MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, Ogg....the list of audio formats is endless. Every now and then though, you'll need to convert your track to another format, just to be able to play it on such or such MP3 player.

The best solution in this case is to install a converter. If this type of application is good you'll barely lose any sound quality. The difficult thing though is actually finding the converter that you need. We've patched up a list of 10 audio converters that Softonic users consider worthy of recognition:

• SoundTaxi - Converts DRM protected sound files to unprotected formats.
• Free MP3 WMA Converter - This application is known to convert extremely quickly.
• Switch - Converts up to 32,000 files without eating up your CPU.
• dBpowerAMP Music Converter - Rips your CDs, normalizes your audio, edits your tags and converts all at once.
• Xilisoft Audio Converter - Converts video formats to audio formats. Handy when you want the soundtrack or dialogues from a movie.
• Power MP3 WMA Converter - Fast converter with low quality loss. We also appreciate that it can rip CDs into any format automatically.
• MP3 WAV WMA Converter - Handy for batch converting audio files.
• Monkey's Audio - Compresses audio to its very own lossless format.
• MP3 Coder - Convert your audio files to MP3 without any loss of quality or bitrate.
• Easy RM to MP3 Converter - Capture and convert Real Media to MP3.

Free WMA MP3 Converter transforms annoying WMA audio files to Mp3 format so you can play them in iTunes. You’ll appreciate how easy it is to search for WMA files, select the bitrate, one of the 3 sample rates available and start converting. The whole process is fairly quick and is presented to you in a little pop up window, which can be minimized to tray. The tag editor is where you can add information such as title, artist or genre. You can batch convert as many files as you want. Once the operation is complete you can check file size and duration of the file and make sure the conversion has been successful.

The majority of audio file converters support all audio file types and can convert to dozens of audio formats in a large range of bitrates and sample rates. Free WMA MP3 Converter is only useful for one type of conversion. This program is great if you have loads of music files in the Windows Media format and are looking for a quick way of converting them to the more common MP3 format. If you’re looking for a versatile audio converter however you should turn to Xilisoft Audio Converter, Switch Free or AudioConvert. And Free WMA MP3 Converter only works one way, so if you’re looking to turn MP3s into WMA, check out Free MP3 WMA Converter.

Did you just delete a file by mistake? I know how it feels... Don't worry: you can now fix it with Glary Undelete. This easy application scans your hard drive (or any other drive, including removable ones) and displays a list of deleted files along with their degree of recoverability. If you're lucky enough, you'll have your accidentally deleted files back in no time.

SIDPLAY is the ultimate music player for any Commodore 64 fan. The application will allow you to download and listen to thousands of sounds from the classic console. These can be synced regularly and, thanks to the iTunes liked interface, they remain really well organized. You can even create your own smart playlists and export to your iPod.

Why reserve your DVD collection for the house, when it's possible to take it out and about with you on your mobile? Xilisoft DVD to Pocket PC Ripper allows you to quickly rip DVDs into a Pocket-PC-compatible format. With a variety of custom settings like adjustable bitrate, video size etc., you could convert DVD to Pocket PC supported WMV and WMA easily and fast with excellent quality

Anybody who has an iPod knows that it's much more than a simple MP3 player. The new models let you watch movies or store your photos and you can make use of the space to store and carry with you your documents.

When you first buy an iPod, Apple recommends installing iTunes on your PC, to be able to manage and transfer your music library onto your mobile device. Sure, iTunes is a great app, at least it's where I keep all my tracks and download all my podcasts, but it isn't the only program that works with your iPod. There are many applications out there to make use of all the possibilities that your mobile device offers.

We've compiled a list of 10 Windows programs to diversify the way you use your iPod. Manage your content, convert video files, or transfer and read media files thanks to the following programs:

1. Anapod Explorer : Organize your iPod contents
2. Yamipod : Copy music from your iPod to your PC
3. Xilisoft iPod Video Converter : Convert any video file to the iPod format
4. River Past Crazi Video for iPod: Convert videos to play on your mobile devices
5. iPod Media Studio : Transfer DVDs to your iPod
6. Juice : Transfer podcasts to your iPod
7. Tubehunter : Download online videos to your iPod
8. Pod2Go : Read the news on your iPod
9. Virtual iPod : Transfer your music from your iPod to your PC
10. PodPlus : Use your iPod as a storage device