These web based video converters are very handy and you will not believe that some of these single websites actually convert almost anything that you can think of. Some are focused on one thing and are good at it while others are providing a multi-tasked service. I’ve compiled a list of 5 of the best web based converters to make your job easier.

1- Media Convert

It’s a free online service that lets you convert text, video and audio files to almost any kind of format that you want them to. The website may look a bit complicated but there is no Rocket Science involved. Just click Browse, choose the file, select input format and output format, submit the form and you’re done. Another plus point of Media Convert is that it when you select the file, it automatically detects the format and prompts only for the output format which makes it more easy.
2- ZamZar

Zamzar is one of the best web-based  file conversion tool that lets you convert nearly any format to nearly any format you like. All you need to do is select the files or files you want to convert and it will give you the formats that are available that you can convert to.  Next step is to enter your email address where you want to receive those converted files and click convert. That’s it, check your email in the next 30 seconds and you’ll have a link with your converted file. It’s that simple and fast.

3- Vixy.net

Vixy.net is another great web based FLV converter that lets you convert a Flash Video / FLV file (YouTube’s videos,etc) to MPEG4 (AVI/MOV/MP4/MP3/3GP) file easily. Just enter the youtube video Url in it’s URL bar, select the converion format and click Start and it will do the job.  They also have a desktop that has the same look as Vixy.net’s website but it contain Ads that you might not wanna go for.

4. Anjo.to

Anjo.to is another popular web based service that lets you download vidoes from YouTube.com MyVideo.de
ClipFish.de, Video.google.com, DailyMotion.com, TrickLife.com, Veoh.com and Vids.MySpace.com and can convert them into different formats that go with your iPods, PSP’s, Mp3 players, cell phones etc.

5- YouConvertIt

YouConverIt is a great service that lets you upload audio, video, image, or document files and give you the ability to convert them to a format that you prefer. It has a simple interface and all you need to do is, upload your file, select your target format, and youconvertit will send you an e-mail when your new file is ready to download, just like ZamZar. You can add up to 5 files at once for your conversions.

These were the five best online file converters in my opinion, if you are looking for more, check out these recommendations, someone of them aren’t web based but are popular.

6- Movavi
7- HeyWatch
8- VConvert
9- Mux
10- OnlineVideoConverter