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HandBrake CLI The HandBrake Team

Use this command to install HandBrake CLI:
winget install --id=HandBrake.HandBrake.CLI -e

HandBrake takes videos you already have and makes new ones that work on your mobile phone, tablet, TV media player, game console, computer, or web browser—nearly anything that supports modern video formats. HandBrake works with most common video files and formats, including ones created by consumer and professional video cameras, mobile devices such as phones and tablets, game and computer screen recordings, and DVD and Blu-ray discs. HandBrake leverages tools such as FFmpeg, x264, and x265 to create new MP4 or MKV video files from these Sources.

HandBrake CLI is a powerful tool designed for converting video files into modern formats compatible with mobile phones, tablets, TVs, media players, game consoles, computers, and web browsers. It supports nearly any video format, including those from consumer and professional cameras, mobile devices, screen recordings, and discs.

Key Features:

  • Converts video from most common formats to widely supported codecs like MP4 or MKV.
  • Built using advanced tools such as FFmpeg, x264, and x265 for high-quality output.
  • Open-source and free to use.
  • Multi-platform support for Windows, Mac, Linux, and more.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for content creators, media enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals who need reliable video conversion. With HandBrake CLI, users can easily adapt videos for almost any device or platform, ensuring compatibility and flexibility across modern technologies.

Versions
1.9.2
1.9.1
1.9.0
1.8.2
1.8.1
1.6.1
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