How to use HandBrake For Video Conversions - Full Guide

HandBrake is the best free video converter, but if you're not familiar with video compression terminology, it can be challenging to use. Here's a complete guide on how to import videos into HandBrake, how to choose the best settings for different use cases, how to create presets, how to preview your output, and how to start your conversions.

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[ArizonaSunsetsUSA]

This was very helpful as I am new to HandBrake. Thank you!!

[jaywoelfel]

I've been told, meaning recommended, to use Handbrake to convert video frame rates, but I've, so far been unable to have it do that properly? You seem to not recommend that at all. I have a video that started at one frame rate but that changed in an editing program and I was told handbrake could turn that back into the original/correct frame rate. The one time I tried it, for some reason Handbrake took the first frame of my "movie" and made a completely new video which was only that frame repeated for 90 minutes. What are your thoughts, other than you saying, don't do it in your posted video?

[NevaranUniverse]

Full guide but skips 80% of the settings.

[Mikilangelo-gynd]

Can I use this app for convert psp videos and if i can how?

[antoniiocaluso]

that BITRATE-part was still a little Vague.