How to Use Super Video Converter
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!
Download and Install Super Video Converter
You could download the latest Super Video Converter in their official website eRightSoft. However it’s very hard to find the download link at their official website as it’s buried several pages deep. I’ve provided the download link for the latest Super Video Converter below. I’ve also included previous versions of the converter as some people are having a hard time converting with the new one.
Latest Version:
Super Video Converter (build 46 – Feb 12, 2011)
Previous Versions:
Super Video Converter (build 37 – Jan 2, 2010)
Super Video Converter (build 36 – June 10, 2009)
Super Video Converter (build 35 – Jan 5, 2009)
Super Video Converter (build 33 – Sep 2, 2008)
Super Video Converter comes with an automatic upgrade. I however suggest that you fully uninstall any previous versions of Super first and then install the latest version.
Using Super Video Converter
The guide below is for the latest Super Video Converter. Previous versions may be a little different but the basics remain the same.
1. Launch Super Video Converter
Once it’s successfully installed, just double-click the shortcut icon at your desktop and then this is what you should see.
If you don’t see a similar screen when you launch Super, make sure the first option at the upper-left corner of the screen is selected – as seen in the screenshot below.
2. Select the Video You Want to Convert
Drag the video file you would want to convert, on the area where it says “DROP A VALID MULTIMEDIA FILE HERE”.
Once you’ve successfully dragged the file you want to convert to Super, it should be listed and have a checkmark beside it like the one below:
3. Indicate the Conversion Settings
This is where you enter the conversion settings for your gadget (mobile phone, video player, etc.). Below is a list of all the video conversion guides I’ve made which uses Super Video Converter.
Convert Movies and Videos for the Nokia N97 and N97 Mini
Convert Movies and Videos for the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
Convert Movies and Videos for your Samsung Omnia
Convert Movies and Videos for your Nokia E75
Convert Videos and Movies for your Sony Ericsson G705
Convert Any Video or Movie file for DVD Players
Convert Videos and Movies for your Nokia E90
Convert Movies and Videos for your Nokia E66
Convert Movies and Videos for your Nokia E63
Convert Movies and Videos for your Nokia 5800
Convert Movies / Videos for your Sony Ericsson P1i
Convert Movies and Video Files for your Nokia E71 / E61 / E61i
5. Encode /Convert your Video or Movie
Click Encode (Active Files) which is located at the bottom, and just wait for your file to be encoded. The longer the video or the movie is, the longer the encoding process.
Note: If you have the latest Super Video Converter, it would save the converted video in the same folder where the source video is. However, if you’re using Super Video Converter build 35 and lower, you need to set the folder where the converted videos are. You can do this by pressing Ctrl+T or by right-clicking any part of Super and choosing Output File Management. The default location where it saves converted videos is “C:\Program Files\eRightSoft\Super\OutPut”
Also while converting, Super displays a green bar to show the progress of conversion.
Sometimes it goes full and then resets back to empty (especially on large files). You might think that there’s something wrong with the conversion but there really isn’t. Just let it convert until it’s finished.
Easy isn’t it? If you have any questions on how to use Super Video Converter don’t hesitate to ask – you can do so in the comments section below.
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Hi.How do you add subtitles?
Why does it has always an error? the first try is successful.. but then it cannot be converted anymore?
my super doesnt show the buttons at the bottom..
please help
If you’re using a netbook like an Asus EeePC or Acer Aspire One, try increasing the resolution of your screen. It gets cut of when you dont meet the minimum screen resolution.
The eee PC does not change resolution (max 1024X600) which is not enough. Moreover it proved impossible to move the window with programs like Taekwindow. I believe, for the moment, is not possible to use Super in small sized PCs.
There’s a small icon in the taskbar which you can use to adjust the screen size. When you do increase it, your screen would scroll like an internet browser. Icons would stay the same but you can scroll up and down to view the bottom of the screen.
Hi, just wanted to tell you about a little trick I just thought of and tried since I use a mini netbook as well and ran into this issue.
Try changing the skin – on mine the Mac OS skin shows the top of the encode button. At least you can get that ball rolling. Hope someone finds this post helpful!
Thanks for the tip Becky. I’m sure other readers would appreciate and find your tip helpful.
Hi, there is no encode button to be found at the bottom?
Hi David,
If you’re using a netbook (like Asus EeePC or Aspire One) make sure you increase the screen resolution because Super has a minimum requirement for the screen size.
it does not work, i tried changing the screnn resolution, dam it
The screen must be set to a higher resolution before launching Super. Don’t launch Super then adjust the screen resolution.
is there a keyboard shortcut for the
encode process? thanks.
i have installed super video converter on my pc but it can not show full screen thats why i can not encode so plz tell me how can its show me encode option
Try increasing your video resolution. If you’re using a netbook it may be getting cut off at the bottom.
Hiii…
I downloaded the software in my notebook & then I converted a vedio file. After loading in my mobile it displays ” converted by non-activated versions”… Pl. help.
I haven’t encountered that problem before. Could you try by re-installing Super?
Hi,
Can we convert .vob files using SUPER??
Yes you can.
I have often seen that many MP4 converters does not provide 640*360 resolution exactly; and the screen is displayed as a strip confined between black borders. Can’t we get full screen view without affecting Quality….I have come across one software that gives full screen display but quality detroits.
Does this software solves all that problem???
If the source file is of good quality, it will convert the video without affecting the quality. Remember also that if the source video is not naturally in 640×360 and black borders are naturally embedded in the video, it would not be removed in the conversion.
I cant find encode button at the bottom of my screen.Is there any other way i can encode it
You might not have the minimum required screen resolution. Try increasing the resolution of your monitor. Restart Super after that.
Hi ,
I hope you can help .
How to uninstall any previous versions of Super ?
I can’t find it in control panel. Now I have deleted teh whole folder but do not workable.
Thanks…
TERRY
You shouldn’t just delete Super from the Program Files. A proper uninstallation should be done from Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP or below) or Programs and Features (in Windows Vista and 7)
Hi Ige,
Thanks for reply.
I couldn’t find Super in control panel thus I deteled it from programe file. However now, I would like to downlaod super but the system said old version was found in computer . After download super completed , it was no response when click the super icon.
Can you help ?
Thanks
I suggest you consult this article from ehow – http://www.ehow.com/how_2144130_deleted-files-addremove-programs-list.html
I entered an HD MOV video to be converted to a WMV. The result is a very long skinny image (horizontal).
I have checked and double checked the dimensions and aspect ratio, bit rate, etc. And it keeps coming out the same way. Any ideas on how to correct. THANKS, Jeff
the converted video didn’t play at my mobile phone
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you be more specific? Could you comment on the specific mobile video conversion guide I made?
hey
i converted a .mkv movie for my nokia 5800 but it runs only for half an hour i tried running in vlc bt vlc laso doesnt reads it after half an hour any idea??
plz helpp..
How can I use SUPER(C) to convert .avi files into smaller, compressed .mp4 files? It seems that when I change the BitRate the file size remains same…However I could be doing something wrong. Please helpl…
You can lower the Video Bitrate as it could lower the file size. Maybe your files are really large (or the videos are long) that’s why the converted file is still large. You could also try to lower the video scale size but I think that should be a last resort.
i tried to convert flv as well as mp4 to asf.
for both i got the remark “ERROR” with no further explanation of what is wrong.
how do i correctly change the format?
thanks
Have you tried other files? Maybe its a file problem.
How can I add subtitles on my Nokia E90 on the converted file
Sorry but Super doesn’t currently support subtitles.
hi i tried to convert avi files into VOB format so i can burn into dvds. However, i encountered errors each time i tried to convert them. I have changed the aspect ratios and tried also using different encoders. What could be the problem? Please Advise!
have you check out FORMAT FACTORY ?, also a freeware and I think the rendering is better than SUPER, also support subtitles.
Just my two cents
I use super to put movies on my phone. Works great. But is there a way where I can turn up the volume? The movie is a tab bit quite? Thanks
Hi,
It might be simple but I can’t find out how, how do I convert a whole dvd. I can convert avi etc for my Nokia E71 fine but not a whole DVD
Neil
hi…the software is amazing..i read all your steps and performed it properly..and i get amazing crisp videos on my nokia e63….but the problem is , after i convert 1 file…it does not convert another…even after i restart the program…i have to uninstall and re install super, to convert another file….please please help…i am always on the go…and i am relying on super to get my movies on my phone!!!!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
This has been reported as an issue of Super in some installations. I do suggest that the latest build of Super is always installed. But if that doesn’t work, try the previous versions of Super which I have also posted above.
…and is there any way i can donate without a credit card…i am just a student…and im really great-full for this software..its FANTABULOUS !!!!
I’m glad you found the information on this site useful.
Hello the software works fine
but when i put the video on the phone (phone memory)
it works but does not have any sound!!!
i tried putting it on the memory card but it says
the phone is not responding.
can you please help me
my phone is a nokia 5530
That’s odd. It should play nicely with the settings indicated – whether be it phone memory or through a memory card (although its recommended that you save it in the memory card). Have you tried it with other video files? Try to update your firmware through Nokia’s software updater.
I am trying to convert a DVD to mpeg to play with with Windows Media player. I can’t figure out how to do it using Super (or any other program for that matter) Help!
Hi Ige,
Just want to know does it convert flv videos to Nokia 5800 mp4 format…
Plz tell…
And…
Is there any software in which I can add subtitles to the converted file (especially for Nokia 5800 Compatible)…
Plz plz reply soon…
From what I know, Super doesn’t support the addition of subtitles. Try MediaCoder or Format Factory which I featured here –
The Best Free Video Conversion Software or Applications if you want to add subtitles.
Nice software.
When i convert 100Mb HD(.mkv) file, it plays very smooth, but when i convert 4.5GB HD(.mkv) file, even though the quality is good it dos not play smoothly.
Any idea ho to correct this issue..
Try modifying the bitrate to a higher/lower value. The gadget where you might be playing the converted file may not be able to handle such a big file.
Does anybody know the conversion settings for the Tocco Lite/Star (S5230), Please?
i have just installed this app and it says non activated, how do i activate it or do i need to buy it?
Super doesn’t require activation. You can instantly use it without the need for activating.
What version did you use to do avi to dvd? When I try the latest version, I can’t seem to select the correct aspect ratio. Thanks!
Hi Dave,
I always use the latest version of Super. If you want, you can first check the original aspect ratio so you can choose the correct aspect ratio in your conversion settings.
After finishing thw convertion, the output file VIDEO_TS is empty. Why?
which format support by real player in nokia 5800???
Hi Ashu, its one of the formats it supports is MP4. If you follow the instructions here, you should be able to play it in your Nokia 5800 using realplayer.
I use to convert video made by my photocamera in mov format but always there is a gap between audio and video: audio is always delayed and I watch 2 people speaking and I hear their voices 2-3 second later.
Usually I convert mov into AVI (mpeg4) and mp3.
This happens alway with win7, xp, other formats, other pc…I don’t know
please can somebody tell me if it is a problem of mine or a bad configuraztion of Super?
I just installed the latest version, 38 (from May2)
& it doesn’t seem to come with Encode buttons.
I have 5 GB+ of freespace on the main hard drive it’s installed in so thought it would have enough room.
Can’t see what problem is, but it doesn’t appear to do anything.
Are you using a netbook? Try increasing the resolution of your screen so that the whole interface of Super Video Converter is shown in the screen.
im converting mkv to mp4 and it didnt convert the subtitles . there is no extra file . hep how can i keep my subtitles
hey I’m trying to convert a .mp4 file to a .avi file but I am not a computer genius no clue what all the buttons do. Can anybody give me a short guide to do this? P.S. I have the newest one from 2010.
Oh and also I’m just trying to convert a mp4 file to Avi file so it can play on Windows Media Player.
When i try to open the proggrame it says “17-jul-2004 9:39:04 PM’ is not a valid date and time.”
Maybe your system date and time is not set right?
converter worked great for my Nokia E63, except the sound is out of sync. is this easy to fix?
Modify the framerate or frames/sec setting to a higher or lower value, until you get the correct one. You may also check the frame rate of the original file and then use the exact same frame rate on your conversion settings.
Super works great! But the last video I was trying to convert cut out the last 5 seconds of video and audio. My original file is a .3g2 and I’m trying to convert to .avi. Any suggestions?
That’s odd as it shouldn’t do that. Have you checked if you’ve accidentally modified some of the settings? Maybe you can try to reinstall the software?
How do I convert multiple Mov files into one standard dvd file?
OMG!!!!!!!!!1
it worked!!!!!!! enough said!!!
i finished converting a video using the lastest version of super video converter, but couldn’t find the converted file either in the source video file or the output file….PLLLLLLLLLeeeeease HELP!!!!
Check your settings. The default save location is usually on the location of the source file as well.
Is there anyway to not allow the old extension to appear between the file name and the new extension? just outputting for offline editing where I need the same files names and doing hundreds of clips… they are coming out mymovie.mov.mov
thanks
Actually that kind of feature is helpful for me. It kind of reminds me what was the previous file’s format. Try to play around in the options. What you’re looking for might be there.
How do I convert a wmv into any one that will open in windows media player? I didn’t understand how to choose the outputs…
I convert music video and converted file is 10mb more then original mp4…….is that normal or ???
hey great program
excellent job
converted perfectly
now is there a possiblty to embbed subtitle,like during the conversion using super converter.
or i have to eembedd it b4 or after convertion . and could you please tell me which is better to embbed subtitle after or b4 ?
thaanks for your help and support
where is the location of the converted video?
i have downloaded the video converter through my phone(E63) but it is not opening.when i try to open it writes “file not supported”.
After super worked super in a test converting VOB files into AVI I went to convert a stack of those – but coudn’t. I don’t remeber if I changed something on my system. The result after “pushing” “encode active files” is: “super has detected an incompatibility issue with your XP operating system”. Can you help me?
can u add subtitles eg srt files to hardsub it. if so how?
hello well I was econding a long duration file but then it stopped and said it had finished but then when i went to the converted file it was just 7 minutes long… is it that super can covert files up to 7 minutes of duration? help please! oh and the sound was not symchronizing with the video. any idea why?