# HandBrake

> The open source video transcoder for converting nearly any format.

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/handbrake
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/handbrake.json
- Website: https://github.com/handbrake/handbrake
- Category: Video Editor
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-06T09:58:56+00:00
- Catalog revision: `3967725335`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/handbrake/handbrake
- Stars: 24874
- Forks: 1742
- Open issues: 296
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-11-03T17:15:14+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T01:08:42+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Video Editor, Open Source, Multimedia, Video Transcoder
Tech stacks: ffmpeg, Meson, Objective-C, python

## Features
- Converts video from nearly any format to modern widely supported codecs. *(highlighted)*
- Includes a variety of built-in device presets for easy optimization. *(highlighted)*
- Handles multiple file types including DVD and Blu-ray sources. *(highlighted)*

## Description

HandBrake is an open source video transcoder that converts videos from nearly any format to modern codecs. It supports mobile devices, tablets, and game consoles by leveraging powerful tools like FFmpeg and x264.

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Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt