It depends on how you like to work. Some people want one click and done, while others linger, adjusting every little detail until the sound feels right. Look at the formats you actually use. Think about how much control matters versus how much time you want to spend. Movavi Video Converter fits the first kind: quick, quiet, and mostly invisible while it works. HandBrake fits the second: slow, precise, and rewarding if you like to tinker. The right converter doesn’t just change formats. It makes the process feel natural, like something you barely notice while it happens.

Yes, though you might not notice it right away. macOS keeps its tools tucked in quiet corners. Preview can flip an image or PDF into another format, and QuickTime Player can pull audio out of a video or chop clips down for easier sharing. For simple tasks, they do the job. But once files start piling up or you need something less ordinary, it can feel a bit clunky. Sometimes the Mac’s basics are enough. Other times, you just end up wishing for a tool that can handle a few more formats without forcing you to jump through hoops.