Free open-source media player that plays almost any format
HandBrake
Open-source video transcoder for converting video between formats
About HandBrake
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder that converts video from almost any format into modern codecs such as H.264, H.265 and AV1. Presets cover devices and web publishing, while advanced users can tune quality, subtitles, chapters and audio tracks. It is the standard recommendation for digitising DVD collections and shrinking video files for storage or upload
HandBrake key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: video conversion, open source, transcoding, media
- Official site: handbrake.fr
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 562 tools. Alongside HandBrake, it includes VLC, OBS Studio, 7-Zip, WinRAR.
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