Hi, thanks Mike (mike) ever so much, I had no idea of Your entry on something I posted here few days ago until today. I truly value Your Comment(s) because You not only address specific 'pleas' but give the rest of Users comprehensive lesson. I am not very fluent in 'video matters' dealing mostly with static Images, so I'm still learning, and as certain challenges arrive at my shores, no complains of shortage:) - I try to wrestle with tasks before me, not realizing fully I might go about something more complicated way than it's worth or needed..

I didn't have enough time to explore 'nature' of VOB Files, which naturally played well when watched on TV monitor over Christmas, but left with that dvd Copy on my laptop (the only disk went back with Guests) - jumped next onto the notion of converting these Files so they could be watched also on PCs/laptops and in other such 'cosy' environment. Now I know to best leave them alone, but perhaps after burning them to dvd disks (done finally today) - suggest to the rest of my family best media 'Players' they can additionally use to watch this video. Yes, it's quite old (years '92, '94, '97), but I believe my nephew, much more fluent than I - burn his father's original recordings from cassettes using most suitable methods, and it is I who never came across this particular (VOB) format before. Many thanks once more for Your attention, explanation and advice!:)

Ps.I burned my video on standard DVD-R 16x 1.7GB disk using ImgBurn placing actual big VOB Files only, and leaving behind what else was in that Folder - several VIDEO/VTS Files, that is IFO and BUP Files. What's on my dvd disks now has sound and quality of original dvd, from what I can see and hope that nothing else 'suffered' in a process. As for editing these separate video Files, merging a.s.o is at the moment left to my recipients..(most of them so young on that video, now in their 30s.., ah well, mama/auntie did her best for now:)

Thanks so much for fixing that.

Still not working for me I uninstalled it all and reinstalled it, it still don’t work from the giveaway of the day page and the winx give away page and I don't get a popped up window asking me to update all I get is a window popped up saying time limited special offer and it takes me here http://www.winxdvd.com/giveaway/gotd.htm.
The you tube part of the software just don't work

I tested WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe .The software is not bad .It allows some customizations, especially I like the filter of deinterlace.
But could be better with some advanced setings . Especielly i miss possibilities of dual pass of video or AMD APP /OpenCL / Cuda acceleration. All in all the program very good for less advanced users (y)

#52
I uninstalled yesterday's version,then installed the updated one today. Successfully downloaded/played Youtube clips. Thanks Digiarty & GOTD for getting things right and offering this a second day.

Note:You may want to go back and read the (new) comment #1 re this issue.

#61 Thans a lot for your explanation, Mike.

Reinstalled the new version, but the YouTube video integration is still faulty: cannot give OK after the youtube video appears in the little screen. What's wrong?
By the way, it would be useful some features like brghtness, sharpness, hue etc. adjustments to.

The "fixed" version is still broken. It doesn't ask to update for YouTube URLs, but wouldn't always recognize any resolution/format for download.
E.g. try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOYiPoWtL6c

Great program. Thanks for offering this. I have downloaded and used it to convert a .MKV video to FLV, it just worked fine. Before I have used some free converters like Freemake Video Converter but unfortunately comes with malware...It is great WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe with no malware is now once again being given away by Digiarty & GOTD. Thanks again!

I was waiting forever for the youtube problem to be solve but what Digiarty Software Inc, have done(in the first post) is quite nice. A sincerely apology and giving a new download version link and longer valid activation time is quite rare for software developers, for that I give you Digiarty a +1 on first post and plus a thumbs up for your product.

Hi Socks, thanks for Your advice, I've been playing these Files on MediaPlayerLite vob, which is fine, except 'forward/back/stop' is rubbish and brings everything to the very beginning, that's why I was so eager to convert them.

hint: If you miss installing this giveaway before it expires on GOTD, You can still go to Digitary site and get it thru Jan 20, 2014.

Tip: If you already have a previous version of this software on your system you can keep it and install today's version also. I had previous version 3.12.6 installed from GOTD last year. Here's how--> Install new version in a different folder. I installed today's GOTD in a new folder marked 'WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe V5.02' . THIS WORKED!! I now have both versions on my hard drive. And the both show up in the Digitary Start Menu list.

If I decide one is better than the other then I can keep it and uninstall the other version. Time will tell which I like best.

Program is not 'time limited' and it does not automatically INSTALL updates-- It does automatically check for updates when you load the program. Just click 'cancel' to open program or click 'learn more' to go to current offer web page to get latest deal on the latest version.

@Rob #10
I got same results- tried to analyse/convert 3 different YouTube clips and was told to obtain upgrade version. No joy.

Appreciate the GOTD team's efforts to have this addressed by developer.
Will give it another shot tomorrow.

Installed successfully, and decided to do a test run with a Youtube link. It failed to analyze the link, and instead opened a pop that requested I update to the latest build for 5.0.2

I declined and closed the window, and it immediately opened a browser to the vendor's site: http://www.winxdvd.com/hd-video-converter-deluxe/?force

Turns out that the latest build for this version V5.0.2 was done in Jan-3-2014, while the version being given out today was the December 26, 2013 build.

If the program can't seem to successfully analyze a link, part of it's core functionality, and suggests to get the most recent build for that to work, why then are the vendors giving away the previous build that is obviously not effective at what it claims to do?

Just for the sake of curiosity, I downloaded the January's build, for a test, and it was able to successfully analyze the link: yes, functional. However, it wasn't possible to enter the activation code for today's give away, as that option is absent.

So, the vendor is deliberately giving out a buggy version, so that users will hopefully pay and upgrade to the more effective edition of the same version 5.0.2

Hope I'm wrong, but since it failed to do the very first task of what it claims to do, I had to uninstall it.

will the giveaway of WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe be extended due to the YouTube download problem ?

What a crock. I grabbed this to see how well it works, including downloading. Installed and registered. Was told I get no updates. OK. Immediately went to You Tube, copied a URL for a video that I thought I would try. Pasted it in to the You Tube URL section and clicked analyze. A few seconds later I was told that I need to update to the newest version.

Needless to say, my opinion of WinX isn't very high now.

Installed the v5.0.2 from this page, activated and tried to download a YouTube clip. It says I need an updated version of the software and does nothing. It says it is Xmas licensed key. I used the information in #1 above to get the license key. Is this a tease? It really isn't the latest version? This is my first experience with GOTD and I am disappointed!

@fran #22 Try this page:
http://club.myce.com/f181/how-burn-vob-files-correctly-so-they-also-play-standalone-dvd-player-144238/

You will have better picture quality if you don't convert the files.

If you want to play them on PC try this:
http://www.wikihow.com/Play-VOB-Files

I confirmed the results of #10. An attempt to "Paste and Analyse" a YouTube video indicated an update was needed. When I tried to do that, a choice of Buy or Download was presented. I chose Download and the result was labeled differently, But, guess what?
The version info was still 5.0.2, and the Giveaway key was invalid.
Garbage; Bait and Switch; Indian Giver, many labels come to mind.
I will wait for resolution of the problem according to #14.

I am so often fascinated by those who remonstrate about the speed that a program operates while undertaking the process that it is designed for without actually mentioning any of the specifications of the hardware they are attempting to use the software on.
Generally as a rule the specifications of any software is usually presented in one of two ways or both. That is the minimal specifications and or the ideal specifications. For some this is quite obvious, for others it is not. I would suspect that to claim that something operates 32 times faster than previously would require at least the optimal circumstance for that to happen. For the uninitiated that means if you are using your convertor on a single core system with say 256 megs of ram and 250 g hard drive, it is going to be slowish to begin with and more than like not get any quicker (let alone 32 times quicker). Yes, there will be software out there that will be faster but the same theory applies, a classic model T with mag wheels is still only a classic model T.
As an afterthought on this topic maybe it would be prudent for GAOD to provide a place where the hardware specs and OS of the poster can be inputted alone with their post.
After after thought:
7# Frank - No, It cannot rip DVD’s, it is called a Convertor for a reason.
11# Don Hill – Built in self-destruct? Two thing. (1) Don’t use the convertor while on line. That way it can not check for updates and (2) You can’t click the cancel button when the pop-up occurs?
18# Trig – See above
19# Mark – In a word, no. However, it can convert a video file to a VOB then simply download the WINX DVD author and then burn your file. It’s all free.
22# Fran – Why are you trying to delace a VOB? You earlier post states that it is an old family video, the question would be, how old? Is it a digital copy of a VHS or was recorded on a digital camera? These are important consideration in what conversation settings you need to choose. Generally VOB’s shouldn’t need delacing. Read http://www.100fps.com/video_resolution_vs_fluidity.htm

Downloaded, installed, entered registration code - all seemed well. When I tried to download a youtube video, entered the URL, and clicked the "Analyze" link... A box appeared that told me I needed to update to the latest version, a browser window opened to the page where I could do so, and the YouTube downloader box closed (back to VCD homescreen). Even if it had worked, it seems very tedious to download a video, when I have an add-on that does it with one click. I don't know about the other program features, didn't bother trying them. If WinX or someone else can tell me what's happening and why, and how to fix it, I will continue testing and see if I feel this software is worth keeping.

Okay well the developer said the youtube issue is fixed and well yes I no longer get the version upgrade pop up but it will not download any videos for me. Based on that I call this a crapola and I am uninstalling it!

It occurred to me that for the benefit of the developers, I'm running an HP quad-core AMD A8 laptop with 6GB RAM and a 650GB HDD. Perhaps the software has a problem with x64 operating systems? - Just guessing, which I realize can be a dangerous thing when trying to troubleshoot complex things like software and relationships... ;)

Following the recommendation to install the software (which I was going to do anyway), I quickly discovered the "photo" button and tried to create a video slideshow of 30 photos of a property I have for sale. When I clicked "Run," I received the same error message mentioned in several previous comments - "Abnormal termination - error code -1").

I suppose one could work around this malfunction by creating the slideshow video in Windows Movie Maker, but that sort of defeats the whole purpose, doesn't it? This is an obvious flaw in the software which, if fixed, won't do US a lick of good since we aren't entitled to "free upgrades" under the terms of this giveaway.

I'll continue to play with the software using various videos I already have, and probably keep it since it's bound to do something that other converters can't do.

Notwithstanding, the balance of my previous comment stands as written. I appreciate all of the positive votes it received (Usually my comments tend to ruffle a few feathers here and there. I'm glad someone found my previous comment worth taking the time to read, and I'm grateful for everyone's support and all of the people who take the time to express their opinions and experiences here. This is a true community of people looking out for one another, which is somewhat rare in this wacky virtual world...)

I think all the video converter products we see given away regularly here on GoTD are based on ffmpeg as the conversion engine. They get a performance upgrade when ffmpeg gets a performance upgrade. It's mainly a question of which one uses the best default parameters for your purpose, and which one has the UI you prefer (although they all seem remarkably similar in that respect too). I like the WinX products well enough - about the same as the similar Aiseesoft products. I've been using them both for years, and they are equally quick and effective. But for consistent quality I still prefer Handbrake. I know it's just a matter of fine-tuning the parameters, but that takes a lot of work, so I'd prefer to use an app that has them well tuned in the first place.

#7 Try DVD Shrink

Like many people I read the comments and decided not to download and try. #11 worried me and I don't want to waste my time with something that after 2 weeks will be no good. I will pass.
Thanks anyways

install and.. uninstalled, why?
A) No GPU acceleration (in speed comparison, slower than Aiseesoft, Video to video and freemake video).
B) Quality comparison - lower quality than Video to Video
C) the "check updates" is set to "always" without changing possibility

Excellent Video Converter.
I have used WinX video converter for the past 2 years thanks to regular GAOTD offerings...which keeps the versions current.
And, yes, Wondershare, MediAvatar, and several other vendors offer excellent video converters....but, hey, WinX is free today...and the others are not!
Thank You WinX.

Thanks for comments and for the offer.
Two questions/warnings in the context of "obligatory" update and unwanted silent installations (if any) combined with Digiarty offer:

1. Has anyone of you who already installed today’s offer, checked if the software does/or does not silently install(s) any "additional" programmes, sofware etc.?

2. Has anybody tried to ban this software from acces to Internet using his/her firewall? And if so, does the software work with Internet access blocked? This could help to avoid updates resulting in the loss of licence for this version.

Why I ask question one is that when I installed another offer of Digiarty presented on this portal some weeks ago,I checked out all "additional" sofware included into the installation packet, but the programme silently installed a package of third party software that not only was useless for me, but changed a lot of settings in my comp and appeared hardly uninstallable. All in all I had to restore my whole system from the latest HD backup to get it work properly!!! (The detailed description of my "affair" with Digiarty’s previous offer may be found on this forum).

Since then, I am very, very cautious when it comes to the offers of Digiarty that once I considered pretty decent software provider.

# 7


If you want a good program for ripping DVDs, I have found for me that "DVD Cloner" works best for this. I have used this program (and earlier versions of it) for a number of years and it makes excellent copies of DVDs. This is great for backing up DVDs so the kids can have copies of their favorites out in the car and we don't have to drag them back and forth all the time.

Compare it to other DVD rippers and to download the program. It's not free but it is a very good program. It's worth the investment.
http://dvd-burning-software.toptenreviews.com/dvd-cloner-6-review.html

I wish I had read #6 Lok Man Loong's comment before I installed this over my older version. I liked the UI of the older version better. This looks like it has less features than the older version too. However, that may just be that they are only shown as needed to give it a cleaner, less cluttered look. And, unlike #6, I no longer have the older version to do a feature by feature comparison to find out. I hope I didn't downgrade with this newer version. It will probably still do what I need, and most likely still has the former version's functionality.

Also, in my experience, Digiarty products are reliable and when I've needed support for their products that I've purchased from them, their responses have been prompt and effectively resolved my issues. Their online guides and help have been useful too.

I tried the option to add photos. You cannot choose single photos. Okay, I took one with 4 images. Could not see the result, because of “abnormal termination, error code: -1″.

I uninstalled my old version, which worked perfectly. This one is a POS - won't accept URL, annoying pop up offer, can't change update setting ...

I am trying to install on a windows XP 32 bits and he keeps saying I have to install a newer version.
I have the version 5.0.2. and is saying that it is the Xmas Licensed Key.
I assume that is the latest version, but it is not working.

WinX HD Converter is my best converter. it is fast and produce quality result. i hope they will add the capability to include merge subtitles(.srt files) while converting.

I saw a message that it was a time limited offer. How much time do we have? Is it only 30 days?

@Mark #17

Doesn't look like it will create a standard DVD from input, but it will convert MKV to MP4. Both of our disc players will read these on a DVDR, as I suspect most modern players do.

Really solid video coverter!

If your arsenal doesn't include this free - WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe 5.0.2, giveaway, grab it while you can. Digiarty makes some very respectable software. Although todays GOTD isn't the fastest kid on the block, the end results are [well] worth the wait.

Thank you all, for your comments, most appreciated.

Hi, FOLLOW-UP on my first post..
Converting 1 VOB File (0.99 GB) to MP4 Format and choosing only 'Use High Quality Engine' (previously combined with 'Deinterlace') - took again over 1hr, File was back to 781 MB in size, quality as appalling as first result (without checking any boxes on the right of Console)

Unchecking 'Use High Quality Engine' and opting only for 'Deinterlace' this time - resulted in a File size 777 MB, 'smoother' outlines of everything on video, but horizontal lines and 'jumpiness' from scene to scene made it worst than everything I achieved so far!!
So - NO GOOD converting my VOB File to MP4, using this Software anyway!

Last attempt - trying to see if converting VOB to AVI File brings better results..:
Output AVI File - 1.38 GB and quality horrible!

Guess I tried my best here testing VOB Files and I can honestly say - This Program is NOT for I needed it for. It simply failed.. and tested my patience to the brim!
Briefly considered Giovanni's suggestion of AVC, but the free Version only converts a little 'teaser' of large video File, that's all.

Might try something else in my spare time (what's left of it, lol), but with this Giveaway and today - I'm done.
That said - if Anyone can give me any advice on my quest today I'll be most grateful!

I got vers. 5.0.2 from the Digarty's giveaway on their site in December. Opened it just now and got a pop-up from within the program. It told me I was using the giveaway version of 5.0.2 and offered to let me upgrade to the paid version with lifetime updates at up to 70% off. I just needed to click "Cancel" and no update happened. The Check for Updates option in this version is set for automatic and grayed-out just like others have commented on here. Looks like the update check is used to trigger the upgrade offer. I opened it a second time and got the same pop-up.
Probably not an issue unless clicking "Cancel" is to much of an irritation to get FREE software.

Need better support for GPU acceleration technologies (NVIDIA CUDA / AMD APP Acceleration). This is a must for any paid conversion software IMHO.

Will this convert a mp4, mkv, or avi file into something that can play on a standard dvd player (ie. create the video.ts files etc.)?

I considered downloading this software, but decided to read some comments first... And comment no. 11 is worrying. Is it really correct that it is impossible to turn off "checking for updates" - and even worse: When updates ARE found the software will no longer function properly? If this really is the case, in my view software with such limitations should NOT be accepted by GOTD! Definitely no download for me!

@ Don Hill

Otherwise, this appears to be a fairly decent converter. I’m not sure how some of the previous commenters got the idea that this was a video editor having the ability to insert a quantity of still images into the video (or into the software – the commenter I’m thinking of wasn’t terribly clear as to what he/she was actually trying to accomplish).

Why don't you simply install the program and choose the option "photo"? It's the third button from the left side.

I think that it is a wonder give away by GOTD. I have to check, but you have a you tube downloader, which will help . some of the featues i have not tried. Some of the converters do not permit ram file for audio conversion. I have to check with this program.The license code is easily found in their website, and you could just copy and paste to register. Thanks once again

The other problem I'm finding is that it won't let me click "Analyze" with video on Daily Motion, which is one side it advertized as working with. It's at least recognizing YouTube, even if it has that other error. It's not even recognizing Daily Motion links as ones it can work with.

Dear GOTD users,
We have contacted the developer according YouTube download problem and are waiting for the reply.


Sorry for the inconvenience,
GOTD team