handbrake-app ☆
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Description:
Open-source video transcoder
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.10.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video transcoding converter multimedia encoding
Install: brew install --cask handbrake-app
About:
HandBrake is a versatile open-source tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. It offers extensive customization options for users who need to optimize video for specific devices or bandwidth constraints. Its core value lies in its ability to batch process files and deliver high-quality results without licensing costs.
Key Features:
  • Batch scanning and queueing of multiple videos
  • Support for a wide range of input formats and codecs
  • Built-in device presets for easy optimization
  • Advanced video filters like deinterlacing and denoise
  • Full chapter marker support
Use Cases:
  • Ripping DVDs and Blu-rays for digital archiving
  • Converting video files for playback on mobile devices
  • Compressing large video files for easier sharing
Alternatives:
  • FFmpeg – More powerful command-line engine, but lacks HandBrake's intuitive GUI and presets.
  • VLC Media Player – Primarily a media player with basic conversion features, whereas HandBrake is a dedicated transcoder.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 1.10.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 73e1354a
Aug 23, 2025 3:57pm 1.10.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ee19df3
Aug 10, 2025 12:26pm 1.10.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 37baa3b9
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