A "crack" is a set of tools or a modified executable file designed to bypass the legal copy protection of a software program. In the context of NoteBurner Video Converter 5.5.8, a crack would be used to bypass the official license check, turning a trial version into an unauthorized full version without payment. While illegal cracks claim to offer all the features of the paid product, they frequently face significant functional issues.

NoteBurner's video conversion tools are designed to handle protected and unprotected video content: