HandBrake AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Converters

The best Audio Converter alternative to HandBrake 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 Audio Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Converter alternatives to HandBrake are Avidemux, File Converter, Shutter Encoder and XMedia Recode.

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  1. FFmpeg icon
     741 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.

    136 FFmpeg alternatives

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Haiku
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  2. Avidemux icon
     675 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.

    185 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  3. File Converter icon
     173 likes

    File Converter is a very simple tool which allows you to convert and compress one or several file(s) using the context menu in Windows Explorer.

    330 File Converter alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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  4. Shutter Encoder icon
     75 likes

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

    208 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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  5. XMedia Recode icon
     122 likes

    Supports conversion of a wide range of audio and video formats, batch processing, basic editing such as cutting, cropping, and color correction, device presets, direct stream copy, bitrate calculator for file size control, and processing of unprotected DVDs only.

    136 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Freemake Video Converter is video converter that lets convert videos to avi, wmv, mp4 (iPhone, iPod, iPad, PSP, xBox), 3gp, rip dvd, extract mp3, burn DVD and Bluray, create photo slideshow and audio visualization, cut, join, rotate and upload videos, photos and music to YouTube.

    354 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  7. Format Factory icon
     226 likes

    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.

    285 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. A Windows front-end for ffmpeg users, that allows to use the full potential of ffmpeg command line with a few mouse clicks in a convenient GUI with drag and drop, file details, progress information.

    38 FFmpeg Batch AV Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. VidCoder icon
     86 likes

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

    130 VidCoder alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. GetCompress icon
     12 likes

    Desktop app for offline batch compression and conversion supporting over 100 formats, including images, videos, GIFs, and PDFs. Features drag-and-drop, reusable presets, folder monitoring, preview, trimming, clipboard compression, context menu, shortcuts, and automation.

    126 GetCompress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Online Convert icon
     44 likes

    Convert files like images, videos, documents, audio and more to other formats with this free and fast online converter.

    225 Online Convert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    206 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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