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VidConvert Changelog

What's new in VidConvert 1.7.2

Feb 27, 2017
  • Added notifications
  • Added badges
  • Minor fixes

New in VidConvert 1.7.1 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Converting to WebM now uses VP9 by default
  • Conversions using H.264 now insert a correct encoding date
  • Added GIF support
  • Fixed issue where certain filesizes could fail when using H.264
  • Fixed issue where converting to Apple TV 1080p using H.264 could fail
  • Improved results when joining videos
  • Other miscellaneous fixes and optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.7 (Nov 8, 2016)

  • Now optimized for macOS Sierra
  • Runs on Lion up to Sierra
  • New preference panel and Quit after Last Conversion preference
  • Now converts DAV files
  • DVD’s are now created with chapters
  • Fixed issue where using Passthrough could fail due to resolution
  • Fixed issue where using Same Folder as Source could fail in certain cases
  • Support for latest FFmpeg release
  • Numerous visual tweaks
  • Localization updates
  • Optimizations, bug-fixes, and improvements throughout…

New in VidConvert 1.6.6 (Jun 6, 2016)

  • Added Korean localization
  • Fixed bitrate errors in Chinese localization
  • Other optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.6.5 (May 9, 2016)

  • Added support for H.265 (HEVC)
  • Increased max bitrate to 35Mbps
  • Fixed issue where Info panel might appear white at launch
  • Fixed issue where fields might not be wide enough in Info panel
  • Fixed issue where title bars might be missing in some open panels
  • Various localization fixes
  • Registration panel improvements
  • Other fixes and optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.6.4 (Feb 15, 2016)

  • Fixed vulnerability in Sparkle updater.

New in VidConvert 1.6.3 (Dec 14, 2015)

  • Fixed issue where the updater would return an error
  • Other minor fixes

New in VidConvert 1.6.2 (Nov 16, 2015)

  • Fixed issue where trial might not work as expected
  • Fixed issue with certain alert panels
  • Other minor fixes

New in VidConvert 1.6.1 (Sep 15, 2015)

  • El Capitan compatible
  • Enabled Include All Streams option for compatible Audio only formats
  • Updated checkboxes to easily tell when disabled
  • Fixed bug where Create DVD might not be enabled
  • Fixed some issues with progress indicator on El Capitan
  • Other miscellaneous optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.6.0 (Jun 30, 2015)

  • New VidConvert icon
  • Refreshed UI for Yosemite and beyond
  • Conversion optimizations for even faster operation
  • Progress indicator now becomes green upon completion
  • Numerous bug fixes
  • Other miscellaneous under-the-hood improvements

New in VidConvert 1.5.4 (Sep 25, 2014)

  • Fixed issue where a user might be asked for registration info multiple times
  • Stability improvements in Mavericks (OS 10.9)

New in VidConvert 1.5.3 (Sep 8, 2014)

  • Improved compatibility of MPEG-2 conversions
  • Added M-JPEG/PCM codecs for .avi conversions
  • Added 640 Kbps Audio Bit Rate where applicable
  • Added 32 Kbps Audio Bit Rate
  • Various localization edits
  • Miscellaneous fixes and optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.5.2 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • New - Chinese localization
  • Updated to work with the latest FFmpeg release (v2.2)
  • Trimming now takes place using minutes and seconds
  • Miscellaneous code optimizations and bug fixes

New in VidConvert 1.5.1 (Nov 4, 2013)

  • Fixed issue where progress indicator might not work as expected
  • Added keyboard shortcut to remove all items
  • Updated for latest FFmpeg release

New in VidConvert 1.5 (Oct 22, 2013)

  • Fully compatible with OS 10.9 Mavericks
  • Backwards compatibility with OS 10.7 Lion and OS 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • Refreshed UI design
  • Added ALAC output format
  • All-around code cleanup and optimization
  • Support for latest FFmpeg release
  • Made toolbar changes persistent across launches
  • UI bug fixes in Mavericks
  • Localization updates
  • Improved error reporting
  • Built with latest Dev tools
  • Updated Sparkle updater with new localizations
  • Versions for older OS versions available via website

New in VidConvert 1.4.5 (Aug 14, 2013)

  • Fixed various bugs in Info panel results
  • Fixed various bugs in Dutch localization
  • Fixed bug where Info panel would not close (affected Dutch language)
  • Updates for compatibility with latest FFmpeg release (version 2.0+)
  • Now can convert from Apple Intermediate Codec (FFmpeg version 2.0+)
  • Fixed bug where timer/progress indicator would not work properly (mainly .mkv files)
  • Other miscellaneous fixes

New in VidConvert 1.4.4 (Jul 10, 2013)

  • Added Dutch localization
  • Improved speed in which files are added
  • Better handling of videos that might be inverted or flipped
  • Added warning when quitting during an active conversion
  • Other localization edits
  • Other miscellaneous fixes/optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.4.3 (May 1, 2013)

  • New - added German and Russian localizations
  • New - added input support for .trp files
  • Fixed issue where copying All Audio Streams might not work for DVD formats
  • Increased maximum video bitrate
  • Minor UI changes
  • Updated help files and other minor optimizations/fixes

New in VidConvert 1.4.2 (Mar 21, 2013)

  • New - convert to WebM format
  • New - Spanish localization
  • Fixed issue where app icon might not show on PPC machines
  • Fixed issue where creating multiple DVD folders would not work as expected
  • Other miscellaneous bug fixes and optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.4.1 (Feb 5, 2013)

  • Fixed various localization bugs
  • Fixed issue where using DVD High quality might fail
  • Minor UI adjustments
  • Improved compatibility with QuickTime and converted files using H.264 codec
  • Other miscellaneous fixes

New in VidConvert 1.4 (Jan 21, 2013)

  • New Languages - French and Portuguese with more to come...
  • New input formats - .rmj and .m2v
  • Various updates when converting using H.264 codec
  • Miscellaneous optimizations and fixes

New in VidConvert 1.3.3 (Sep 25, 2012)

  • Updated all images to support Retina displays
  • Fixed issue where certain filenames could cause a conversion to fail
  • Improved handling of flipped videos coming from iDevices
  • Added item count to main window
  • Added AC3 audio only format
  • Various help file updates
  • Other miscellaneous cleanup/optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.3.2 (Jun 7, 2012)

  • Fixed issue where converting to the H.264 codec could fail when using the latest FFmpeg release

New in VidConvert 1.3.1 (Jun 4, 2012)

  • Fixed issue where the Original Date option might not work in certain situations
  • Other miscellaneous optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.3 (May 1, 2012)

  • New - Advanced panel option to Create DVD (Files will be authored for burning)
  • New - Option to use original Creation date
  • New - Convert to Theora (.ogg)
  • New - Added input support for .f4v
  • Improved audio when converting from .mkv
  • Improved inputing of values into the Advanced panel
  • Fixed issue where converting multiple files to .vob could fail
  • Fixed possible bug in display of progress indicator
  • Help file updated
  • Miscellaneous improvements and optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.2.3 (Mar 26, 2012)

  • Added support for iPad 3 (Retina display)
  • Added support for Apple TV 3 (1080p)
  • Improved handling of .webm videos
  • Other miscellaneous improvements

New in VidConvert 1.2.2 (Mar 5, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with new Deinterlace function
  • Fixed issue where values entered into Advanced panel might not be received
  • Now signed with Developer ID (will be of use in 10.8)

New in VidConvert 1.2.1 (Feb 23, 2012)

  • Added new framerate options
  • Added output support for .mkv files
  • Added input support for .wtv files
  • Added AC-3 (Digital) sound option for Apple TV
  • Updated deinterlacing function
  • Updated Help file
  • Converting from disk now gives the correct output name
  • Can no longer select Advanced without a quality
  • Fixed issue where VidConvert might not correctly create duplicate files
  • Fixed issue where VidConvert could crash when stopping during disk conversion
  • Fixed issue where Join videos option would not reset properly after disk conversion
  • Fixed miscellaneous Info panel display issues
  • Cleaned up miscellaneous logging issues
  • Miscelleanous code cleanup and optimization

New in VidConvert 1.2 (Jan 30, 2012)

  • Can now add DVD's directly and VidConvert will handle the rest
  • Can now convert from Apple ProRes codec (latest conversion engine required)
  • Added input support for .webm and .dvr-ms
  • Added support for 6 channel sound in .avi container (AC-3)
  • Added possibility to include all audio streams during conversion
  • Added possibility to copy subtitles into conversion when possible
  • Added shortcut in Preferences to show log
  • Added shortcut to update conversion engine
  • Fixed issue where conversion would fail to output directory without write permission
  • Fixed issue where certain output directory names could cause conversion to fail
  • Fixed issue where 2 windows could appear and cause VidConvert to not accept files
  • Corrections to tooltip for output directory
  • Improved timer display and bug fixes
  • Updated crop function to fix a few issues
  • Updated Help menu and help/support options

New in VidConvert 1.1.4 (Nov 3, 2011)

  • Fixed issue where High quality might create too large of a filesize
  • Fixed issue where a video using one of the iTunes formats might be unnecessarily resized
  • Additional general quality improvements when using the various presets
  • Other minor optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.1.3 (Oct 18, 2011)

  • Further improved built-in logic to create higher quality conversions
  • Added Bits per Pixel to Info panel
  • Other minor fixes

New in VidConvert 1.1.2 (Sep 30, 2011)

  • Fixed a bug that could cause VidConvert to use a wrong bitrate
  • Fixed a bug that could cause encoding with H.264 to use the wrong settings
  • Fixed a bug when using Same Folder as Source during Preview or Join Files
  • Significantly reduced file size when joining files
  • Improved speed when joining files
  • Other fixes and improvements

New in VidConvert 1.1.1 (Sep 13, 2011)

  • Updated - Fixed possible preference crash for users of previous versions
  • All-new "logic" to give the best quality and file size at the fastest speed
  • New - Optimized for Lion (backwards compatible with Snow Leopard/Leopard)
  • New - Preview ability prior to converting
  • New - Option to join or "stitch" videos together
  • New - Can now convert from audio files
  • New - Settings can now be saved and loaded
  • New - Presets and Advanced panel have been reorganized for easier operation
  • New - Multiple advanced options have been added such as fixing audio sync, volume adjustment, and setting file size
  • New - Generic .avi format has been added
  • New - Major improvements in processing speed (latest Conversion Engine required)
  • New - Additional miscellaneous video input files have been added such as .dat
  • Faster Info panel operation
  • All-around code optimizations and cleanup, various miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes
  • Minor UI changes

New in VidConvert 1.1 (Sep 12, 2011)

  • All-new "logic" to give the best quality and file size at the fastest speed
  • New - Optimized for Lion (backwards compatible with Snow Leopard/Leopard)
  • New - Preview ability prior to converting
  • New - Option to join or "stitch" videos together
  • New - Can now convert from audio files
  • New - Settings can now be saved and loaded
  • New - Presets and Advanced panel have been reorganized for easier operation
  • New - Multiple advanced options have been added such as fixing audio sync, volume adjustment, and setting file size
  • New - Generic .avi format has been added
  • New - Major improvements in processing speed (latest Conversion Engine required)
  • New - Additional miscellaneous video input files have been added such as .dat
  • Faster Info panel operation
  • All-around code optimizations and cleanup, various miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes
  • Minor UI changes
  • And more...

New in VidConvert 1.0.6 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Fixed issue that could cause VidConvert to crash when using Same folder as source setting
  • Fixed issue that could cause a video to be converted to the wrong directory

New in VidConvert 1.0.5 (Jun 13, 2011)

  • Fixed issue when converting from surround audio to stereo
  • Fixed issue where Same folder as source setting might not be saved
  • Added input support for .vro files
  • Other miscellaneous fixes

New in VidConvert 1.0.4 (May 23, 2011)

  • Added Passthrough option in Advanced panel
  • Added Same as Source folder output option
  • Files with duplicate names will now add a suffix instead of overwriting
  • Added a menubar shortcut to delete files in list
  • Improvements to Info panel reporting
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and optimizations

New in VidConvert 1.0.3 (Mar 29, 2011)

  • Additional improvements made to the various presets
  • Added new iPhone/iPod Retina display preset
  • Added new Windows Media preset
  • Added new Flash Video preset
  • Added new .aiff and .wma audio presets
  • Added new preference that will allow VidConvert to remember last conversion settings used
  • Fixed possible display error in time remaining field
  • Minor adjustments to Advanced panel
  • Other miscellaneous improvements

New in VidConvert 1.0.2 (Mar 14, 2011)

  • Further all-around conversion improvements
  • Additional improvements made to the various presets
  • Added input support for .vdr and .evo files
  • Added Debug preference for troubleshooting
  • Fixed bug that could prevent conversion to H.264
  • Fixed bug that could cause a video to not sync with the various iDevices
  • Fixed bug that could cause a video to have a black screen
  • Fixed bug that could cause a converted video to appear upside-down
  • Fixed a bug in the timer when converting to audio only
  • Fixed a bug where missing info could cause the Info panel to crash
  • Now accepts drag and drop of conversion engine
  • Now warns when the conversion engine is outdated
  • Additional options enabled in Advanced panel
  • Updates to the Help file
  • Minor UI tweaks
  • Numerous other fixes and improvements

New in VidConvert 1.0.1 (Feb 15, 2011)

  • New conversion engine
  • All-around conversion improvements
  • More robust in handling various input formats
  • Added input support for Real Media types
  • Fixed bug in Advanced crop settings
  • Fixed bug with Quicklook icons in main window
  • Fixed file association bug
  • Fixed potential bug in the updater
  • Extended trial conversion length
  • General adjustments made to the various presets
  • Additional options enabled in Advanced panel
  • Numerous other fixes and improvements