Systems0 of 6
Formats19 of 23
Speed12 of 12
Batch and tools14 of 23
Price and licence24 of 36
video converter · Sebastian Dörfler
XMedia Recode
Free Windows-only converter with hardware encoders for NVIDIA, Intel and AMD, H.265, AV1 and ProRes output, and batch conversion.
In short
- XMedia Recode is freeware, with no ads or hidden costs, according to its download page2.
- It runs on Windows 10 and 11; the download page lists no macOS or Linux build2.
- Hardware encoders are listed for Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA NVENC and AMD AMF, covering H.264, H.265 and, on Intel and NVIDIA, AV13.
- Output formats include H.265, AV1, Apple ProRes and DNxHD, plus AAC, FLAC and MP3 audio4.
- Its pages do not describe a command line, a target file size or HDR handling, and do not name a licence1,3.
XMedia Recode suits Windows users who want a free converter with hardware encoders for all three GPU makers, AV1 and H.265 output, and device profiles2,3,4,5. It converts batches and unprotected discs3. The catch: it is Windows-only, and its pages do not describe a command line, a target-size setting or HDR handling1,2,3.
Best for: Windows users who want a free converter with many codecs and device profiles.
Where the points come from
Systems 0 of 6 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Also runs on | NoneDownload page lists Windows builds only; no macOS or Linux build2. | 0 / 6 |
Formats 19 of 23 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| H.265 (HEVC) output | YesFormats page lists HEVC/H.265 as an output video codec for MP4, MPEG-TS and MOV4. | 4 / 4 |
| AV1 output | YesFormats page lists AOM AV1 and SVT-AV1 for MP4, MKV, WebM and IVF4. | 6 / 6 |
| Editing codecs | YesFormats page lists Apple ProRes and VC3/DNxHD for MOV output4. | 3 / 3 |
| HDR kept or tone-mapped | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features, formats or help pages3,4. | 0 / 4 |
| Audio-only conversion | YesHome page says soundtracks can be saved as MP3 or M4A; formats page lists audio-only MKA and WAV outputs1,4. | 3 / 3 |
| Subtitles | YesHome page says it adds or extracts SRT, ASS and SSA subtitle files1. | 3 / 3 |
Speed 12 of 12 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| GPU encoding | NVIDIA NVENC, Intel Quick Sync, AMD AMF/VCNFeatures page lists Quick Sync encoders, NVENC encoders and AMD AMF encoders3. | 12 / 12 |
Batch and tools 14 of 23 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Batch queue | YesFeatures page lists batch conversion of multiple files3. | 5 / 5 |
| Device presets | YesFeatures page names predefined profiles for iPhone, iPad, Android tablets, PSP and Xbox 3603. | 3 / 3 |
| Command line or watch folder | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's home, features or help pages1,3. | 0 / 5 |
| Compress to a set file size | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features or video help pages, which mention only a bitrate calculator3,6. | 0 / 4 |
| Trim, crop and rotate | YesFeatures page lists cropping, rotate, start time and end time filters; home page mentions cutting1,3. | 3 / 3 |
| Reads DVD or Blu-ray | YesFeatures page says it converts unprotected DVDs and Blu-rays3. | 3 / 3 |
Price and licence 24 of 36 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free version without a watermark | YesDownload page says it is completely free with no ads or hidden costs; no limit is listed2. | 12 / 12 |
| Open source | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's home or download pages, which state no licence1,2. | 0 / 6 |
| Pay once, keep it | NoNot sold; the product is entirely free2. Free products are not counted here by the rule. | 0 / 6 |
| Cheapest full version | $0Entirely free, so $02. | 12 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 PC | Free2 | $0 | Freeware; installer and portable versions; optional donations |
Strengths
- Free, with no ads or hidden costs, and optional donations2.
- Lists hardware encoders for Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA NVENC and AMD AMF3.
- Writes H.265, AV1, Apple ProRes and DNxHD4.
- Predefined profiles cover devices such as iPhone, iPad, Xbox 360 and Android tablets3.
- Converts unprotected DVDs and Blu-rays and batches of files3.
Limits
What Sebastian Dörfler says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- XMedia Recode says GPU acceleration from AMD, Nvidia and Intel processes large video files significantly faster1.
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HandBrakePeople who want a free converter with no watermark and a command-line option87/100$0cheapest full version - 4
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Sources
- XMedia Recode: Free All-in-One video and audio converter, XMedia Recode. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- XMedia Recode download, XMedia Recode. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- XMedia Recode functions, XMedia Recode. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- XMedia Recode formats, XMedia Recode. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- XMedia Recode profiles, XMedia Recode. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- XMedia Recode help: video, XMedia Recode. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Website: www.xmedia-recode.de · Markdown version · We are not affiliated with Sebastian Dörfler.