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HandBrake
Convert and compress video files using practical presets in a free, open-source video transcoder.
Desktop platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux. Check the publisher for current OS versions and hardware requirements.
What can you do with HandBrake?
Convert and compress video files using practical presets in a free, open-source video transcoder.
- Convert video into widely supported formats
- Reduce file size with quality controls
- Use device and web presets as a starting point
How to install HandBrake
- Open the official publisher page using the button on this page.
- Choose the installer that matches your operating system and processor where the publisher offers more than one option.
- Review the current requirements and complete the publisher's normal installation steps. Avoid third-party download mirrors.
- Launch the application and test a small, non-critical file before starting important work.
Your first useful task
Open a short video, choose a general preset, select a new output filename and encode. Compare motion, sound and file size with the original before processing more files.
Before you choose
HandBrake transcodes video; it is not a timeline editor for combining a full production. Re-encoding can reduce quality, so keep the source file and test a short clip first.
GetFree4U does not host, bundle or modify installers. Keep original files and review the result before replacing anything important.
Download questions
Does this page download a file directly?
No. The download button opens the official publisher website so you can select the current installer.
Which release should I choose?
Choose the stable release offered for your system unless you have a specific reason to test a preview build. Check compatibility on the official page.
Useful online tools
Finish a quick task without installing another application.