I’ve just got a new computer and am getting the hang of it pretty quickly, however I do have one problem. I’ve only ever used a PC before and this one’s a Mac. For converting rips from that video place we all use, I’ve always used a great free program called “Format Factory” but there doesn’t seem to be a version for Mac. Can anyone recommend a good, free file converter? Video to mp3, especially – I know i-tunes will take care of all the music side of things. I may be being really dumb and already have this on the computer but if that’s the case I really do need to be told. If not, your recommendations will be gratefully accepted.
Thanks ‘Spillers
Maki: Tell me SPECIFICALLY what you want to do, I use Macs and I never use file converters. Are you saying that you want the audio from a video? The way I do that is with Wiretap Pro, it will record any audio that’s playing on your Mac in any format. Check this list and get on it if it looks interesting, it comes out weekly; CNET Downloads
Which Mac did you get?
Wiretap Pro is awesome – I remember getting it on your advice GF. Handy for taking stuff off Spotify too.
Thanks GF.
I’m not worried about converting different music files as I know that can be done with i-tunes. From time to time I rip videos (with Firefox) from youtube to add music to a post. With Format Factory I was able to convert mp4 or flv (for example) to mp3 and use the resulting mp3s in the bloody wordpress player. I’m looking for a way to do that on a Mac.
Any suggestions welcome.
I got a very basic iMac
this is what the computer tells me about itself:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac11,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i3
Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed: 5.86 GT/s
Boot ROM Version: IM112.0057.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.64f5
Once you go mac, there’s no going back.
It’s only been 48 hours but I think I’ll be staying. Maki jr has been teasing me all weekend about having succumbed and finally joined the sect! He may be right. He’s a fully paid up member of course.
http://www.youtube-mp3.org/
this website does it for you, I just tried it, and it does work well.
that’s the one i’ve been using. I’ve had problems getting some of the files to play properly here on the Spill though, and Bish couldn’t get one of my earworms to play on the Spillplayer either.
me.
isn’t Format Factory 1.90 (Format Factory Mac)? (if that’s what you are used to) – I just googlee eyed it.. so don’t know if it’s the same!
I must say I’m as dumb on a mac as I was on a pc – there’s just no helping some people.
I’ve been there but they keep offering me stuff that isn’t Format factory and costs money! God! How is a cheapskate to live?
Cheers, Shane. Loved the artwork on Steen’s B’day post, btw.
Just found a program called Switch which seems to be doing the business!
But please keep the suggestions coming!
I’ve been using Switch (on Mac) for various things – not tried it from youtube to mp3 yet. Mainly done Windows Media files. It has worked great so far, but only starts off free (or at least that is my experience). In a few days’ time, it may well stop working until you shell out for it…
If they start charging, is it worth paying? It looks dead easy to use and works for youtubes.
Nooo! Never ever any need to pay!!Did you try the website i mentioned above?
I’ve found with those ‘free’ programmes that start asking for money that if you just ignore them they’ll eventually give up and let you use the programme again for free – this happened with both the video and the audio converters I use (PC not Mac). Every now and then they tell me how much more exciting the paid-for version is but I ignore that too.
Looks like you’re in good shape now, enjoy your Mac, it sounds similar to mine and my wife’s.
Thanks GF!
Listening to your first Blues post right now which is no bad way to end a great weekend!
Maki – welcome to the cult of Steve. I’m assuming you have no probs getting videos from youtube to your mac, but if you do, here’s the gen:
http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20070420014456930
btw Maki, can i dis-recommend Safari to you? DsD said he’s been having problems with it too. I finally gave up on it, kept crashing (and i wouldn’t even bother to open up Spill posts on it anymore). Bugs, and i think brandy new Mac viruses too.
I finally switched to Firefox 4, and just upgraded again to the new FF5. Much better, no real problems either.
Thanks Amy, I’ve been on firefox from day one because it’s the browser I get on best with – the tip is appreciated, though.
Anyway I’ve just done my first music post and it seems to be working!!
Thanks everyone!