HandBrake

8.8easy start · #1 of 76
in Video Converter Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

HandBrake is ranked #1 of 76 in video converter software on The Geeks Club, made by HandBrake. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free plan Free handbrake.fr · 27 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Batch conversion: Yes

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The record

Supported platforms: cross-platform
Output formats: MP4, MKV, WebM; video codecs include H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, and FFV1
Hardware acceleration: Yes
Maximum output resolution: 4k
Audio extraction: No
Product type: Open-source video transcoder
Pricing model: Free to use
License model: Free and open source
Conversion scope: Converts video from nearly any format
Output support: Uses modern, widely supported codecs
Platform support: Windows, Mac, and Linux
macOS requirement: macOS 10.13 or later
Latest version: HandBrake 1.11.2
Development model: Built by volunteers
Price from: Free

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Best Video Converter Software in 2026#1 of 76
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Sources

handbrake.fr· checked 20 Sept 2026