Need to make large video smaller?

Download the utility Handbrake;

Windows Download

MAC Download

Launch HandBrake

Launch HandBrake by quickly clicking twice (double-clicking) on the cocktail & pineapple icon. Depending on your system settings, a single click may suffice.

Open your existing video

HandBrake calls the video you already have the Source.

Select the Open Source button on the toolbar to browse your files for a video to open. You may also drag your Source video onto HandBrake’s main window.

Select a video

The Open Source dialog allows you to browse your files for a video to open.

Drag and drop a video

In addition to the Open Source dialog, you may also open a video by dragging it to HandBrake’s main window.

Select a title

Some Sources may contain more than one video clip, or a collection of Titles. Use HandBrake’s Title control to select which video clip you want to use.

Select a Title

Some sources may contain more than one video clip. The title control lets you select which video clip you want to use.

Some Sources have only one Title. Blu-ray and DVD Sources often have multiple Titles.

Select a preset

HandBrake provides a number of settings Presets to make your new video work well with your playback devices and software. For instance, to make the video smaller select480p30 preset under Devices.

Select a preset

Presets are one-click settings to save you time and help ensure compatibility with your devices.

Presets can affect compatibility (whether your video will work with your devices and software) and encoding time. Learn more about Selecting a preset.

Select a destination

HandBrake calls the file name and location of your new video the Destination.

Save As is the file name of your new video. You can change it by typing directly in the box.

To is the location where HandBrake will place your new video. You can select the Browse... button to choose a different location.

Select a destination

The Destination is where HandBrake will place your new video.

 

Please take special care to note your destination. Otherwise, you won’t be able to find your new video. You can move it later if you desire.

Start the encode

Select the Start button on the toolbar to make your new video.

Encode Process
HandBrake reports its progress during encoding.

Encoding complete alert
HandBrake shows a notification when finished encoding.

HandBrake will report its progress while it’s working and alert you when it’s finished. Then you will have a new video file at the Destination you specified.

Destination Finder
Your new video is located at the Destination you specified.

Congratulations! You just encoded your first video using HandBrake. It’s now ready to watch on your devices.