HandBrake Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to HandBrake for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is FFmpeg, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to HandBrake are Shutter Encoder, Avidemux, ffWorks and MakeMKV.

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     677 likes

    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.

    96 FFmpeg alternatives

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    Comments about FFmpeg as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Top Positive Comment
    5247009
    12

    FFmpeg allows you to transcode videos through the command line. Besides, it's what HandBrake uses/used as its backend.

    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
    5

    While FFmpeg can convert files, you need to use it with command line interface; unlike HandBrake which provides a graphical interface. It's better suited to be used as a part of an application rather than on its own, unless you're comfortable with typing commands.

    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Hard to use as it comes with a gazillion of switches... but that's just another reason to love it.

    Unfortunately, the lack of any good GUI takes a big toll on your happiness... but fantastic for batch jobs.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • FFmpeg is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
    • FFmpeg is Customizable and Privacy focusedHandBrake is not according to our users
  2. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     68 likes

    Shutter Encoder is a free professional encoding and conversion software for everyone, developed with video editors.

    189 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
    3

    Really good alternative with a nice and easy-to-use interface. Great free and open source alternative to Handbrake.

    bigbigboy
    Positive
    0

    has great support for hardware acceleration

    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    because supporting GPU AV1 Encode. Plus Batch job.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     653 likes

    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.

    155 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Quick and easy but still allows in-depth changes (codecs/filters).

    Old, reliable, works anywhere!

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    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
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    ffWorks

     38 likes

    ffWorks (formerly iFFmpeg) is a graphical front-end for FFmpeg , a command-line tool used to convert multimedia files between formats. The command line instructions can be very hard to master/understand, so ffWorks does all the hard work for...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about ffWorks as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Top Positive Comment
    stefcarlens
    6

    ffworks is Handbrake on stereoide. They both use the same AVlibs but ffWorks is much more powerful and exposes all the power of FFmpeg in a very nice interface.

    arcade-points
    Positive
    0

    The No. 1 in converting just about any media file. The interface is super good and gives access to tremendously powerful options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Peter-Does
    Positive
    1

    Wonderfull FFmpeg frontend. Gives access to lots of FFmpeg functions.

    3 of 8 comments
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    • ffWorks is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  7. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     132 likes

    Rip DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV format with lossless preservation of video, audio, chapters, and subtitles. Supports decryption of protected discs, multi-track selection, and streaming output. Retains original quality and meta-data for personal backups.

    72 MakeMKV alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Kodi
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    Comments about MakeMKV as an Alternative to HandBrake
    LinuxDoge
    Positive
    1

    Good base. The resulting MKVs arent great, but it works for ripping DVDs. Handbrake then can focus on reducing the filesize and removing letterboxing (black bars at the edges). It sucks that Handbrake can't really rip DVDs, but these two Programs work together well.

    Guest
    Negative
    6

    MakeMKV is more for ripping commercial discs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It's just not as functional

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • MakeMKV is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  8. Adobe Media Encoder icon

    Adobe Media Encoder

     29 likes

    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    193 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about Adobe Media Encoder as an Alternative to HandBrake
    altersoft
    Positive
    0

    Best pro video/audio/image converter with lots of 3rd party codecs plugin support, also supports basic joining/splitting/cropping and is very simple to use.

    Adobe Media Encoder icon
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    • Adobe Media Encoder is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  10. ExSqueezeMe icon

    ExSqueezeMe

     5 likes

    Native macOS app enabling drag-and-drop video compression up to 90% smaller, format conversion, upscaling, interactive reframing, animated keyframe cropping, and aspect ratio presets designed for TikTok, Instagram, feeds, and YouTube with no complex settings.

    55 ExSqueezeMe alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. Wondershare UniConverter icon

    Wondershare UniConverter

     29 likes

    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.

    187 Wondershare UniConverter alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  14. DivX icon

    DivX

     53 likes

    The best version of DivX Software is now available. Get an unparalleled video experience with an advanced video player and video converter. All for free.

    58 DivX alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    Comments about DivX as an Alternative to HandBrake
    G Downs
    Positive
    0

    DivX quality is second to none, is much more customizable, more intuitive and produces a higher quality converted product. Not the best but a great alternative to HandBrake!

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    • DivX is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
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    Compressor

     4 likes

    Compressor tightly integrates with Final Cut Pro to add custom output settings, distributed encoding, and extensive delivery features.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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