HandBrake
Convert and compress video for free.
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What it is
A video transcoder that converts almost any video to modern formats, with presets for phones, web and devices.
Good for
Shrinking big video files and converting between formats.
The catch
It converts, it does not edit. The options are many, so the defaults are worth using until you know what you need.
Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.
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