Format Factory Alternatives for Mac

Format Factory is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Format Factory and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Format Factory are FFmpeg, Shutter Encoder, MakeMKV and Wondershare UniConverter.

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Format Factory alternatives are mainly Video Converters, but if you're looking for Audio Converters or DVD Rippers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Format Factory.
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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

     2030 likes

    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    197 HandBrake alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about HandBrake as an Alternative to Format Factory
    Top Positive Comment
    LucaFinizio
    1

    You can do the same things, works on Linux,Windows and Mac, it's open source and it's continuously improving!

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    17

    it only converts to and from mp4 and mkv, is not useful for other formats.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Doesn't support enough formats.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think HandBrake is a great Format Factory alternative.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceFormat Factory is Free and Proprietary
    • HandBrake is LightweightFormat Factory is not according to our users
  2. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     674 likes

    Comprehensive multimedia framework for decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback of nearly any audio or video format, with command-line tools, integrated libraries, portable code, and regular security updates for users and developers.

    95 FFmpeg alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Movavi Video Converter

    Efficiently convert videos between more than 180 formats with Movavi Video Converter. Enhance video quality, edit subtitles, and enjoy fast, high-quality results with SuperSpeed mode and hardware acceleration support for Intel, N...

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  6. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     131 likes

    Rip DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV format with lossless preservation of video, audio, chapters, and subtitles. Supports decryption of protected discs, multi-track selection, and streaming output. Retains original quality and meta-data for personal backups.

    71 MakeMKV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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  7. Wondershare UniConverter icon

    Wondershare UniConverter

     29 likes

    Wondershare UniConverter is a multimedia tool featuring a DVD and video converter, DVD burner, and video downloader. It supports multiple formats such as AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV, FLV, 3GP, and MPG, and can convert videos to 3D.

    186 Wondershare UniConverter alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Wondershare UniConverter as an Alternative to Format Factory
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Faster and the lips sync (Music videos sync unlike Format Factory)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Wondershare UniConverter is Freemium and ProprietaryFormat Factory is Free and Proprietary
  10. ExSqueezeMe icon

    ExSqueezeMe

     4 likes

    Native macOS app enabling drag-and-drop video compression up to 90% smaller, format conversion, upscaling, interactive reframing, animated keyframe cropping, and aspect ratio presets designed for TikTok, Instagram, feeds, and YouTube with no complex settings.

    55 ExSqueezeMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Any Video Converter

     80 likes

    AnvSoft Any Video Converter is the most renowned video converter for converting video files between various formats, with fast converting speed and excellent video quality.

    213 Any Video Converter alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. FFMPEG UI icon

    FFMPEG UI

     3 likes

    A user interface to quickly and easily convert media files using FFMPEG behind the scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. ffWorks icon

    ffWorks

     38 likes

    ffWorks (formerly iFFmpeg) is a graphical front-end for FFmpeg , a command-line tool used to convert multimedia files between formats. The command line instructions can be very hard to master/understand, so ffWorks does all the hard work for...

    151 ffWorks alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Movavi Video Converter

     11 likes

    Efficiently convert videos between more than 180 formats with Movavi Video Converter. Enhance video quality, edit subtitles, and enjoy fast, high-quality results with SuperSpeed mode and hardware acceleration support for Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD Radeon technologies.

    126 Movavi Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  15. Audioer icon

    Audioer

     3 likes

    One-click conversion of all audio files to MP3 format. Supports seamless conversion between multiple audio formats with simple operation and fast processing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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