HandBrake is a free and open-source tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. It can also rip DVDs and Blu-rays that are not copy-protected, crop and resize videos and restore old and low-quality videos. HandBrake is a cross-platform application, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
FAQ: Some frequently asked questions about HandBrake are:
- Is HandBrake a video editor? No, HandBrake can only perform basic editing functions such as cropping and resizing. For more advanced editing, you can use other free tools such as DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut, or VSDC Free Video Editor.
- Can you use HandBrake to rip DVDs? Yes, HandBrake can rip any DVD or Blu-ray discs that are not copy-protected. However, HandBrake does not defeat or circumvent copy protection of any kind.
- Can HandBrake compress 4K videos? Yes, HandBrake can compress any 4K video to reduce video size, while converting the video format at the same time. You can choose from various presets or tweak the settings manually to achieve the best quality and size balance.
- Is Handbrake better than FFmpeg? Both HandBrake and FFmpeg are free and open source, both are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and both can convert video files. The difference is that Handbrake uses a GUI (graphical user interface) to convert media files, while FFmpeg uses the command line. In fact, Handbrake uses FFmpeg internally for conversion. Another difference is that Handbrake supports DVD and Blu-ray video as input, while FFmpeg does not. Also, Handbrake only offers MKV and MP4 output, while FFmpeg supports many video output formats.
CERTIFIED: HandBrake is certified by various reputable sources such as TechSpot, Softpedia, CNET, PCMag, etc. It has received positive reviews and ratings from users and experts alike.
WHAT’S NEW: The latest version of HandBrake (1.6.1) was released on December 18th, 2022. It includes several bug fixes and improvements such as:
- Fixed an issue where some subtitles were not displayed correctly
- Fixed an issue where some audio tracks were not encoded properly
- Fixed an issue where some presets were not applied correctly
- Improved compatibility with various input sources and output formats
- Improved performance and stability of hardware encoders
- Added support for more languages and regions
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit), macOS 10.13 or later (Universal), Linux (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU or higher.
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