MEncoder AlternativesVideo Converters and other similar apps like MEncoder

MEncoder is described as 'Free command line video decoding, encoding and filtering tool released under the GNU General Public License. It is a sibling of MPlayer , and can convert all the formats that MPlayer understands into a variety of compressed and' and is a Video Converter in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MEncoder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and BSD apps. The best MEncoder alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MEncoder are FFmpeg, Avidemux, File Converter and Shutter Encoder.

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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.

    189 HandBrake alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    HandBrake screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Batch processing
    4.  Audio Conversion
    5.  Batch conversion
    6.  Graphical User Interface
    7.  GPU Support
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for subtitles
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Convert video to audio (mp3)
    12.  Works Offline

    HandBrake VS MEncoder

     

    • HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MEncoder.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MEncoder.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceMEncoder is also Free and Open Source
  2. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

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    FFmpeg is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge.

    79 FFmpeg alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    FFmpeg screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Audio Conversion
    2.  Video Converter
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Integrated Codecs
    5.  Video filters
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Console-based
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Portable
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for 4K

    FFmpeg VS MEncoder

     
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    141 Avidemux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Crop video
    3.  Built-in Video Converter
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

    Avidemux VS MEncoder

     
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    Tipard Video Converter

    Tipard Video Converter can convert any video to MP4, AVI, MOV, M4V, WAV, MKV, TS, etc. and more. Besides, it enables you to convert any video to 1080p HD video. Meanwhile, it can rotate video direction and enhance video quality.

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    File Converter

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    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.

    259 File Converter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
    File Converter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Built-in Media converter
    4.  Audio Conversion
    5.  File Compression
    6.  Image Conversion
    7.  Presets
    8.  Shell integration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Image Optimizer
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free

    File Converter VS MEncoder

     
  7. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

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    Open source software without any restriction - converter all formats video|audio|image professionnals codecs and standards - swiss knife tool Windows and OSX.

    182 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    Shutter Encoder screenshot 1

    Top Shutter Encoder Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Audio Conversion
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Portable
    8.  Hardware Accelerated
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Lossless Audio
    12.  Support for 4K

    Shutter Encoder VS MEncoder

     
  8. 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...

    111 XMedia Recode alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Format

    Top XMedia Recode Features

    1.  Audio Conversion
    2.  Video Converter
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Batch processing
    5.  Batch conversion
    6.  Support for NVIDIA CUDA acceleration
    7.  Portable
    8.  Support for Intel Quick Sync acceleration
    9.  Color correction
    10.  Cut video
    11.  Built-In ID3 Tag Editor

    XMedia Recode VS MEncoder

     
  10. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

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    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.

    323 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Main Window
    Discontinued

    The latest version (4.1.12) is from December 2022.

    Top Freemake Video Converter Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  MP3 Downloader
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Automatic subtitles download
    9.  DVD Burner
    10.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    11.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    12.  Convert video to audio (mp3)

    Freemake Video Converter VS MEncoder

     

    • Freemake Video Converter is the most popular Web-based alternative to MEncoder.

    • Freemake Video Converter is the most popular commercial alternative to MEncoder.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryMEncoder is Free and Open Source
  11. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

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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.

    263 Format Factory alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main user interface for version 4.0.0

    Format Factory Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Multiple export options
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Rendering
    5.  Blu-ray Support
    6.  Multitasking

    Format Factory VS MEncoder

     
  12. 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.

    116 VidCoder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VidCoder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Batch conversion
    6.  Convert DVD to AVI

    VidCoder VS MEncoder

     
  13. StaxRip icon

    StaxRip

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

    89 StaxRip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main

    StaxRip Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for subtitles
    3.  Resize Filters
    4.  Built-in player
    5.  File preview
    6.  Crop video

    StaxRip VS MEncoder

     
  14. Any Video Converter icon

    Any Video Converter

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    AnvSoft Any Video Converter is the most renowned video converter for converting video files between various formats, with fast converting speed and excellent video quality.

    213 Any Video Converter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Any Video Converter screenshot 1

    Top Any Video Converter Features

    1.  Batch conversion
    2.  Crop video
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Support for NVIDIA CUDA acceleration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Audio Extraction
    11.  Built-in editor
    12.  Record desktop activity

    Any Video Converter VS MEncoder

     
  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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.8.65) is from October 2022.

    MediaCoder Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Hardware Accelerated
    3.  Support for Intel Quick Sync acceleration
    4.  Support for NVIDIA CUDA acceleration

    MediaCoder VS MEncoder

     
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