CompressO
An offline desktop app that shrinks video and image files with FFmpeg-based compression presets.GetAGPL-3.0
HandBrake
Convert video files with useful presets and detailed encoding controls.
GPL-2.0 · Free download · Downloads from handbrake.fr
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- HandBrake
- Verified
- 2026
About HandBrake
HandBrake transcodes video into widely supported formats. Start with a preset or adjust video, audio and subtitle settings for the result you need.
Queue several jobs when you have a batch to process. The application is GPL-2.0, while its graphics use a separate Creative Commons license documented with the asset.
Information
- Source code
- HandBrake/HandBrake
- License
- GPL-2.0-only
- Website
- handbrake.fr
- Download
- handbrake.fr
- Homebrew
- handbrake-app
- Category
- Media
- Topics
- Video converters
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake
- github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake/blob/master/LICENSE
- handbrake.fr
- icon.png: Copyright HandBrake Team <https://handbrake.fr>. CC-BY-SA-4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
License and artwork notices
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