NERO Audio & Video Converter Software | MP3 Converter | MP4 Converter | conversion, converter for videos (MP4, MPEG, VOB, DAT) and audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP2) | 1 PC | Windows 11/10/8/7

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Doesnt covert movies like it says

Reliable but Overcomplicated: A Look at Nero’s MP3 Converter Software
Having a long history with Nero software, I decided to give their MP3 converter a try, partly out of familiarity but also to see how it holds up in today’s fast-evolving digital world. While the core function—converting audio files—remains relevant for some users, this particular software comes with a mixed bag of experiences that make it harder to fully recommend without reservations.The installation process was the first hurdle. It was noticeably more complicated than expected, requiring the download and setup of additional Nero components. Some of these extra installations felt a bit intrusive, with multiple prompts for optional upgrades and other bundled software that don’t seem strictly necessary for the MP3 converter itself. This adds unnecessary time and complexity before you even get to the main functionality. It felt like a layered experience that could have been streamlined for the sake of simplicity.Once the software was fully installed, the interface itself was fairly straightforward. It doesn’t overwhelm you with options, but still offers enough control to manage the conversion settings as needed. For anyone who occasionally needs to convert audio files, the process is clear enough to navigate without much confusion. It’s not the most modern-looking or elegant interface by today’s standards, but it gets the job done without excessive fuss.The actual conversion capabilities are solid. The software reliably converts a variety of audio formats into MP3, and it gives users some options to adjust output quality and bitrates. This is useful for those who want to customize their files for specific playback devices or save space on storage. While many modern devices can play multiple audio formats natively, having a dependable converter remains handy in certain cases, and this tool performs that basic function well.What holds this software back from a higher rating is mainly the installation complexity and the somewhat dated feel of the user experience. The extra steps to get up and running can be off-putting for users who expect a simple, quick install. Additionally, the interface, while functional, lacks the polish or intuitiveness that newer applications bring to the table. It’s usable, but not particularly enjoyable to work with.In summary, this MP3 converter software provides reliable performance for those who need to convert audio files and appreciate a moderate level of control over output settings. It’s not an essential tool for everyone, given that many devices and platforms now support a wide range of formats natively. The installation process and extra bundled components make it less appealing for casual users seeking a no-fuss solution. But for those who are willing to invest the time upfront, it will serve its purpose adequately. Three stars.

Easy audio and video file conversion…
If you are a content provider then you’ll likely want this software tool. It allows for the seamless and quick conversion of video and audio files to conform to various hardware platform needs. It’s a necessity for content providers trying to reach an expanded audience.

Polished and simple UI, works well
For starters, it’s an odd way to buy software in today’s age – you buy it and then wait for them to snail-mail you a business card size piece of paper with the download link and activation code.You first have to install “Nero Start” and create a Nero account. Nero Start wants to upsell you on lots of other products, but it isn’t overly pushy. I was a bit overwhelmed by all the products listed as “free”, “trials”, “for purchase”, and “available in my plan” – which is odd because I had not purchased any plan yet. For some reason, Nero Recode was listed as “Available In My Plan” before I even entered in the activation code. I then entered my activation code and nothing really changed. Not sure if you even have to buy this for it to work.As for the Recode program itself, it seems pretty polished and works well. I converted several old MPEG-2 DVDs to HEVC media files. For one DVD, I tried a few different settings. For a simple convert/upscale to 1080p HEVC using hardware encoding, it took 16 minutes to convert a 1h 37m movie. I then tried the same movie, but set their AI enhance to Max, and it took 34 hours to convert. It did look quite a bit better, so I guess if you have something that needs to look its best, this setting could be for you. For reference, I have an i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz, 64GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.

This NERO Recode software is just awful.I’ve used Nero software for decades (notably Nero Burning ROM) but every iteration they release has just got worse and worse. And now it’s again gotten so much worse because of the DRM “controls” they believe should be forced on users who actually pay for their products. Pay but never truly own, I should mention. If Nero ever goes out of business your software and the ability to install it (remember – you paid for this software) goes away completely.Trying to use the software was instantly frustrating. You have to submit your email to receive an activation code as part of a forced registration process (remember, you paid for this software) and that’s the best part of the experience. Reluctantly I followed their instructions to get everything installed. I opted to recode a Bluray disc that I legally own so I ripped the files using MakeMKV and just dragged and dropped the entire directory structure to Nero Recode. It identified my video files and made it easy to select the files I wanted to process. I checkmarked the source videos and selected a current encoding standard: HEVC. I was immediate greeted with an upgrade request. Annoying. Other options were available as video codecs, but they were all pretty old. But I selected one (MPEG-4). I was again greeted with a registration request after having already used the email process and serial number to install the software. Even more annoying.After hours of encoding my files, I felt like I had simply wasted a ton of time using this software and felt like I had surrendered a lot of private info just for the privilege of using a heavily anti-consumer software package from NERO.Avoid. Just use freeware options like MakeMKV or similar software instead.

I opened this expecting software on a physical CD, but instead it’s a piece of paper with a URL to go to as well as an activation code. From there it’s pretty straight forward at first, although you have to set up and account which I didn’t necessarily appreciate, but OK. After you set it up, it opens “Nero Start” which is basically the interface software for all the Nero products. Here you can see what’s software you have and what’s available. So far so good…except for at this point it seems to begin automatically installing various Nero products that I didn’t want. You can stop and/or uninstall, but I didn’t like that it began choosing and installing random products on its own in the background.From here the experience got worse. When I tried to install the only product I actually wanted (and the only one I ordered from Amazon), it still spent the next 10 minutes or so installing a ton of stuff on my PC…clearly more than the mp3 converting software. At this point I gave up and stopped/uninstalled everything. I really just wanted .mp3 conversion software. Not a pile of Nero products.It’s unfortunate because in the past I remember Nero software being great. I’m giving it a little grace in my rating because of the fact that it does look like if you had the time and patience, you would be able to just download what you wanted. But I didn’t appreciate it trying to force things on me I didn’t want.