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MediaCoder
MediaCoder · Sydney, Australia · founded 2005
What it is
MediaCoder is a Windows application for converting video and extracting audio. Batch conversion and hardware acceleration are supported, and the listed maximum output resolution is higher than 8k. Output options cover codecs such as H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8/VP9, MPEG-1/2/4, Flash Video, XviD, DivX, Theora, Dirac, H.263, RealVideo, Windows Media Video, Huffyuv, and MJPEG. Container choices include MP4, WebM, F4V, FLV, Matroska, AVI, MPEG-PS, MPEG-TS, ASF, MTS/M2TS/AVCHD, QuickTime/MOV, PMP, RealMedia, and OGM. MediaCoder was founded in 2005 and lists a freemium model with a Freeware plan. That plan allows 50 queued files, Full HD output, and a 16 Mbps output bitrate. MediaCoder Premium and MediaCoder Premium VOD Edition are also named, but no prices or details are listed for them. Windows is the stated platform.
For and against
For
- Supports batch conversion and hardware acceleration
- Extracts audio from video
- Maximum output resolution listed above 8k
- Freeware plan allows 50 queued files
Against
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Freeware output is Full HD
- Freeware bitrate is 16 Mbps
The verdict
MediaCoder combines batch conversion, audio extraction, and a broad set of listed codec and container choices. Its stated platform is Windows, and the Freeware plan has specific queue, resolution, and bitrate limits.
Who it suits
MediaCoder suits Windows users who need video conversion, batch processing, or audio extraction. Its varied codec and container options may suit people choosing among multiple output formats.
Plans and prices
Freeware
50 queued files · Full HD output · 16 Mbps output bitrate
Read 20 Sep 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder Premium
Read 20 Sep 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder Premium VOD Edition
Read 20 Sep 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder freeware
one instance · 50 queued files · output bitrate up to 16Mbps · Full HD maximum
Read 15 Oct 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder Premium single licence
one physical computer · unlimited batch tasks · over-16Mbps bitrate · up to 10K
Read 15 Oct 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder Premium 2-seat licence
two simultaneous physical computers · unlimited batch tasks · over-16Mbps bitrate · up to 10K
Read 15 Oct 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder Premium VOD single licence
one physical computer · VOD features · dual-audio processing · batch volume normalization
Read 15 Oct 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
MediaCoder Premium VOD 2-seat licence
two simultaneous physical computers · VOD features · dual-audio processing · batch volume normalization
Read 15 Oct 2026 · mediacoderhq.com
On the record
- Advanced controls
- The interface exposes extensive transcoding parameters for manual tuning.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- API monitoring
- A GET statistics endpoint reports state, percentage, elapsed and remaining time, throughput, bitrate and frame data.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- API task control
- The API supports stopping, pausing and resuming jobs by posting state changes.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audio extraction
- Yesmediacoderhq.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Batch conversion
- Yesmediacoderhq.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- CLI integration
- The command-line edition is described as an integration component for third-party applications and web services and can use GUI-created preset files.wizard.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- The Premium site identifies the maker as Mediatronic Pty Ltd and gives ABN 57 166 888 026.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Disc and camera input
- It can rip Blu-ray, DVD, VCD and CD media and capture from video cameras.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The official documentation area links to changelog, error codes, EULA, references, Premium FAQ, Server API and translations.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Filters
- Audio and video enhancement filters are included.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- GPU encoding
- The software supports H.264 and H.265 hardware encoding through Intel QuickSync, Nvidia NVENC and CUDA.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Hardware acceleration
- Yesmediacoderhq.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Latest changelog entry
- Version 0.8.68 dated 6 July 2026 rebuilt with Visual Studio 2026-18.7.3, updated FFmpeg to 8.1.2 and removed the donation prompt.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence authentication limitation
- Internet access is required while Premium runs unless the customer upgrades to a USB-key licence.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence lock issue
- An abnormal shutdown can leave a Premium licence locked until the service releases it, which may take up to 30 minutes.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence status
- MediaCoder itself is proprietary; its distribution contains separately licensed GPL, LGPL, BSD, public-domain and other codec components.blog.mediacoderhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: errors and bugs
- VideoHelp reviewers report encoding errors, mux-stage failures, freezes and version-specific bugs.videohelp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: interface complexity
- Reviewers repeatedly call the interface confusing, overwhelming and difficult to learn, especially for casual users.videohelp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
