


You can even trim the black bands around a movie to maximize the size of the file. Another great feature is the bitrate calculator, which alters the quality of the video according to the final file size you wish to achieve. The best architecture (32 or 64 bit) is automatically selected at runtime.Handbrake for Mac lets you perform two-pass conversions and codify a double soundtrack. The application includes HandBrake conversion engine, you don't need to download and install HandBrake separately. If you find the application useful, keep sending ideas! Most of the new features that I have added and keep adding come from your suggestions. If you find problems, please send me a message or add an issue on github. A wiki is also available on github, with additional information (release notes, requested features, etc.). The source is available on, and the complete application is available here. The application is Charityware (if you find the application useful, please go ahead and donate! I have selected some charities, but feel free to suggest more and I will consider adding them) and licensed under GPL (as HandBrake is). If HandBrakeBatch does not recognize your custom presets, most likely the problem can be fixed very easily, have a look at this post for instructions. Custom presets defined in HandBrake are fully supported as well.

With version 2.0, I have added the most requested feature: support for multiple audio languages and subtitles. Here comes HandBrakeBatch: a fully independent application which uses HandBrake video converter under the hood, and allows you to drag & drop a bunch of files at the same time, and convert them using any of the default HandBrake presets. The only problem with HandBrake (on the Mac at least) is the lack of a real batch mode: the queue management is great, but you have to select the source files one by one. HandBrake is in my opinion the best video converter available today I have been using for a long time, and every time I try a different application I am regularly disappointed. I do not plan to update HandBrakeBatch in the future. HandBrake now supports batch conversions.
