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Converting Video

2. Converting a Video

Basic Conversion Steps

  1. Open HandBrake: Double-click the HandBrake icon (it looks like a cocktail glass and pineapple).
  2. Choose Your Video:

  3. Click “Open Source [1]” in the top-left corner or drag your video file into the HandBrake window. image

  4. Pick a Preset:

  5. Choose a preset from the right panel :
    • General > Fast 1080p30 [2]: Works well for most devices (phones, PCs, TVs).
    • Devices [3]: Select your specific device (e.g., iPhone, Roku, Apple TV).

  6. Tip: Start with “Fast 1080p30” for simplicity.

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  7. Set Output Location:

  8. In the “Save As”[4] box, choose a folder to save your converted video (e.g., Desktop).

  9. Edit the file name [5] if needed (e.g., “MyVideo_converted.mp4”).

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  10. Preview (Optional):

  11. Click the “Preview” [6] button in the toolbar, select a short clip duration, and click [7]“Live Preview” to check the video quality.

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  12. Start Converting:

  13. Click the green “Start” [8] button (play icon) in the toolbar.

    image - Wait for the conversion to finish (time depends on video length and computer speed). - Check the output folder for your new video file.

Converting Multiple Videos (Queue)

  • Steps:
  • Open a video, set the preset and destination, then click “Add to Queue.”
  • Repeat the process for each additional video.
  • Click “Show Queue” in the toolbar and press “Start Queue” to convert all videos in the queue.
  • Tip: Use the queue for processing multiple files at once, such as overnight conversions.