Adobe Media Encoder AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Video Converters

The best free Video Converter alternative to Adobe Media Encoder is HandBrake, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Media Encoder and loads of them are free Video Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Video Converter alternatives to Adobe Media Encoder are FFmpeg, Avidemux, fre:ac and File Converter.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

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    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    193 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
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    HandBrake seems to only be able to encode into MPEG, H264, H265 formats. Adobe Media Encoder can convert into dozens of formats and codecs like Apple ProRes, GIFs, various AVI codes, MJPEG and many many more.

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    • Most users think HandBrake is a great Adobe Media Encoder alternative.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Adobe Media Encoder.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adobe Media Encoder.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceAdobe Media Encoder is Paid and Proprietary
    • HandBrake is LightweightAdobe Media Encoder is not according to our users
  2. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     667 likes
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    Comprehensive multimedia framework for decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback of nearly any audio or video format, with command-line tools, integrated libraries, portable code, and regular security updates for users and developers.

    92 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Has a large library of codec and containers to convert your files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ShootYourBricks
    Positive
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    This isn't a normal App with a User Interface. It's a tool used from the terminal

    Guest
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    The output file can not be over 30fps...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FFmpeg is a great Adobe Media Encoder alternative.

    • FFmpeg is Free and Open SourceAdobe Media Encoder is Paid and Proprietary
    • FFmpeg is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAdobe Media Encoder is not according to our users
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     650 likes
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    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    150 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Guest
    Positive
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    Infinitely more configurable than HandBrake, but with great power comes greater complexity.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Avidemux is a great Adobe Media Encoder alternative.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceAdobe Media Encoder is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightAdobe Media Encoder is not according to our users
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    Wondershare UniConverter

    Wondershare UniConverter is a multimedia tool featuring a DVD and video converter, DVD burner, and video downloader. It supports multiple formats such as AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV, FLV, 3GP, and MPG, and can convert videos to 3D.

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    fre:ac

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    fre:ac is a free audio converter and CD ripper with support for various formats and codecs. It will convert between MP3, MP4/M4A, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus, AAC, WAV, WMA and other formats.

    115 fre:ac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    • Haiku
    Main window converting FLAC files to MP3
     
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    Video Compression

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    Compress Videos for Free. Forever. Say goodbye to bulky files! Crush video sizes by 90% with no quality loss, even offline. And the best part? It's free!.

    60 Video Compression alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    • Video Compression is the most popular Web-based alternative to Adobe Media Encoder.

    • Video Compression is Free and Open SourceAdobe Media Encoder is Paid and Proprietary
    • Video Compression is Privacy focusedAdobe Media Encoder is not according to our users
  11. XMedia Recode icon

    XMedia Recode

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    XMedia Recode can convert nearly all popular audio and video formats including 3GP, 3GPP, 3GPP2, AAC, AC3, AMR, ASF, AVI, AVISynth, DVD, FLAC, FLV, H.261, H.263, H.264, M4A , M1V, M2V, M4V, Matroska (MKV), MMF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, TS, TRP, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP4V, MOV, OGG, PSP...

    110 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

     222 likes
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    Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and ripper offering video, audio, and image conversion. It rips DVDs and CDs, handles PDF and archives, supports diverse formats, and includes a screen recorder. Optimized for various devices and easy to use.

    261 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
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  13. VidCoder icon

    VidCoder

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    VidCoder is a DVD/Blu-ray ripping and video transcoding application for Windows. It uses HandBrake as its encoding engine.

    115 VidCoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    StaxRip

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    StaxRip is a video encoding app for Windows with a unrivaled feature set and usability.

    89 StaxRip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  15. MediaCoder icon

    MediaCoder

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    MediaCoder is a free universal batch media transcoder, which nicely integrates most popular audio/video codecs and tools into an all-in-one solution. With a flexible and extendable architecture, new codecs and tools are added in constantly as well as supports for new devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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