VideoProc Converter 6.6 (macOS)

VideoProc Converter is a Mac video conversion and processing app that handles conversion, editing, compression, and recording. For someone who already knows the basics, the deeper tools matter.

Step 1: Set up GPU acceleration

Open preferences and confirm hardware encoding is enabled. The app uses your GPU to speed up video processing — noticeable on Apple Silicon machines.

Step 2: Use the toolbox for batch work

Drag multiple files into the toolbox. You can convert, compress, or extract audio in one pass. The task queue lets you set output parameters per file.

Step 3: Apply filters before export

In the edit panel, add crop, rotate, subtitle burn-in, or colour correction. These apply during conversion, so no re-encoding later.

The app runs on Intel Macs (64-bit x86) and is natively optimised for M1, M2, M3, M4. Classic features need macOS 10.13 or later; AI features require 10.15 or later.

Set output folder and cache location first

Before you start converting, go into the preferences panel and set the output folder to something you'll remember. The default downloads folder fills up fast when you're batch-converting drone footage. While you're there, set the temporary cache location to a drive with plenty of free space — system SSD if you have room, otherwise an external drive.

Switch on hardware acceleration for both encode and decode if your Mac supports it. This is separate from the GPU toggle in the main window. The app can detect your hardware, but it doesn't always default to the fastest option.

Set your preferred output format for common devices. If you regularly send files to an iPad or a specific camera, save those presets. Saves time later.

Preview crop and trim before converting

Use the preview window before committing to a full conversion. The scrub controls let you check the exact crop point or trim boundary. A few seconds here saves a re-convert later.

When adding a video playlist, check the box to download the highest quality available. The app can grab 4K from YouTube or Vimeo, but the default setting is often lower. Adjust this once and it sticks for that session.

Keep the log window open on the first few conversions. It shows the codec being used, the GPU load, and any warnings about unsupported streams. If something looks off — a drop to software encoding, for example — you catch it early.

Don't use one compression preset for all videos

One common error is applying the same compression preset to every video. A 10-minute 1080p file from a DSLR needs different settings than a 30-second clip from an iPhone. Output size or quality suffers either way.

Another misstep is forgetting to clear the queue after a batch. The app keeps the last set of tasks, and it's easy to accidentally re-encode the same files when you drop new ones in. Clear the list or rename the output folder.

Some users also miss the subtitle burn-in option because it is hidden inside the edit panel rather than the main conversion window. If your source has embedded subtitles and you want them visible in the output, you have to find that toggle. It is not on by default.

Finally, avoid running other GPU-heavy apps during conversion. VideoProc Converter uses the GPU aggressively, and letting Premiere or a browser with hardware acceleration fight for the same chip can slow both down. Let it run alone.

• macOS 10.10 or later (classic features: 10.13+; AI features: 10.15+)
• Intel Mac (64-bit x86) or Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)
• Interface languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Japanese