HandBrake
Universal version latest seen at v20260507054806-582df52ac-master · Reported by 680 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (20+):
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HandBrake is an open-source video transcoder used to convert video files from one format to another. It's widely used by content creators, archivists, and video enthusiasts to compress, convert, and batch-process video files while maintaining quality control. The app supports a broad range of input and output formats, making it popular for tasks like ripping DVDs, converting downloaded videos for portable devices, and optimizing video libraries. Users appreciate its free, community-driven development and powerful encoding options, including hardware acceleration support on Apple Silicon Macs.
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1 suggestionExcellent news: HandBrake has a native Universal Binary version available. Version 1.11.1 (and later) includes full Apple Silicon support and has been confirmed running natively on 50+ Macs in the Rosetta Check community. You should update immediately to v1.11.1 or later — no replacement needed. The app will run at full native performance on Apple Silicon Macs without any Rosetta 2 translation. Simply download the latest version from the official HandBrake website and reinstall.
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