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HandBrake

A video transcoder to convert video from one format to another, and to rip CD/DVD to popular video formats.

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Video Conversion
Converts videos to modern formats like MP4, MKV, or WebM.
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Compress Video Size
Reduces video file size for easier storage and sharing
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Add Subtitles
Include subtitles in your videos
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Batch Processing
Convert multiple videos at once
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Presets
Simplified settings for common uses (e.g., mobile devices).
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Chapter Markers
Add navigation points within the video
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Video Editing
Crop videos, remove unwanted parts, and enhance old videos
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Remove Comb Artifacts
Fix issues due to telecine and interlacing.
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Audio Options
Pass-Through Audio (keep audio intact without conversion), Downmix Surround Sound (convert discrete surround sound to stereo), and adjust audio levels
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Platform

Desktop

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • AMD Ryzen, Threadripper, or Epyc
  • Intel Core (6th generation and newer) i3, i5, i7, i9, or equivalent Xeon
  • Apple Silicon M1 and newer, recent Intel Macs supported per the above
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Depends on settings used but as a general guide:

  • 1 GB for transcoding standard definition video (480p/576p)
  • 2 to 8 GB for transcoding high-definition video (720p/1080p)
  • 6 to 16 GB or more for transcoding ultra high definition video (2160p 4K)
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  • 150 MB for the HandBrake app
  • 10 GB or more for processing and storing your new videos
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1280x960 minimum, proportionately higher with display scaling.
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  • If using Windows 10 along with an Intel 12th generation CPU (or newer), it is recommended to use the “High Performance” power profile in Windows.
  • In HandBrake Preferences, it is recommended to set the “Priority Level” to “Normal” on the Advanced tab.
  • This should help maintain performance when HandBrake is not a foreground window.
  • This should not be necessary if you are running Windows 11.
#Minimum
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  • FreeBSD 12, 13
  • v1.6.0 - v1.6.1 : Fedora 36, 37
  • v1.7.0 - v1.7.3 : Fedora 38, 39
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish
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  • v1.6.0 - v1.6.1 : macOS 13 Ventura, 12 Monterey, 11 Big Sur
  • v1.7.0 - v1.7.3 : macOS 14 Sonoma, 13 Ventura, 12 Monterey
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Windows 10, 11
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Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x
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Ratings

4.05
5

CNET
3.5
5
based on 155 reviews
CNET
4.5
5
based on 146 reviews
CNET
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
CNET
3.5
5
based on professional's opinion
FileHippo
7.0
10
based on 441 reviews
FileHippo
7.3
10
based on 161 reviews
FileHorse
8.0
10
based on 206 reviews
FileHorse
7.8
10
based on 118 reviews
FileHorse
7.1
10
based on 25 reviews
FossHub
5.0
5
based on 40 reviews
G2CROWD
4.6
5
based on 86 reviews
MacUpdate
4.8
5
based on 507 reviews
PCMag
3.5
5
based on professional's opinion
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 821 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 404 reviews
Softpedia
4.4
5
based on 161 reviews
TechRadar
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
TechSpot
4.5
5
based on 14 reviews

Developer

Written in

C, C#, Objective-C, Python

Initial Release

2003-08-24

Repository

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