Step-by-Step Guide to Compress a Video with HandBrake

1. Download and Install HandBrake

• Go to the official website: https://handbrake.fr
  
  

• Download the version suitable for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  
  

• Install and launch the application.

2. Open the Source Video

• Click on “File” to open a single video file.
  
  

• Browse and select the video you want to encode.
  
  
  

3. Choose the Destination

• Under the “Save As” section, click Browse to select the destination folder.
  
  

• Give your output file a name and choose a location to save it.
  
  
  

4. Select a Preset

• On the right-hand side, choose a preset based on your needs. Common presets:
  
  

  • Fast 1080p30 – good quality and speed for general use.
    
    

5. Configure Video Settings

• Go to the “Video” tab:

  • Framerate (FPS): Keep Average Bitrate : 1200 kbps
    
    

6. Adjust Audio Settings

• Go to the “Audio” tab:

  • Ensure the correct track is selected.
    
    

  • Choose AAC codec, 128 for decent quality.
    
    

7. Add Subtitles (Optional)

• Go to the “Subtitles” tab.
  
  

• Click Add Track if you want to embed subtitle files (like .srt).
  
  

8. Start Encoding

• Click on the “Start Encode” button at the top of the window.
  
  

9. Check the Output

• Once encoding is complete, go to the output folder you selected.
  
  

• Play the video to verify that the encoding was successful.