# LosslessConverter > LosslessConverter is Windows and Mac desktop software maintained by the LosslessConverter team. It handles supported DVD and Blu-ray sources, video and audio conversion, lossless remuxing, compression, audio extraction, GIF creation, and everyday editing. This site hosts the official user guide, technical specifications, FAQ, and reference libraries for media formats, cameras, editing, and playback compatibility. Product: LosslessConverter (desktop software; 64-bit Windows 7-11 and macOS 10.13 or later) Platform note: AI features are currently Windows-only; core conversion and media processing are available on Mac. Trial note: The trial limits many processing jobs to the first three minutes. Use a representative source to check compatibility before purchase. Plans and machine-readable pricing: https://www.losslessconverter.com/pricing.md Purchase page: https://www.losslessconverter.com/buy.html (payment is processed securely by the checkout provider) ## Core Pages - [Home](https://www.losslessconverter.com/): Product overview, features, GPU acceleration, and download entry points. - [Technical Specifications](https://www.losslessconverter.com/tech-specs.html): Supported input and output formats, system requirements, and platform compatibility tables. - [FAQ](https://www.losslessconverter.com/tech-faqs.html): Technical answers about installation, activation, conversion, and playback problems. - [Editorial Policy](https://www.losslessconverter.com/editorial-policy.html): Source hierarchy, workflow testing limits, update policy, historical-page labels, and corrections. ## User Guide - [User Guide Center](https://www.losslessconverter.com/user-guide/): Step-by-step guides for installing, activating, and using the product. - [How to Convert Video and Audio](https://www.losslessconverter.com/user-guide/how-to-convert.html): The current conversion workflow. - [How to Rip DVD and Blu-ray](https://www.losslessconverter.com/user-guide/how-to-rip-dvd-blu-ray.html): Disc ripping workflow, including folders and ISO images. - [How to Compress Video](https://www.losslessconverter.com/user-guide/how-to-compress.html): Compression targets and quality settings. - [GPU Acceleration](https://www.losslessconverter.com/user-guide/how-to-use-gpu-acceleration.html): NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel hardware encoding notes. ## Video Format Guides Reference pages that explain what each format stores, where it works, and when conversion is useful. - [Video Format Guides](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/): Index of all format references. - [AVI](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/avi.html): Legacy Microsoft container; playback depends on the codec inside. - [FLV](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/flv.html): Adobe Flash video; browsers no longer play it directly. - [H.265 vs H.264](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/h265-vs-h264.html): Compression, quality, and compatibility tradeoffs between AVC and HEVC. - [HEVC / H.265](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/hevc-h265.html): The HEVC codec, hardware support, and compatibility handling. - [M3U8](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/m3u8.html): HLS playlists; the file is an index, not the video. - [MKV](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/mkv.html): Matroska container with flexible track, chapter, and subtitle support. - [MOV](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/mov.html): Apple QuickTime container for delivery and editing codecs. - [MP4](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/mp4.html): The most broadly compatible container; H.264 with AAC as baseline. - [MPG / MPEG](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/mpg.html): MPEG-1/MPEG-2 program streams in VCD, DVD, and broadcast workflows. - [MTS](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/mts.html): AVCHD camcorder transport streams and the M2TS family. - [VOB](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/vob.html): DVD-Video objects inside a VIDEO_TS structure. - [WebM](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/webm.html): Open web container carrying VP8, VP9, or AV1 with Vorbis or Opus. - [WMV](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/wmv.html): Microsoft Windows Media family in the ASF container. - [XAVC and XAVC S](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-formats/xavc.html): Sony professional and consumer recording families. ## Solution Hubs Topic-organized how-to libraries; each hub indexes its own guides. - [Blu-ray Ripping, Backup & Playback Solutions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/blu-ray-ripping/): Blu-ray workflows for devices, media servers, audio, subtitles, editing, and backup. - [DVD Ripping, Backup & Playback Solutions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/dvd-ripping/): DVD conversion, backup, editing, and device playback workflows. - [Video & Audio Conversion, Playback & Editing Solutions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-audio-solutions/): Format conversion, editing, playback, and compatibility troubleshooting. - [Camera & Camcorder Solutions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/camera-camcorder/): AVCHD, MP4, XDCAM, and MXF camera footage workflows for editors. - [MTS & M2TS Conversion & Editing Solutions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/mts-m2ts-solutions/): AVCHD and Blu-ray transport-stream workflows for editors and devices. - [MXF Conversion & Editing Solutions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/mxf-solutions/): Broadcast and camera MXF workflows for editing applications. ## Recommended Workflow Guides - [Convert MTS to MP4](https://www.losslessconverter.com/mts-m2ts-solutions/convert-mts-to-mp4.html): Decide when AVCHD footage needs conversion and create a broadly compatible MP4. - [Convert MXF for Avid Media Composer](https://www.losslessconverter.com/mxf-solutions/convert-mxf-to-avid.html): Try native linking first, then create an Avid DNx editing copy when needed. - [Prepare MXF for DaVinci Resolve](https://www.losslessconverter.com/mxf-solutions/mxf-to-davinci-resolve.html): Check Resolve codec support before creating an editing intermediate. - [Canon XF media and Final Cut Pro](https://www.losslessconverter.com/mxf-solutions/canon-xf-plugin-for-final-cut-pro.html): Preserve the camera source, try current native Final Cut Pro import first, and create a ProRes copy only when the supported workflow requires it. - [Import AVI into Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-audio-solutions/import-avi-files-in-adobe-premiere-pro.html): Diagnose the codec inside AVI and prepare an editing copy only when required. - [Edit 4K Video in Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-audio-solutions/edit-4k-video-in-adobe-premiere-pro.html): Compare native, proxy, and intermediate-media workflows for 4K footage. - [Convert MKV DTS to AC-3 5.1](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-audio-solutions/convert-mkv-with-dts-to-ac3-5-1.html): Prepare multichannel audio for a playback path that requires AC-3. - [Convert 1080p to 720p](https://www.losslessconverter.com/video-audio-solutions/convert-1080p-to-720p.html): Reduce resolution while retaining the source frame rate where practical. - [Convert DVD to MKV](https://www.losslessconverter.com/dvd-ripping/convert-dvd-to-mkv.html): Choose between a stream-preserving MKV and an encoded compatibility copy. - [Rip Blu-ray with Subtitles](https://www.losslessconverter.com/blu-ray-ripping/rip-blu-ray-with-subtitles.html): Select and verify the required subtitle track before processing the full title. - [Rip Blu-ray with Audio Tracks](https://www.losslessconverter.com/blu-ray-ripping/rip-blu-ray-with-audio-tracks.html): Preserve or select the audio tracks required by the destination. - [Prepare Blu-ray Video for NAS](https://www.losslessconverter.com/blu-ray-ripping/copy-blu-ray-to-nas.html): Match the output to the media server and playback client rather than the storage device alone. ## Support and Legal - [Support Center](https://www.losslessconverter.com/support/): User guides, technical questions, downloads, and order support. - [Sales FAQ](https://www.losslessconverter.com/sale-faqs.html): Pricing, licensing, and order questions. - [Contact](https://www.losslessconverter.com/contact.html): LosslessConverter support and sales contacts. - [Pricing](https://www.losslessconverter.com/pricing.md): Current one-time plans, platform coverage, trial limits, and license-transfer rules in plain text. - [Refund Policy](https://www.losslessconverter.com/refund-policy.html), [Privacy Policy](https://www.losslessconverter.com/privacy-policy.html), [Terms and Conditions](https://www.losslessconverter.com/terms-conditions.html), [License Agreement](https://www.losslessconverter.com/end-user-license-agreement.html) --- Last updated: 2026-09-11