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handbrake-app · v1.11.1 • auto-updates
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Open-source video transcoder
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Trust Score 7/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v1.11.11mo ago1.11.0→1.11.1
Review
Mar 10, 2026HandBrake is a powerful, open-source video transcoder that allows users to convert video files between formats. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats, making it ideal for anyone needing to manage or convert digital media.
HandBrake converts video files between different formats.
Maturity: The project is highly mature with active development and a strong community backing.
Community: HandBrake has significant discussion on Hacker News, including mentions of major releases and a past malware incident. No mentions found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Supports a wide variety of video and audio formats
- + Active community and regular updates
Cons
- - Can have a steep learning curve for new users
- - Occasional bugs or crashes reported
Community Mentions
hackernews
hackernews
Jan 2019 HandBrake 1.2.0 Released
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hackernews
Dec 2016 HandBrake 1.0.0 Released
hackernews
Nov 2014 Handbrake 0.10.0 released
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