XMedia Recode is a free video and audio converter for Windows that wraps FFmpeg in an ordinary window, so you can drag in almost any file, pick a device preset or hand-tune the encoder, and convert without touching a command line.

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How to Download XMedia Recode

Pick your file - the one marked Recommended fits your device.
Main link goes to the developer's site - the file downloads straight from there.
Run the installer, or unzip the Portable file. Not starting? Try another server or a different browser.

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