HTML5 AUDIO AND VIDEO TOOLS

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HTML5 has made it really easy to edit audio/video files that it is replacing many addons and web tools quickly. People are shifting from unsafe online tools that require data uploading to the HTML5 based tools which use the new multimedia tags like and to perform some common functions which previously needed additional technologies. Likewise, it has also made it super simple to do many tasks. So, now there is no need to learn difficult tools to do simple task like cropping, converting and recording, all you need is just a few clicks and the job is done. Following are some of the best HTML5 tools you can use:

1) m4atomp3.net

The first tool is a M4A to MP3 converter which can convert audio files from your iPhone’s and iPod’s directly to the MP3 format which is supported by almost all the devices. And this can too be done just using a browser without even uploading the file. This can help in saving time and protecting data from being exposed to some unknown website. The process is as simple as:

1) Choosing the file

2) Selecting an output file format

3) Clicking the Convert button

2) crop-video.com

Cropping videos is a routine task which is required almost every time there is any work related to video editing. So, it should be done without additional tools and software. This can make the process faster and more reliable. Now, using HTML5 and JS it is possible to do cropping in a few simple steps instead of using paid web tools or addons. The process requires following simple steps:

1) Drag or choose the video that requires cropping.

2) Setting cropping parameters and selecting cropping area.

3) Start processing by clicking the crop button.

4) Now the file is ready, clicking download will save it to the desired location in computer.

3) video-cutter-js.com

Another great tool is a video cutting and converting tool which can quickly and easily cut, rotate, flip, compress and convert videos just from the browser without needing any software to be installed. Moreover, video processing also does not need to upload a file. It supports all the mainstream formats and codecs so that it can work with almost all the video files that need to be processed. Also, there is no need for Flash or any other plugins to be used for these tasks. This tool uses HTML5 and JS which are used by all the browsers. All that is needed is just a few steps:

1) Select the video file.

2) Choose which functionality to use (Cut, compress, crop, rotate and convert)

3) Select parameters and start executing the function

4) When it completes, save the file on the computer

4) voice-recorder-online.com

Lastly, a real-time voice recorder and audio cutter tool that can record directly from the browser without the need of installing any other software or plugin. Also, it provides all the features of a voice recorder like start, stops, resumes, time of recording, and other relevant information. More importantly, it also provides a unique functionality of recording and editing that audio at the same time. This way basic editing of the audio can be done when it is recorded. Thus, just using a browser, microphone, and sound card recording and editing audio can be done. Also, this tool is cross-platform i.e. it can be used on Linux, windows, mac, or any other platform. All that needs to be done is:

1) Click the red button to start

2) Record, resume, pause using the appropriate buttons

3) Finish recording and save on the computer

4) Edit the recording and then save.