The bottom part of the application showcases a progress bar, the ability to pick what the software does automatically upon finalizing the processes and tabs for both queued and completed operations displaying the destination folder, the status, elapsed time and size of the output files. Some other capabilities included with the software are represented by the ability to import and export presets along with an update checker, bug reporter and feature requester. Moreover, one can also bring up a preview window where a certain portion of the video can be selected to be encoded separately. The “Picker” options that follow allow the user to select the output folder and the naming scheme of the video’s final version. Under each preset, the user can finely tune even the most intricate details of the encoding task, from the output format, size, filters, framerate and quality to the video and audio codec through sliders, checkboxes and drop-down menus.

The encoding settings sport an exhaustive variety of presets for devices and formats of all shapes and sizes. Pressing the “Open Source” button brings up a drop-down menu consisting of options to pick the video files destined to be encoded or the DVD/Blu-ray content meant to be ripped, along with the possibility of choosing multiple files to list in a queue for easier handling of a multitude of conversions. The command toolbar encompasses the wide plethora of functions that the app is capable of executing. With straightforwardness in mind, the app’s interface is designed to provide the user with all of the necessary options within reach.

In a world of proprietary, privacy-invading and expensive media converters, VidCoder provides a breath of fresh air thanks to its open-source license, tightly packed feature set and user-friendly interface.

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