for the clear video they bring.

However, as there are numerous video file types out there today, we often discover that we can’t play a certain video or movie that we like in some of our gadgets. We would need to convert them into playable file types by our gadgets.

That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the best free video converters out there today. You can use these applications to convert almost any known video file into another format that your device or gadget can play. (Be sure to check this page from time to time as we would be regularly updating this page for new video conversion software. You may also subscribe to the RSS feed or email updates – its free!)
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Using the best free video converters and the right settings, you can convert almost any video or movie to watch it in full screen in the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic.

With the success of the Nokia 5800, Nokia has released another phone much like it but with a lower price tag – the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic. Unlike the Nokia 5800, the Nokia 5530 doesn’t have 3G, has no GPS, and has a smaller screen (from 3.2 inches to 2.9 inches). Despite this, the Nokia 5530 is still a great phone as it is sleeker, cheaper and packs all the other good features of the Nokia 5800.

And like the Nokia 5800, the Nokia 5530 is great for watching movies and videos as well. Let’s now try to convert videos and movies for the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic.

Below are three video conversion applications we can use to convert videos and movies for the Nokia 5530.

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With the Samsung Omnia supporting DivX and other popular video formats, converting videos or movies are very easy.

The Samsung Omnia is a great touch screen phone powered by Windows Mobile 6. It’s a phone which more than lives up to the standards of smartphones today. Being a person who likes movies, I immediately noticed the great multimedia capabilities of the Samsung Omnia. It may be a smartphone and not a multimedia phone but the multiple video formats it can play especially DivX, make it great for playing videos and movies.

However, it does take a little step back in terms of the display. Compared to the Nokia 5800 which can display up to 16M colors, it can only display up to 256K colors. It’s understandable though as the market of both phones is different – the Nokia 5800 is a multimedia phone and the Samsung Omnia is a smartphone.

Display color aside, the Samsung Omnia is still great at playing movies and videos. It comes preloaded with a trailer of the movie Kung Fu Panda.

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Super Video Converter is one of the best free converters available today. It supports multiple video formats (even unpopular ones) and is very flexible.

We’ve been using Super Video Converter for quite some time now as it supports multiple video formats and its conversion options are very flexible. You can convert from almost any kind video format, and then convert it to another format with a different aspect ratio, video bitrate, aspect size, etc.

We now have quite a few tutorials on how to convert videos on various gadgets (i.e. mobile phones) in TechieChips. As we use Super Video Converter in almost all of them, I decided that it’s time to make a general tutorial on how to use Super Video Converter so that I don’t repeat them on every video conversion article I make.

In the middle of this article you’ll also see a list of all the video conversion guides I’ve made. You can always check this page if I’ve made one for your gadget (I’d be happier if you subscribe to the feed or email updates!). If not, you can always use the contact form (not the comments area please!) and ask me to make one for you!

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Using the best free video conversion software and the right settings, you’ll have the best movies and videos for your Nokia E75.

The Nokia E75 is another good business phone like the E71 and the E90. Like the two, it sports a large screen and a decent display for watching movies and videos. Combining it with the included 4GB microSD (you can put a microSD of up to 16GB) you can store and watch multiple movies and TV episodes in the Nokia E75.

Let’s now convert movies and videos for the Nokia E75.

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Have the best videos and movies for your Sony Ericsson G705 using the best free video conversion software and the right settings.

The Sony Ericsson G705 is a midrange priced quad-band phone with 3G, which has a 3.2MP camera, GPS, and Wi-Fi as its main features. It also has a good Media Center so playing music and videos are simple and enjoyable. For a mid-range phone, it packs a lot of features.

Let’s now try to watching videos and movies by converting them to a format for the Sony Ericsson G705.

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Converting Videos and Movies for the Apple iPod Touch and iPhone 2G /iPhone 3G is easy when we use the free Videora Converter made by Red Kawa.

For the iPod Touch and the Apple iPhone, we’ll be using the Videora iPod Touch Converter which is made by Red Kawa. Conversion would be easy as Videora is very user-friendly. Moreover, the Videora Converter was really made for Apple iPod products.

Download and Install Videora iPod Touch Converter

First we need to download the Videora iPod Touch Converter by Red Kawa. We won’t need any other video converter for the iPhone as we can use this one. More of this would be explained later.

Steps for Video Conversion for iPod Touch and iPhone

1. Open or Launch Videora iPod Touch Converter

When you open Videora while you are connected to the internet (Online mode), it will show a different user interface than when you are NOT connected to the internet (Offline mode).

This is what you will see when you open Videora when you are in Online mode (or when you are connected to the internet):

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Here is how to convert almost any kind of video or movie file to be playable to DVD players.

Whenever my family or friends and I have a gathering, we usually record videos using our video recorders or digital cameras. What I usually do after, is just share the video file to them and let them play the file on their own. Most of my relatives though (especially my parents, uncles and aunts), can’t figure out how to play it in a computer – providing they have one or know how to turn it on. I’m sure most of you have dilemmas similar to this as well.

I then thought that, what if I just share it through DVD? Every one of them has a DVD player and they just need to insert the disc to be able to play it. I then converted all my family related videos to DVD video files and burned them to a DVD disc so that even my grandmother who has a DVD can play it.

Here is a step by step guide on how I was able to convert any video or movie file for DVD players.

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We often use Super Video Converter for our video conversion guides. Here is how we should set it up before we do the actual conversion process.

In almost all of our video conversion guides, we’ve used the Super Video Converter as our software of choice. Not only is it free but it is also a great converter supporting almost any kind of video format which can rival paid versions in the market today.

For freshly installed or first time users of Super Video Converter, it is recommended that it be set-up or prepared first so that conversion would be easy afterwards.

1. Download and Install Super Video Converter

You can download Super Video Converter either from their official website eRightSoft or from Softpedia. If you are going to download it on Softpedia, be sure to download it from the (RO) location as it contains the working and complete installer of Super Video Converter.

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