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Old thread update: this program is still seeing updates as of late 2018. Unfortunately I can't find an up-to-date changelog and the site is coming up with a "may contain harmful software" message. Softpedia is still listing them: https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Image-Convertors/FormatFactory.shtml

Topic update: although Format Factory's original homepage seems to be missing, it's apparently still in development -- with Softpedia linking to a v5.17.0.0 released as recently as 2024-01-30...

• https://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/FormatFactory-Changelog-98788.html

BTW, noticed this after some spammer tried to link a shady Format Factory v5.4.5.0 download.

last time I used was in the old xp days.

many unsafe sites pops up searcing formatfactory 5.17

apparently home here - through filehose
http://www.pcfreetime.com/formatfactory ... anguage=en http/not a safe site

Format Factory 5.16.0.0 here :
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/detail ... ctory.html
then one would think "ooh" from majorgeeks : facts - 102Mb - but downloading a web installer called Setup_108604.exe / 1,65Mb
some comments :
"a year ago
Another version that frequently crashes. I'm still using version 5.7.5.0 because of this."
"2 years ago
Malicious download.. I don't know why this is dangerous but maybe you all can fix it?"
"2 years ago edited
Hi, it's in red in multiple locations.
Limitations:
Offers to install Spyhunter, Avast, or other PUPs during installation
If you're not willing to be careful during installation, check this category (near the top) for other apps.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/..."

My best advice is to totally forget it