Adjusting Basic Settings

3. Adjusting Basic Settings

Video Quality (Video Tab)

• Quality Slider:
• Adjust the “RF” (Rate Factor) number in the Video tab to balance quality and file size:
  • Lower RF (18–20): Higher quality, larger file size.
  • Higher RF (24–26): Lower quality, smaller file size.
  • For 1080p videos, try RF 20–22 for a good balance.
• Tip: Stick with the preset’s default quality setting for simplicity when starting out.

Audio (Audio Tab)

• Settings:
• Ensure at least one audio track is selected (HandBrake usually selects one automatically).
• Choose the “AAC” codec and “Stereo” mixdown for standard audio output.
• Tip: The default audio settings work well for most videos, so you likely won’t need to change them.

Subtitles (Subtitles Tab)

• Settings:
• If your video has subtitles (e.g., for foreign dialogue), select them in the Subtitles tab.
• Check “Burn In” if you want subtitles permanently embedded in the video (useful for devices like TVs that don’t support separate subtitle files).
• Tip: Skip this tab if your video doesn’t need subtitles.