Best Free Video Encoder
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Introduction |
Although there's a debate on what encoding and transcoding is, we'll try to keep it simple here: we're going to talk about how to reduce the filesize of videos while retaining maximum quality. This is especially useful for copying a DVD/BluRay onto your computer, sending personal videos to your family over the web or for watching them on a mobile device. Some of these tasks can also be performed by a video converter. Since encoding requires some knowledge, it will be helpful to understand some technical aspects of your original video and the output you want. Even when using automated detection tools, failing to understand some basic principles will result in weird-looking videos. For example, if you don't deinterlace an interlaced video, you'll end up with this: . Before we start, here are the basics you need to know.
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StaxRip | ||
Good quality/size/speed balance, clean interface, many features, reliable, good presets. | ||
Not designed to encode from optical disks directly, no auto-detection tools. | ||
http://staxmedia.sourceforge.net/ | ||
http://sourceforge.net/projects/staxmedia/files/StaxRip%20beta/ | ||
28.2 MB 1.1.7.1 beta Open Source Freeware (includes program code) .NET 3.5, Win 2000 - Win 7 | ||
Portable version available |
MeGUI | ||
Most comprehensive set of features, actively developed and updated, good presets. | ||
Designed for experts rather than beginners, not designed to encode from optical disks directly. | ||
http://sourceforge.net/projects/megui/ | ||
http://sourceforge.net/projects/megui/files/ | ||
31.9 MB 2008 Open Source Freeware (includes program code) Win 2000 - Win 7 | ||
Portable version available |
HandBrake | ||
Multi-platform, simple, good presets (especially for Apple products), complete features, very clean interface, easy to encode dvds directly from optical disk. | ||
No preview window in Windows, some presets resulting in slow encodes, limited input and output formats, some missing functions (trimming...) | ||
http://handbrake.fr/ | ||
http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php | ||
5.73 MB 0.9.5 Open Source Freeware (includes program code) Mac OSX 10.5-10.6, Win2000-Win7, Linux (Ubuntu & Fedora specials) | ||
64 Bit version available |
Xvid4PSP | ||
No indexing needed, source detection tools, very innovative interface, smart file navigation, designed to encode from optical disks directly. | ||
Old latest stable version, beta version not finished. Presets could be better. | ||
http://winnydows.com/ | ||
http://winnydows.com/#Downloads | ||
6.59 MB 6.0.3 beta Open Source Freeware (includes program code) .NET 4.0, Win2000 - Win 7 |
RipBot264 | ||
Very simple and straightforward, complete set of tools, good presets. | ||
Limited output formats, limited settings. | ||
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=127611 | ||
http://www.mediafire.com/?7jxxkg89xxjowuu | ||
28.8 MB 1.16.5 Unrestricted Freeware Win2000 - Win 7 | ||
Portable version available |
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Encoding, DVD, bluray, dvdrip, brrip, x264, avi, divx, mkv, xvid |
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