HandBrake is a robust open-source video transcoder that empowers users to convert multimedia files with ease. Recognized for its efficiency and user-friendly interface, HandBrake has become a go-to tool for individuals seeking high-quality video conversions.

This software supports a wide array of input formats, allowing users to effortlessly transform their videos into various output formats suitable for diverse devices and platforms. HandBrake's advanced features enable users to customize video parameters, such as resolution, bit rate, and frame rate, providing a tailored approach to video conversion.

Moreover, HandBrake is renowned for its stability and consistent performance across different operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its intuitive interface makes the transcoding process accessible to both beginners and experienced users, making it a preferred choice for those looking to convert videos without unnecessary complications.

In addition to its primary function as a video transcoder, HandBrake also offers additional features like batch processing, chapter selection, and support for subtitles. With regular updates and a supportive community, HandBrake continues to evolve, ensuring it remains a reliable tool for video enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Key Features:

• Video Transcoding: Efficiently converts video formats.
• Presets: Offers various presets for easy customization.
• Batch Processing: Supports bulk file conversion.
• Quality Settings: Fine-tune output video quality.
• Subtitle Support: Embeds and manipulates subtitles.
• Platform Compatibility: Works on diverse operating systems.
• Open Source: Free and actively developed by the community.

General

• Improved HandBrake pineapple icon by Matt Johnson

• Improved Retina-resolution icons within the application, by Nik Pawlak
  • http://nikpawlak.com

Core

• Blu-ray (PGS) subtitle support
  • works with Foreign Audio Search
  • can be Burned-In
  • can be passed through to MKV (but not MP4)

• Additional video framerates
  • 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps

• Double framerate ("bob") mode for the deinterlace and decomb filters

• Better audio remix support
  • additional mixdowns: 6.1, 7.1, 7.1 (5F/2R/LFE)
    • CLI users should note 6ch becomes 5point1
  • better-than-Stereo sources can be upmixed to 5.1
  • discard one channel from Stereo sources
    • Mono (Left Only), Mono (Right Only)

• Allow the selection of higher audio bitrates where appropriate

• Allow the selection of lower audio samplerates where appropriate
  • 8, 11.025, 12, 16 kHz

• Audio dithering (TPDF) when converting to 16-bit FLAC

• Use libavcodec for DTS audio decoding (instead of libdca)
  • DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete support

• All graphical interfaces: support for x264's preset, tune and profile options
  • alternative to the Advanced panel (which is still available)
  • HandBrake-specific option to ensure compliance with a specific H.264 level

• Updated built-in presets
  • take advantage of x264 preset/tune/profile support
  • removed increasingly suboptimal and irrelevant Legacy presets

• Assorted bug fixes and improvements to the core library (libhb)

• Updated libraries
  • x264 r2273-b3065e6
  • Libav v9.6
  • libbluray 0.2.3

Windows

• User Interface has been re-written in WPF
  • Includes many small UI enhancements

• Switched to .NET 4 Client Profile
  • smaller download for those who don't have .NET 4 Full installed