Features:  

This software will convert your audio files and that’s about it. Don’t let the simplicity fool you however; 4Music Multiformat Converter covers a wide range of file outputs and enough customization to fill a useful niche. The program design is easy on the eye, each button is well labeled and there isn’t a whole lot of wasted space in the window. The encoder comes with an array of different skin options as well which is a nice addition, if not entirely useful. It’s nice to know that if you don’t like how it looks, you can do something about it.

All the conversion settings can be manipulated on the main screen, which is convenient. The options are all obvious but show this program has some true muscle, such as being able to convert a WAV file into an MP3 at a bitrate of 320, which is a higher quality than available from the major music download services. This will appeal to you audiophiles out there who are worried about marinating audio quality while saving some space on your hard drive. Once you have figured out which output options work for you, you can save these options through a preset feature woven into the program, a nice addition if you have taken the time to figure out the optimal settings for your situation.

Changing the language is an interesting addition to the drop down menu. This option isn’t present in any of the other programs reviewed. The website hints at this in the features listing but actually seeing the option to change the language of the program so easily accessible means more flexibility for the user. If English is not your primary language, then this program presents a viable alternative, while not losing any features because of it.

Another feature that will appeal to some is the option to convert directly through Windows Explorer, your PC navigation system. The option to convert a file is a right-click option after you have installed the program.

After you have converted all the files you desire through a setting in the program, 4Musics Multiformat Converter can delete the source files for you. This will keep your hard drive tidy as you convert your library from one format to another.