ZC Video Converter Review: Features, Pros & Cons

How to Use ZC Video Converter — Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

What ZC Video Converter does

ZC Video Converter converts videos between common formats (MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV), extracts audio, and provides simple editing (trim, crop, bitrate/resolution adjustment). This guide assumes you’re on Windows; macOS steps are similar.

Before you start

• System: Windows ⁄₁₁ or recent macOS.
• Files: Locate the video(s) you want to convert.
• Output folder: Create a folder where converted files will be saved.

Step 1 — Install and open ZC Video Converter

1. Download the installer from the official ZC site and run it.
2. Follow the installer prompts and launch the app when finished.

Step 2 — Add videos

1. Click Add Files or drag-and-drop videos into the main window.
2. Confirm each file appears in the conversion queue with filename and duration.

Step 3 — Choose an output format and preset

1. Click the Format or Profile dropdown next to each file (or use the global profile selector).
2. Select a target format (e.g., MP4 for wide compatibility).
3. Pick a preset that matches your needs:
   • High Quality — best visual fidelity, larger file.
   • Balanced — good quality and reasonable size.
   • Small Size / Low Bitrate — for mobile or limited storage.

Step 4 — Adjust video settings (optional)

1. Click Settings or the gear icon for advanced options.
2. Change resolution (e.g., 1920×1080 → 1280×720), frame rate, codec (H.264/H.265), and bitrate.
3. For smaller files, lower bitrate and resolution; for better quality, increase them.
4. Click OK to save settings.

Step 5 — Trim, crop, or edit (optional)

1. Select a file and click Edit.
2. Use Trim to cut start/end, Crop to remove black bars, and Rotate if needed.
3. Apply changes and preview to verify.

Step 6 — Choose output folder

1. Click Output Folder or the folder icon.
2. Browse to the folder you created earlier and confirm.

Step 7 — Start conversion

1. Click Convert or Start.
2. Monitor progress bars; time depends on file size, format, and system speed.
3. You can queue multiple files; conversions run sequentially or in parallel depending on settings.

Step 8 — Verify converted files

1. Open the output folder and play the converted video in your preferred player.
2. Check video/audio sync, quality, and file size. If unsatisfactory, re-convert with adjusted settings.

Common tips and troubleshooting

• No audio: Ensure audio codec is supported in chosen format and bitrate isn’t zero.
• Slow conversion: Enable hardware acceleration in Settings (if available). Close other heavy apps.
• Large file size: Use H.264 or H.265 codec with a lower bitrate and a smaller resolution.
• Compatibility issues: Use MP4 (H.264) for best device compatibility.

Quick presets recommendation

• Share online: MP4, H.264, 1080p, 8–10 Mbps.
• Mobile: MP4, H.264, 720p, 2–4 Mbps.
• Archive: MKV, H.265, original resolution, higher bitrate.

Summary

1. Install and open ZC Video Converter.
2. Add files, choose format/preset.
3. Adjust settings or edit if needed.
4. Select output folder and start conversion.
5. Verify and tweak settings as necessary.

If you want, tell me your input format and target device and I’ll provide exact settings (format, codec, resolution, bitrate) for best results.