Do your videos take up too much hard drive space? The latest version of HandBrake is the ideal solution.
Working with video files has become commonplace for most users these days, thanks in large part to the capabilities of computers and the software available for handling various tasks related to this content. A prime example is the powerful HandBrake program, which recently received a significant update.
When we talk about this particular program, we're referring to a free and open-source project that most users are well-known for. It's a long-established program that offers solutions for video files, allowing us to convert and compress them quickly and easily.
For years, users around the world have used this program to convert video file formats, both individually and in large groups. Its key features include reducing file sizes without loss of quality and adapting them to all types of devices and operating systems.
Furthermore, as expected, it is compatible with all current major video formats, which can be used for conversion. It also provides effective tools for compressing these files, saving significant storage space. This is thanks to the customizable parameters that we can adjust when editing these videos, adapting them to our needs in each case.
Using HandBrake, we can adjust and modify important elements such as video resolution, native format, codec, bitrate, and much more. Moreover, all of this is done through a simple, pre-installed user interface.
What's new in HandBrake 1.11 for working with videos?
As we mentioned earlier, the developers have just released a new stable version of this powerful software, available to us for free. This version comes six months after the previous public release, HandBrake 1.10.2. So, let's take a look at the new features in HandBrake 1.11.
- The new version includes new codecs, such as support for ProRes and DNxHR codecs.
- The new settings include standard quality and high quality, all with a resolution of up to 4K.
Exporting to MOV format is now available, allowing for the creation of video files compatible with professional editing workflows.
Improvements have been made to the AV1 video format.
- A new AV1 hardware encoder is now available for AMD processors that support 4K resolution.
- The software is now compatible with AMD 9000 series CPUs.
- Uncompressed FFV1 encoding tools have been expanded.
- New audio variants for FLAC and PCM have been added.
- It is now possible to merge FFV1 into MP4 format, in addition to MKV.
Several changes were made to the program interface, including buttons for navigating between frames and improved display of the estimated file size.
How to update HandBrake to the latest version
As mentioned earlier, this is a free and open-source program, and it can be downloaded and updated at no cost. It is recommended to download the latest version from the developers' official website, which you can access via this link, for example.
Remember that you can install the new HandBrake on multiple devices and operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and macOS. A standard installable version is available, as well as a portable version that you can carry with you, for example, on a USB drive.
If the software is already installed on your computer, you can also perform an automatic update through the "Help / Check for Updates" menu.