HandBrake
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder that converts video files from one format to another. It is widely used to transcode DVDs, Blu-rays, and digital video files into formats suitable for playback on modern devices, streaming services, or storage. The app supports a broad range of input and output codecs, including H.264, HEVC, VP9, and AV1, and includes hardware acceleration features on modern systems. Power users rely on HandBrake for batch encoding, custom presets, frame rate conversion, and quality control, making it essential for video professionals, content creators, and anyone managing a digital media library.
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1 suggestionHandBrake has offered native Apple Silicon support for some time and is actively maintained by its open-source development team. The latest version of HandBrake includes full support for Apple Silicon Macs with hardware-accelerated encoding on M-series chips, delivering significantly faster transcoding performance and lower power consumption compared to running under Rosetta. If you are still running an older Intel-only build, download the latest version from the official HandBrake website, which automatically serves the Universal Binary on M-series Macs. The update is straightforward and all your existing presets and settings will carry over.
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