Curlew

Curlew is a free and open source easy-to-use audio and video converter for Linux

Review

• The Curlew program has an easy-to-use and clean user interface;
• Support for converting to many audio and video formats (more than 100 different formats);
• There is an opportunity to use ready-made presets, there are also installations for portable devices: Android, Blackberry, Nokia, PSP, PS3, iPod, iPhone and others;
• It is possible to edit the conversion formats;
• It is possible to view the file information using mediainfo;
• Curlew displays the metadata of the file (duration, remaining time, estimated size, progress value);
• There is an option to allow skipping or deleting a file during the conversion process;
• There is a preview of the file before conversion;
• Can show a thumbnail of the video;
• Curlew allows the conversion of only certain parts of files;
• It is possible to crop or pad the video;
• It is possible to add subtitles to video files;
• It is possible to shutdown computer or go to suspend mode after the conversion process is completed, and you can also play a sound;
• There is a display of error information, if they exist;
• It is possible to add conversion presets/presets to favorites;
• It is possible to change the bitrate and frequency, select the number of channels and set the volume level;
• Integration with the system tray.

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Installation

Install Software via PPA repository

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/apps
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install curlew

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Install Software via Deb package

Download deb package

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Software Information