To convert multiple files, add them all, set the SAME output format for each, and click “Convert.” The batch process runs automatically. Troubleshooting Common Issues in 2024/2025 Since this software is over a decade old, you may face compatibility issues. Here’s how to solve them. Issue 1: “Component ‘MSCOMCTL.OCX’ is missing” Solution: This is an old Visual Basic runtime error. Download the official mscomctl.ocx from Microsoft’s website (not a third party). Place it in C:\Windows\SysWOW64 and run regsvr32 mscomctl.ocx from an admin command prompt. Issue 2: No audio in output video Solution: The old AC3 codec may be missing. Install K-Lite Codec Pack Basic (legacy version 14.0 or newer). Then restart Any Video Converter. Issue 3: The app looks tiny on a 4K monitor Solution: Right-click the .exe file > Properties > Compatibility > Change high DPI settings > Check “Override high DPI scaling” > Set to “System (Enhanced).” Is Old Version 27.1 Still the Best Choice in 2026? Let’s be honest: for 4K HDR , HEVC (H.265) , or AV1 codecs, you need modern software like HandBrake 1.8+ or Shutter Encoder. Version 27.1 cannot handle these modern formats.

For Windows users who remember the lean, bloat-free interface of early 2010s converters, version 27.1 represents a sweet spot. It offers robust conversion capabilities without the subscription fees, ads, or telemetry of modern builds. But finding a of this legacy software is fraught with risks—fake downloads, malware, and broken links.

Click the big blue “Convert” button. A progress bar will show encoding status. A 2-hour movie might take 20-40 minutes depending on your CPU.