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Format Factory compared with Orate
DetailFormat Factory logo Format FactoryOrate logo Orate
What it doesBrowser-based online video and audio converter with batch processing On-device text-to-speech for Mac that turns anything you're reading into audio you can listen to
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 10 credits per day, 250 MB max file size, 1 conversion at a time. Starter: $9/mo billed annually, 500 credits per month, 750 MB max file size, 5 conversions at a time. Plus: $12/mo billed annually (37% off), 1,500 credits per month, 4 GB max file size, 15 conversions at a time. Pro: $39/mo bil $4.99 one-time purchase with all minor updates included. 14-day free trial available.
Key features
  • Batch conversion with up to 50 compatible files per batch
  • Support for MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV, OGV, and 3GP video formats
  • Audio format support including MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, FLAC, WMA, OPUS, and AC3
  • Customizable output quality and bitrate settings
  • Video editing options including trim, crop, resize, and frame rate adjustment
  • Audio extraction from video files
  • File and compression size controls
  • Individual file overrides within batch settings
  • Per-file progress tracking during conversion
  • Download files immediately upon completion
  • Select text from any app and add to queue with ⌥⌘L or right-click
  • 14 built-in voices with optional HD voice for natural-sounding speech
  • Playback speeds from 0.5× to 2× with pitch preservation
  • Organized library with tags, notes, and resume-where-you-left-off
  • Menu bar control for playback without leaving current app
  • Sync queue and audio to iPhone through private iCloud
  • All processing on-device with no uploads or accounts required
  • Works fully offline on your Mac
  • Text cleaned up for listening with paragraphs and pauses intact
What makes it different
  • No installation required - works in any modern web browser
  • Batch-ready workflow with shared settings for multiple files
  • No account required to start converting
  • Temporary file handling with no AI training or data selling
  • Cloud-based processing accessible on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets
  • Entirely on-device with no uploads, no accounts, and no cloud servers
  • One-time $4.99 purchase with perpetual license and all minor updates included
  • Free iPhone companion app with iCloud sync through your own private cloud
  • Designed for accessibility including dyslexia, low vision, ADHD, and eye strain
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +10 (up) since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)180
Citation Flow (Majestic)2225
Referring domains (Majestic)6590

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