HandBrake Alternatives

HandBrake is described as 'An open-source multithreaded video transcoder, HandBrake compresses and converts digital media, supporting MP4, MKV formats, and offers hardware-accelerated conversion' and is a leading Video Converter in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best HandBrake alternative is FFmpeg, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HandBrake are Shutter Encoder, Avidemux, VidCoder and File Converter.

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HandBrake alternatives are mainly Video Converters, but if you're looking for Audio Converters or Video Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Android, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome, Windows + Open Source and iPad. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to HandBrake.
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  1. FFShare icon
     6 likes

    An Android app to compress images and videos through ffmpeg before sharing them.

    75 FFShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    FFshare is not an encoder like handbrake. it is a minimal app for directly compressing video. and thats the only feature about it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FFShare icon
    • FFShare is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  2. MEncoder icon
     24 likes

    MEncoder is a free command line video decoding, encoding and filtering tool released under the GNU General Public License. It is a sibling of MPlayer , and can convert all the formats that MPlayer understands into a variety of compressed and...

    132 MEncoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • MPlayer
     
  3. DVDShrink icon
     146 likes

    DVDShrink is software to backup DVD discs. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disc.

    59 DVDShrink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Compresto icon
     6 likes

    Experience up to 90% file size reduction for videos and images while working entirely offline to ensure privacy. Supports conversion to GIF and is compatible with formats like MP4 and WebM. Enhances productivity by allowing batch processing and provides multiple quality options.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. FastFlix icon
     1 like

    FastFlix is a free GUI for HEVC and AV1 encoding, GIF/WebP/AVIF creation, and more!

    62 FastFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Adapter icon
     29 likes

    Adapter is a free video converter for Mac & PC. It converts avi, saves flash .flv, crops video and more! It even works with audio and image files so you can convert wav to mp3 and transform jpg files!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    It is easy to use and has a much cleaner interface. and is less intensive on my mac

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Adapter icon
    • Adapter is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  7. Pimosa icon
     5 likes

    Edit, convert, and enhance video, audio, and images in one web platform with crop, trim, merge, resize, rotation, speed control, format conversion, compression, overlays, filters, batch processing, waveform creation, and metadata editing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Permute icon
     10 likes

    Permute is the easiest to use media converter with its easy to use, no configuration, drag and drop interface; it will meet the needs to convert all your media files.

    12 Permute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Videomass icon
     4 likes

    Designed for advanced and beginner users, it offers a wide range of features and functions, making it a comprehensive software solution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
     
  10. ShanaEncoder icon
     7 likes

    ShanaEncoder is audio/video encoding program based on FFmpeg.

    Main Features

    • Both beginners and professionals can easily use the ShanaEncoder.
    • Fast encoding speed and professional quality
    • Closed caption, subtitle overlay, logo, crop, segment, etc...
    • Support for H.264 (Hi.
    10 ShanaEncoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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