WALTR PRO Review: The Ultimate File Conversion Tool for iPhone & iPad

If you‘ve ever struggled to get your favorite movies, music, books, or other files onto your iPhone or iPad, you know how frustrating it can be dealing with incompatible formats and clunky transfer methods. That‘s where WALTR PRO comes in. This handy Mac/Windows app allows you to easily convert virtually any file type and transfer it seamlessly to your iOS device.

I‘ve spent the past few weeks testing out WALTR PRO to see how well it delivers on its promise of hassle-free file conversions. In this in-depth review, I‘ll share my experiences and help you determine if this tool is worth the investment for your digital content needs.

What is WALTR PRO?

In a nutshell, WALTR PRO is a desktop application for Mac and PC that converts and transfers files to iPhones and iPads. It supports an impressive range of formats, from music and videos to ebooks and PDFs, and sends them right to the appropriate app on your device (Music, TV, Books etc.).

Why is this useful? Here are a few key scenarios where WALTR PRO shines:

• You have a collection of movies or TV shows on your computer in MKV, AVI or other formats that aren‘t natively supported by iOS. Instead of wasting time searching for another compatible version, just drag them into WALTR PRO.

• There‘s an ebook or PDF document you want to read on your iPad, but when you transfer it via iTunes you can only view it within the Files app instead of your preferred reader like Kindle or iBooks. With WALTR PRO, it will import right into your app of choice.

• You miss the days of custom ringtones and want to turn your favorite song into an iPhone ringer. WALTR PRO makes the process simple.

Essentially, it eliminates the headaches of file incompatibility and streamlines the process of getting content from your computer to your iOS device. But how well does it actually work? Let‘s dive into the key features.

Key Features & Performance

Converting & Transferring Books/PDFs

One of the first tests I tried was converting a couple PDF ebooks and sending them to my iPad Pro. The process was very straightforward – I just located the files on my MacBook, dragged them into the WALTR PRO window, and selected iBooks as the destination.

After a brief "Processing" message, they imported almost instantly into my iBooks library, complete with accurate metadata and cover art. I was pleasantly surprised at how quick and painless it was. Sending a few test documents to the Kindle app was equally seamless.

Converting & Transferring Videos

Next up, I threw a couple TV show episodes in MKV format at WALTR PRO to see how it would handle videos. After connecting my iPhone and dragging in the files, they converted and transferred successfully in just a minute or two, importing right into the TV app.

I also tried an old home video in AVI format, which WALTR PRO had no trouble with either. It performed well with every video format I attempted, including MP4, MOV, FLV, WMV and M4V. Compatibility is excellent here.

Converting & Transferring Music

To test out the music capabilities, I imported a selection of live concert recordings in FLAC format. Again, the conversion and transfer process worked flawlessly – after a short wait, the high-res audio tracks showed up in the Music app on my iPhone, properly tagged and album artwork intact.

It handled a variety of other common formats like MP3, WAV, and AAC as well. One cool feature is the ability to send music directly to a specific playlist, which worked as advertised and saved me the step of organizing the tracks afterwards.

Ringtones

I then tried my hand at making a custom ringtone by converting a snippet of a song. Following the steps in the support guide, I trimmed an M4A file down to a 30 second clip, changed the extension to M4R, and imported it with WALTR PRO.

It worked like a charm and my iPhone instantly showed the new ringtone as an option in Settings. Definitely a handy capability if custom alert sounds are your thing.

Other File Types

Lastly, I attempted importing a few more obscure file types like a ZIP archive and EPUB book. No luck with the ZIP file – it transferred but didn‘t show up anywhere on my iPhone that I could find. The EPUB, however, imported fine into iBooks just like the PDFs did.

Softorino claims WALTR PRO supports "virtually any format" so your mileage may vary, but in my experience it was hit or miss with less common file types beyond the core supported media formats. For the most part though, it converted and transferred every music, video, book and ringtone file I threw at it with speed and ease.

User Experience & Interface

As far as usability goes, I found WALTR PRO to be extremely intuitive and glitch-free during the review period. The main UI is as simple as it gets – just a big window to drag your files into and a couple buttons to manage your linked devices and access help/settings.

During transfers, a progress bar shows time remaining and current file info. Basic stuff, but it all worked smoothly without a single crash or failed import. It even handled large batches of files with ease. Navigating the app and figuring out how to import each file type was very straightforward.

The only slight annoyance was that if you accidentally import a non-supported file type or click Cancel on a transfer, you have to completely quit and restart WALTR PRO to start a new one. Some kind of Back button or way to reset the current job would be nice. But this is a minor quibble in an otherwise stellar user experience.

Pricing & Value

Now for the big question – is WALTR PRO worth the asking price? A single license costs $39.95, which allows you to run it on one Mac or PC and activate the companion apps on your mobile devices.

On one hand, that‘s not exactly impulse buy territory for a file conversion utility. There are definitely cheaper (or free) ways to transfer media to your iPhone or iPad, whether it‘s syncing with iTunes, using cloud storage, or good old-fashioned email attachments.

However, the sheer convenience factor and time saving of having a one-stop shop for converting and transferring any file can‘t be overstated. If you frequently find yourself moving lots of media files around and want to cut out the intermediate steps, WALTR PRO is well worth the premium.

It‘s also a much easier pill to swallow when you factor in the bundle deal – that $39.95 license includes access to all of Softorino‘s other Mac/iOS utilities like WALTR for Mac, iRingg, Elmedia Player, and more. Even if only a couple of those bonus apps end up being useful to you, it significantly boosts the overall bang for your buck.

Of course, value is relative. For more casual users who just need to occasionally send a movie or album to their iPhone, a WALTR PRO license is probably overkill. But if you‘re a digital hoarder with a huge library of content to import and manage, the time and headache savings are easily worth the cost of entry.

Alternatives & Comparison

Before we wrap up, let‘s briefly touch on how WALTR PRO compares to some popular alternatives for sending files to your iPhone/iPad:

iTunes / Finder

The built-in iOS file syncing options in macOS are free and fine for basic media transfer needs. However, the file format support is much more limited compared to WALTR PRO, you can‘t send files to third-party apps like Kindle or VLC, and the process generally involves more steps and cable fiddling.

Cloud Storage (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)

Using a cloud storage service to send files between devices is quick and works okay for small files. The convenience factor isn‘t quite as high as WALTR PRO though, since you still have to upload from your computer, then download to your device and use the Share sheet to send the file to the right app. No on-the-fly format conversions either.

AirDrop

Apple‘s proprietary AirDrop tech is speedy and works great for one-off file transfers, but it‘s not ideal for bulk imports and, like cloud storage, requires manually putting the file into the correct app afterwards. Again, you also lose out on WALTR PRO‘s extensive format support.

Email / Messaging

When all else fails, you can always go the tried-and-true route of just emailing a file to yourself or sending it in a message thread from your computer, then opening it on your iPhone/iPad. Gets the job done in a pinch, but not exactly elegant or efficient.

Ultimately, none of these alternatives offer the same combination of broad format support, batch transfer capabilities, and direct importing into iOS apps that WALTR PRO does. It‘s simply the most full-featured and frictionless way to get pretty much any file onto your mobile device.

Final Verdict

After putting it through its paces, I can confidently say that WALTR PRO delivers on its promise of easy, flexible file conversions for iOS. The performance is excellent, the user experience is top notch, and the wide-ranging format support is best in class. It takes the friction out of getting content from your computer to your iPhone or iPad and saves a ton of time-wasting format fiddling.

The main downside is the premium price tag compared to free methods like cloud syncing or AirDrop. You‘re essentially paying for the convenience of cutting out the middle steps and compatibility headaches of those alternatives. Whether that‘s worth $40 to you will depend on your specific needs and budget.

If you‘re a power user who regularly transfers large batches of media files to iOS and values your time, WALTR PRO is absolutely worth the investment in my book. The same goes for anyone who wants a one-stop shop for converting and importing any file type with minimal friction. More casual users who only occasionally send a few files to their mobile devices will probably be fine sticking with AirDrop or iCloud.

Ultimately, I really enjoyed my time with WALTR PRO and it‘s earned a permanent spot in my macOS utilities folder. The combination of seamless file conversion, intuitive design and helpful features like automatic metadata fetching make it a no-brainer for anyone who wants to easily transfer media between their computer and iOS device. Two thumbs up.