The interface for Media-Convert consists of a simple web form that you use to upload your original file. Once you’ve selected a file to upload, Media-Convert will then use the extension name of the file to try to determine the file type. If it has any trouble making this detection, you can scroll through a listing of supported file formats, and choose the correct one.
The only other thing you have to do is choose the format for the conversion. Once you’ve done, you click a single button to accept the web site’s terms and begin the conversion process.
After the conversion is performed, you are presented with several options for retrieving the converted file. You can immediately download the conversion, either in its full size or zipped form, by clicking a button on the page. You are also given a URL that will remain active for 24 hours where you can download the file. This is a great option for those who wish to transfer the file to another computer or email to a friend. Instead of emailing the converted file, just send the link instead.
There’s also an option to have the file hosted for an additional 120 days on the Media-Convert server. To activate this option, all you do is click a button. There are no additional forms to fill out, and you don’t have to provide any personal information for this service. The only stipulation is that the file must be downloaded at least twice every 15 days for it to remain on the free server. If it doesn’t meet those requirements, it may be deleted without warning.
