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HandBrake

Convert & Compress Video — HandBrake

Need to compress a video or convert MKV to MP4? HandBrake reduces file size without quality loss — free for Windows, macOS and Linux, no watermarks.

v1.8.2
Oct 2024
⬇25M
WindowsmacOSLinuxFreeOpen Source

Compress and Convert Videos for Free — No Watermarks, No Limits

Need to make a video smaller, convert it to a different format, or prepare it for a specific device — without paying for software or adding watermarks? HandBrake is the free, open source answer for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Got a large MKV file you want to play on your phone? Need to compress a video before emailing it? Want to reduce file size for your Plex or Jellyfin server? HandBrake handles all of it with one drag and drop.

Built-in presets take the guesswork out — just pick your target device (iPhone, Android, Apple TV, YouTube) and HandBrake sets everything automatically. For advanced users, full control over codec, bitrate, resolution, audio tracks, and subtitles is available.

Supports H.264, H.265, AV1 and more. No watermarks, no file size limits, no subscriptions.

Key Features

  • Compress video without visible quality loss — smaller files, same picture
  • Convert MKV, AVI, MOV to MP4 and other formats — ready for any device or platform
  • Built-in presets for iPhone, Android, Plex, YouTube — no manual settings needed
  • Batch convert multiple videos at once — process an entire folder in one go
  • Full control for advanced users — bitrate, resolution, audio tracks, subtitles
  • Cross-platform — works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Who Is It For?

Anyone who needs to shrink a video file, convert between formats, or prepare video for a specific device or platform — without paying for Adobe or other commercial tools.

Related Tools

  • Kdenlive — Full video editor to cut, add music, and titles before compressing with HandBrake
  • LosslessCut — Trim long videos instantly without re-encoding before sending them to HandBrake

FAQ

Does HandBrake add watermarks to converted videos?+
No — HandBrake is completely free with no watermarks, no trial period, and no limits on file size or number of files.
What video formats does HandBrake support?+
HandBrake converts from almost any format (MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4, WMV, and more) to MP4 or MKV output. It supports H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 and other modern codecs.
Does HandBrake reduce quality when compressing video?+
With the right settings, quality loss is invisible to most viewers. HandBrake's H.265 codec can reduce file size by 40-60% while maintaining near-original quality compared to H.264.