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HandBrakeCompressor
Free

Free and open source; there is no paid edition.

 Paid

Sold as a paid app from Apple.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS
  • Built-in device presets get a usable conversion without learning encoder settings
  • Writes MP4, MKV and WebM with AV1, H.265, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, VP8 and VP9 encoders
  • Integrates with Final Cut Pro and Motion
  • Custom encoding settings for delivery
  • It cannot read discs that carry copy protection
  • Every conversion re-encodes, so it costs time and some quality
  • Mac only
  • Most useful within Apple's pro video apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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