MEncoder AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Converters

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

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MEncoder alternatives are mainly Video Converters but may also be Audio Converters or Video Editors. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MEncoder.

MEncoder

Video Converter
Free • Open Source

MEncoder is a 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...

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MEncoder alternatives page was last updated Feb 6, 2024

HandBrake
Convert videos to formats that work on your mobile phone, tablet, TV media player, game console, computer, or web browser.
188 HandBrake alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Snapcraft
Top HandBrake Features
1. Video Converter
2. Ad-free
3. Batch processing
4. Batch conversion
5. Audio Conversion
6. Graphical User Interface
7. GPU Support
8. Support for subtitles
9. No registration required
10. Dark Mode
11. Convert video to audio (mp3)
12. Works Offline
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HandBrake VS MEncoder
Is HandBrake a good alternative to 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

FFmpeg
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.
73 FFmpeg alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Top FFmpeg Features
1. Video Converter
2. Audio Conversion
3. Command line interface
4. Integrated Codecs
5. Customizable
6. Lightweight
7. Ad-free
8. Works Offline
9. No Tracking
10. No registration required
11. Portable
12. Privacy focused
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Avidemux
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.
136 Avidemux alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Editor
- Video Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
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Top Avidemux Features
1. Cut video
2. Built-in Video Converter
3. Crop video
4. Lossless Muxing
5. Sync Audio & Video
6. Ad-free
7. Lightweight
8. No registration required
9. Support for 4K
10. Works Offline
11. Dark Mode
12. Keyframe Animation
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Prism Video Converter
Prism is the most stable and comprehensive multi format video converters available and is very easy to use. It can convert video files from avi, mpg, vob, wmv (Windows Media Video formats) and more into avi, asf or wmv files.

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File Converter
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.
262 File Converter alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Windows
- File Explorer
Top File Converter Features
1. Video Converter
2. Windows Explorer Extension
3. Built-in Media converter
4. File Compression
5. Audio Conversion
6. Image Conversion
7. Presets
8. Shell integration
9. Portable
10. Image Optimizer
11. Works Offline
12. Ad-free
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File Converter VS MEncoder
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Shutter Encoder
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
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AppImageHub
- Homebrew
+3
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
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Freemake Video Converter
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.
334 Freemake Video Converter alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Windows
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)
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Freemake Video Converter VS MEncoder
Is this a good 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

Format Factory
Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and DVD ripper. Its features include:
274 Format Factory alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Windows
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Format Factory Features
1. Combine PDF
2. Multiple export options
3. Multiple languages
4. Rendering
5. Blu-ray Support
6. Multitasking
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Bundleware
Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

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XMedia Recode
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...
114 XMedia Recode alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Windows
+9
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
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VidCoder
VidCoder is a DVD/Blu-ray ripping and video transcoding application for Windows. It uses HandBrake as its encoding engine.
118 VidCoder alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Windows
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VidCoder Features
1. Portable
2. Dark Mode
3. Ad-free
4. Works Offline
5. Lightweight
6. Batch conversion
7. Convert DVD to AVI
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FormatLab
FormatLab is a Powerful Tool for Converting Video and Audio files and supports almost All Formats with modern and widely supported codecs.
61 FormatLab alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- Audio Converter
Platforms
- Linux
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
FormatLab Features
Ad-free
No registration required
Dark Mode
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Any Video Converter
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.
215 Any Video Converter alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Converter
- DVD Ripper
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
+5
Any Video Converter Features
1. No registration required
2. Batch conversion
3. Support for NVIDIA CUDA acceleration
4. Crop video
5. Audio Extraction
6. Built-in editor
7. Record desktop activity
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WinFF
WinFF is a GUI frontend and batch parser for the command-line multimedia tool FFmpeg. WinFF works by making a batch file that runs in the command-line, designed to launch the command-line tool with given settings from a preset.
125 WinFF alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Video Converter
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- FFmpeg
- Lazarus
WinFF Features
Portable
Multiple languages
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Discontinued
The last version (1.5.5) is from June 2017, and it says on the website that it's no longer developed.

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