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Video Encoding And Editing

MainConcept MPEG Encoder 1.4.2

The MPEG Encoder from MainConcept is an efficient program.

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Software:MPEG Encoder (MainConcept)
Version:1.4.2
Installed size:11.8 M plus workload (Our file is 1.3 G)
Benchmark duration:Several minutes

Installation

All that is involved is a Windows application with an installer.

Settings

We don't change the standard settings.

Benchmarking

Open a video file in the MPEG encoder as a source for the encoding process. Run a 1.3 G video in AVI format. Click on 'Convert' to start the process. Once completed, the MPEG encoder will display the length of time required.

Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.