This release updates VLC to the latest version. It’s packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Suite. And it’s open source and completely free.

VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, WMV, mp3, ogg, …) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.

Freeware, 9.6 MB:

#1 Video Converter supports AVI,video MPEG1,video MPEG2,ASF, WMV formats. Convert AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV to MPEG1, Convert AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV to MPEG2.

Convert AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV to VCD, SVCD, DVD(PAL,NTSC), Convert AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV to AVI(DivX,XviD, MPEG-4).

This software will support AVI, MPEG1,MPEG2,ASF and WMV formats.

Convert AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV to Windows Media Format (ASF/WMV), join some small all supported format files to one, Split large supported format file to smaller pieces, Clip time Freely while conversion and joint.

Batch files conversion, Eextract audio track to WAV from all supported formats, Extract images from all supported formats. Preview result before long time executing.

Features:

· Extreme fast Conversion speed.
· Supports AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, ASF, WMV, DivX, XviD.
· All supported formats to MPEG1.
· All supported formats to MPEG2.
· All supported formats to VCD, SVCD, DVD(PAL,NTSC)
· All supported formats to AVI(DivX,XviD, MPEG-4);
· All supported formats to Windows Media Format (WMV/ASF)
· Joints video files to a large one.
· Splits large video file to smaller clips.
· Specifies start and end position while convert and joint.
· Batch file conversion .
· Extracts audio tracks from all supported video formats to mp3, wma, wav.
· Extracts images from all supported video formats.
· Preview result before long time execution.
· Backup DVD Disk(.VOB) to all supported formats.
· Backup DVD Disk(.VOB) music to mp3, wav, wma.
· Backup VCD Disk(.DAT) to all supported formats.
· Backup VCD Disk(.DAT) music to mp3, wav, wma.

Demo, $29.95, 3.7 MB

You will soon realize that this software is a powerful and versatile DVD creator. Aurora MPEG To DVD Burner will help you create a real DVD, not only a MPEG file on your hard disk.

Create menu for DVD movie, including various layout, backgound, text effect. With this software, you can create a real DVD, not only a MPEG file on your hard disk.

With the collaboratively use of Aurora Media Workshop you can convert, join, split any format video files to mpeg and burn to Rewritable VCD or DVD disc.

Features:

· Burn your Mpeg files to DVD using VCD writers.
· Burn your Mpeg files to DVD using DVD writers.
· Support CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW disc.
· Built-in DVD author.
· Create menu for DVD movie, and can select various layout, backgound, text effect.
· Save DVD structure files to ISO image or temporary directory, which can be burned anytime.
· Create MinDVD, that is to burn VCD,DVD compatible Mpeg files to rewritable VCD disc.
· Video DVD Disc Auto-burner.
· Support all popular brands of DVD writers.

Demo, $29, 9.36 MB

Daniusoft MP4 Converter Suite includes a Video to MP4 converter and DVD to MP4 converter.

This multifunctional MP4 Converter Suite software provides you to change custom file settings as you like, convert videos any segment, rip DVD and video by custom file size, select target subtitle and audio track and trim or crop video with only a few clicks.

Main functions:
· Convert DVD to MP4/MPEG4
· Convert DVD to MP4, AVI, M4A which could played in Zune, iPod, PSP, iPhone, Creative Zen, Archos, Xbox 360, PS3, iRiver PMP-100 etc
· Convert Video to Mp4
· Convert AVI, MP4, MPEG, WMV, XviD, DAT, MOV, ASF and FLV to MP4, AVI, M4A and Rip video audio to MP3, M4A, AAC

Features:

· Support batch Rip Video/DVD to MP4
· Convert DVD or video to MP4 with flexible video and audio settings: adjust brightness, contrast, volume, set subtitle and check the audio track or caption of videos as you want
· Crop the black edges parts of video let you enjoy videos in full screen
· Capture any clips of video as you like and merge several chapters into one file
· High level customization – let you convert video to MP4 with the resolution, frame rate, video bit rate and sample rate you like.
· Capture your favorite pictures from the DVD or other video and save it to your PC

Shareware, $45, 7.7 MB

This software was created to enable you to have a great time enjoying your movies ripped from DVDs.

Extra DVD to MPEG Ripper is a flexible and easy to use DVD ripper software. Which can fast convert dvd movies to MPEG VCD SVCD without any loss of quality.
Extra DVD to MPEG Ripper can support enjoying dvd screen while ripping dvd, and let you experience the wonderful when converting. And super fast DVD ripping speed ! Incredible output quality ! Let you Enjoy movies anywhere anytime! Try this software and you will have a wonderful time enjoying your movies ripped from DVDs!

Enjoy ripping fun – Fast ripper speed, support enjoying dvd screen while ripping dvd. Let you have a wonderful experience, You will surprise time goes so fast. New technology – With latest industry standard compression technology to ensure excellent image and sound quality. Got smaller file with almost the same quality.

Features:

· Rip DVD to MPEG, VCD, SVCD Video file.
· Various settings provide the flexibility and effectiveness of the output.
· Support choosing subtitle and Audio track to rip.
· Output file size is adjustable. You can compress movies to any size you need.
· Supports preview. You can see the ripping progress in preview window.
· Support different DVD type – Both NTSC, PAL are supported.

Shareware, $29.77, 4.3 MB

Agile AVI Video Joiner enables you to join videos of distinct formats with the perfect output quality. You can add as many video files as you like to the list and easily rearrange their order if necessary.

Then join the video files to AVI, DivX, Xvid, MPG,etc. formats. Output profiles are included and set up well, so do not worry about those parameters such as Video Bitrate, Sample Rate, etc. The only thing to do is clicking on the “Start” button and you get videos joined. Advanced options are also available for those who want to take advantage of them, though they are completely optional. In a word, Agile AVI Video Joiner is a nice AVI/MPEG/MP4/MPG/WMV/ASF/MOV… video joiner for professionals as well as beginners.

New features in the latest version:

Shareware, $19, 6.5 MB

It can convert video files from one format to another, and extract audio tracks from video. It allows you to convert all popular video formats including AVI, DivX, XviD, MPEG, VCD, DVD, WMV, MOV, ASF, QuickTime, RM, RMVB to iPod, PSP, Zune, iPhone, iTv, PPC, PMP, xBox and mobile 3GP, you can also convert the above video formats to AVI, DivX, XviD, DVD, SVCD, VCD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV, ASF, VOB, MOV, RM, RMVB, SWF, FLV and Image formats. With the very easy to use interface you can also extract audio tracks from video files to MP3, AC3, WAV, WMA, MP2 audio formats.

ABest Video Converter Spirit includes functions of iPod Video Converter, PSP Video Converter, Zune Video Converter, iPhone Video Converter, iTV Video Converter, MP4 Converter and 3GP Video Converter. This PSP, 3GP, Zune, iPod, iPhone, iTv, MP4 video converter that lets you enjoy all your popular video files on Sony PSP, mobile phone, Zune Player, video iPod,Apple iPhone, Apple iTv and other MP4 partable devices.

Shareware, $32.

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of VFW/ACM codecs, DirectShow filters and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your audio and movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.

Media Player Classic was updated to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 49. ffdshow was updated to revision 1937. Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder was updated to version 8.1.0.1513, madFLAC – to version 1.8, Haali Media Splitter – to version 1.8.122.18, DivX encoder – to version 6.8.2.6, x264VFW – to revision 808, andMediaInfo Lite was updated to version 0.7.6.3. Also default DivX decoder was updated to ffdshow (on Win2000/XP).

The K-Lite Mega Codec Pack combines the contents of two packs: K-Lite Codec Pack Full and Real Alternative.

Below you can find a list of all components that are included in the pack. Please note that not all of these components will be installed. There are some groups of two (or more) components that share a similar purpose. During installation at most one component from each group can be selected. So for example, at most one MPEG-2 decoder can be installed. Furthermore, some of the included components are not needed by the average user, and therefore they will not by installed by default. The installer is fully customizable, so you can let it install exactly those components that suit your specific needs.

Player:

• Media Player Classic [version 6.4.9.1 rev. 49]

ffdshow:

• ffdshow [revision 1937]
• ffdshow VFW interface
• extra plugins

DirectShow video decoding filters:

• XviD [version 1.2.0-dev build 2008-01-10]
• DivX [version 6.8.0.0]
• On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0]
• On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0]
• MPEG-2 (Cyberlink) [version 8.1.0.1513]
• MPEG-2 (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.4]
• MPEG-1 (MainConcept) [version 1.0.0.78]

DirectShow audio decoding filters:

• AC3/DTS/LPCM (AC3Filter) [version 1.46]
• Vorbis (CoreVorbis) [version 1.1.0.79]
• AAC (CoreAAC) [version 1.2.0.575]

DirectShow audio parsers:

• MusePack (MONOGRAM) [version 0.9.1.2 | 0.3.1.2]
• WavPack (CoreWavPack) [version 1.1.1]
• FLAC (madFLAC) [version 1.8]
• Monkey’s Audio (DCoder) [version 1.0]
• OptimFROG (RadLight) [version 1.0.0.1]
• DC-Bass Source [version 1.1.1]
• AC3/DTS Source (AC3File) [version 0.5b]
• AMR (MONOGRAM) [version 1.0.1.0]

DirectShow source filters:

• AVI splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.9]
• AVI splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.8.122.18]
• MP4 splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.8.122.18]
• MP4 splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.4]
• Matroska splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.8.122.18]
• Matroska splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.3.0]
• Ogg splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.8.122.18]
• Ogg splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.1]
• MPEG PS/TS splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.4]
• MPEG PS/TS splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [version 1.8.122.18]
• FLV splitter (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.4]
• CDDA Reader (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.2]
• CDXA Reader (Gabest) [version 1.0.0.2]

DirectShow subtitle filter:

• DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.38]
• DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.33]

Other filters:

• Haali Video Renderer [version 1.8.122.18]

VFW video codecs:

• XviD [version 1.2.0-dev build 2008-01-10]
• DivX [version 6.8.2.6]
• x264 [revision 808bm]
• On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0]
• On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0]
• Intel Indeo 4 [version 4.51.16.2]
• Intel Indeo 5 [version 5.2562.15.54]
• Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
• huffyuv [version 2.1.1 CCE Patch 0.2.5]
• I420 (Helix) [version 1.2]
• YV12 (Helix) [version 1.2]

ACM audio codecs:

• MP3 (Fraunhofer) [version 3.4.0.0]
• MP3 (LAME) [version 3.97]
• AC3ACM [version 1.4]
• Vorbis [version 0.0.3.6]
• DivX Audio [version 4.2.0.0]

Real Alternative:

• RealMedia codecs [version 6.0.12.1662]
• RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
• RealMedia plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
• RealMedia DirectShow splitter [version 1.0.1.2]

Tools:

• Codec Tweak Tool [version 2.2.6]
• GSpot Codec Information Appliance [version 2.70a]
• MediaInfo Lite [version 0.7.6.3]
• VobSubStrip [version 0.11]
• GraphEdit [build 061102]
• Haali Muxer
• FourCC Changer
• Bitrate Calculator