Squoosh
Focus: image compression, webp and avif. Shares open source with HandBrake. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, Offline
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Desktop App
HandBrake
A free, open-source video converter with ready-made presets.
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What is HandBrake?
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder that converts almost any video into modern formats such as MP4 and MKV. Presets for phones, web and streaming make it simple to shrink file sizes, while advanced options cover cropping, subtitles, filters and batch queues.
Pros
- Converts nearly any video format
- Helpful device presets
- Batch queue for many files
Cons
- Advanced settings can overwhelm beginners
- Not a video editor
Who should use HandBrake
Creators and everyday users who need to shrink or convert video files.
Who may not need it
People who need to cut and edit footage rather than convert it.
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Free resources that cover similar ground.
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Focus: terminal, emulator and gpu. Shares open source with HandBrake. Rated 4.9 (HandBrake: 4.7).
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