

In the license agreement that showed up in the installation wizard indicated that Format Factory does collect personal information which they claim cannot be traced back to the individuals. At this point we thought that it was better to ditch it right away and looked for an alternative. When the converter software was launched, there was yet another attempt. In the middle of the installation, another attempt was made. Many users wouldn’t realize this until it is too late, unless the firewall is set up to notify users when a new program makes such an attempt and block the connection automatically until a permission is given. Features and HighlightsĪs soon as the installation was started, Format Factory made an attempt to connect to the internet, a behavior many wouldn’t like. Its partnership with Bright Data is one of the obvious signs that it is no longer a recommended software, but each to their own.

It used to be a popular freeware, until it becomes one that many should stay away from. Extra features are available, but its main mission is to provide you with a range of tools to convert media files. Have you ever needed to convert one or more videos to compatible formats so that you can watch them on your phone? This is what Format Factory does. Format Factory is a versatile media converter.
