


In the Open screen that pops-up, navigate to the folder on your computer containing the video you want to compressī. Click File to browse for the video you want to compress.Ī. Once HandBrake opens, you will be presented with a Source Selection screen.

Written Instruction Step 01: Open HandBrakeĬlick the HandBrake icon, which was installed on your desktop during the HandBrake installation process. Note: This tutorial if for the use of HandBrake installed on a Windows computer. HandBrake is a free, open-source tool for converting, compressing and encoding videos. In this Help and Information tutorial, you will see how to compress a video using HandBrake. Modified on: Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 1:59 PM Solution home DLC Library Common How To’s How Do I Compress a Video Using HandBrake? For more detailed instructions on selecting a preset click here. You will need to use your best judgement in deciding which one to use based on the length of your video. We recommend either:Īs a general guideline, 720p30 (higher quality) will result in file sizes of around 10MB per minute of content, and 480p30 (lower quality) around 5MB per minute of content. Step 3. Once your source file has been opened, click on the Presets from the top menu.įrom the drop down list, select one of the preset option. Step 2: From your computer, choose the file you want to convert and click Open You can choose either to open a single file or specify multiple in a folder.įor this example, we will use a single file Step 2. When you first open Handbrake, you will be prompted to select your video source. Click here to download and install Handbrake for Windows and MacOS. If your computer is incompatible, previous version are available. See the links under the “Run Desktop Apps” section in the middle of the page. Please be careful when selecting the correct. Read the download and installing documentation before beginning.Ĭheck the System Requirements page before downloading.
