HandBrake
brew install --cask handbrake-app
v1.11.2
Transcodes video files to MP4, MKV, or WebM with support for batch processing and presets.
Why you might care
Free, open-source, and cross-platform with no ads or restrictions. Handles complex encoding tasks like deinterlacing and subtitle burning without requiring command-line skills. Popular for archiving DVDs/Blu-rays and optimizing videos for specific devices.
1.9k
30-day installs · #184
5.5k
90-day · #187
23.2k
365-day · #163
Links
- https://handbrake.fr/
- Brew formula source: Casks/h/handbrake-app.rb
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