Systems3 of 6
Formats10 of 23
Speed0 of 12
Batch and tools11 of 23
Price and licence6 of 36
video converter · Movavi
Movavi Video Converter
Paid Windows and Mac video converter with batch jobs, device presets and a lifetime licence option.
In short
- The 7-day trial adds a watermark to output videos1.
- Plans are a 1-month subscription, a 1-year subscription and a lifetime licence; one key activates one computer3.
- The buy page offers a full refund within 14 days if technical problems cannot be solved3.
- The format list shows H.265 output, which needs Microsoft's HEVC extension on Windows 10 or later2.
- A Mac version is offered; no Linux download is listed6.
Movavi Video Converter suits people who want a plain paid converter with batch conversion, device presets and basic editing1. It lists H.265 but not AV1, and its pages do not name GPU encoding1,2. The catch: the trial watermarks every output, and the buy page shows prices in local currency, so the US list price is unclear1,3,4.
Best for: People who want a simple paid converter with trim, crop and rotate built in.
Where the points come from
Systems 3 of 6 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Also runs on | macOSThe product page offers a Mac .dmg download; no Linux download is listed6. | 3 / 6 |
Formats 10 of 23 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| H.265 (HEVC) output | YesFormats page lists H.265 output for MKV and MP4, installed separately with Microsoft's HEVC extensions2. | 4 / 4 |
| AV1 output | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's formats page; AV1 is not in the output list2. | 0 / 6 |
| Editing codecs | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's formats page; ProRes appears only as an input codec and DNxHD is absent2. | 0 / 3 |
| HDR kept or tone-mapped | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's product or formats pages1,2. | 0 / 4 |
| Audio-only conversion | YesFormats page lists MP3, AAC and FLAC as audio output2. | 3 / 3 |
| Subtitles | YesProduct page says you can find subtitles on your computer or online from within the app; features page says find and add subtitles1,5. | 3 / 3 |
Speed 0 of 12 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| GPU encoding | NoneProduct page names no hardware encoding; it lists only a graphics card with current drivers as a requirement1. | 0 / 12 |
Batch and tools 11 of 23 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Batch queue | YesProduct and features pages list batch processing and batch-converting files1,5. | 5 / 5 |
| Device presets | YesProduct and features pages say to use conversion presets for different devices1,5. | 3 / 3 |
| Command line or watch folder | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's product page; no command line or watch folder is mentioned1. | 0 / 5 |
| Compress to a set file size | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's product page; it mentions compressing but no target file size1. | 0 / 4 |
| Trim, crop and rotate | YesProduct page lists basic editing: trim, crop, rotate, and colour and sound adjustments1. | 3 / 3 |
| Reads DVD or Blu-ray | Not publishedThe product page says it does not convert copy-protected media files and DVDs, without saying whether discs can be opened1. | 0 / 3 |
Price and licence 6 of 36 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free version without a watermark | NoThe 7-day trial adds a watermark to output videos and converts only half the length of audio files1. | 0 / 12 |
| Open source | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's product or buy pages; no source repository or open-source licence is mentioned1,3. | 0 / 6 |
| Pay once, keep it | YesBuy page lists a Lifetime option; its FAQ says you can use the purchased version as long as you wish3. | 6 / 6 |
| Cheapest full version | Not publishedBuy page shows zloty prices and no lifetime price; the store page's $ amounts are not clearly labelled3,4. | 0 / 12 |
The rule behind each line: how we score video converters.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial1 PC | Free for 7 days1 | $0 | Adds a watermark to output videos |
| 1 month1 PC | Not shown in US dollars4 | – | Buy page shows local currency; the store page's dollar amounts are unlabelled |
| 1 year1 PC | Not shown in US dollars3,4 | – | Store page shows an unlabelled $29.95; the buy page shows local currency |
| Lifetime1 PC | Not shown3,4 | – | Buy page lists it without a price; the store page does not list a lifetime option |
The buy page shows prices in Polish zloty and lists a lifetime option without a price. The store page shows $19.95 and an unlabelled $29.95, both including VAT, and no lifetime option, so we do not score a price3,4.
Strengths
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HandBrakePeople who want a free converter with no watermark and a command-line option87/100$0cheapest full version - 3
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Sources
- Movavi Video Converter, Movavi. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Supported formats and devices, Movavi. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Buy Movavi Video Converter, Movavi. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Movavi store, Movavi. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Video Converter features, Movavi. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Movavi Video Converter downloads, Movavi. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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