SockConverter

SockConverter is a simple, yet efficient application whose main purpose is to convert several audio and video files to a format of your choice. Options include more than forty different output file types.

Batch conversion and format support

SockConverter adopts a popular approach that is common to most media converters; it can process multiple files at a time to the same output format, which is selected and configured by the end user.
Support is provided for the following: FLV, 3G2, 3GP, ACC, AC3, AVM, DVD, EAC, FLAC, H261, H263, H264, M4V, MOV, MP4, OGG, MPEG, SWF, VOB, WAV and WMV, to name just a few.

Rich conversion options

SockConverter sports a friendly GUI, where all of the functions are organized neatly, indicating the steps needed to carry out the conversion task successfully. First and foremost, you are asked to add the source files (video, audio or both), then to select the destination and specify a name for the output media.
The same name will be assigned to all the resulting files, accompanied by a number which is generated incrementally. Depending on the chosen format, you will be able to personalize the conversion profile with a custom video frame rate, audio frequency, video size, media codec and output quality.

Speedy processing

SockConverter benefits from a versatile engine that will convert the source files rapidly and without taking a toll on system resources. Keep in mind that the conversion interval increases if the queue contains a large number of files.

The verdict

The impression that SockConverter makes is that of an efficient media encoder that is easy to work with. Still, we couldn’t help but notice the lack of an option to choose the output formats individually for the files in the queue instead of restricting you to just one.