DANGER – HOT Popular article Introduction: Handbrake has been around for dozen of years. The program has a huuuuge history behind its shoulders! Even in 2017 – it still remains a relibale, trustworthy way to change one video fromat to another one.
HandBrake for Mac is a program that lets you convert multiple types of video. The company says it wants to make it easier for users to find each other. The destination spec options in this version are much better than the ancient version I had. I have read and agree to CBS Interactive's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy,.
This Handbrake tutorial shows how to use Handbrake in a simple way. Also right after we show a great solution if you would like to convert incompatible videos in MKV or AVI for your iPhone. Handbrake Tutorial: How to use Handbrake Before we start – please understand, Handbrake is a great software. It looked amazing for its time.
Now, of course, it’s a little outdated. It belongs to that ‘old school’ software generation. But besides being solid and stable, it’s not always easy to use. Using Handbrake may seem quite puzzling at first. No worries – right here we’ll show you how to use Handbrake effectively. For us – software engineers, Handbrake is an iconic video converter.
Before we learn how to use Handbrake – here’s a quick rundown of its buttons & tabs for you to navigate better: At the top of the program’s window you can find six buttons, like ‘Source’ to add a movie into the list of files. There is a button signed ‘Start’, too. Below you can gain see ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’ tabs. The one signed ‘Destination’ lets you select, where you want to save the transcoded file, and how you want to name it. ‘Source’ button shows a short info about the source file: titles, angles, and dropdown buttons.
With them you’ll be able to transcode your file by chapter, timeline (in seconds), or by frames. Once you learn how to navigate, using of Handbrake becomes substantially easier!
Finally, output options. There are lots of possibilities and functions. You can set a quality for both: picture and sound. Subtitles can be added too. How to Use Handbrake on Mac & Windows: We assume you already have Handbrake downloaded and installed on your computer. You can use Handbrake on both Windows and Mac computers. The very first thing, that should be done is to locate your file.
Press 'Source' and click 'Open File'. Find the required file in your computer’s memory. Choose it, and click on “Open” button.
You will see your file’s title right below the “Source” heading. In this instance, we’ll be using Handbrake to convert MKV to Mp4. Choose the destiantion of the file. Right below the ‘Source’ button you can spot ‘Destination’ where you can select folder to store the outcome movie.
Choose Output setttings. In the Output settings you can select:. file format (I’m using Handbrake Version 0.10.5 and here I can convert either to MKV or to MP4). video codec (H.264,H.265, MPEG-2, MPEG-4). frame rate (we’ll recommned sticking with the same you have in your source). bitrate etc Converting MKV to MP4 with Handbrake is actually one of the most popular tasks. In Picture settings (located in the top right corner above) you can select the desired picture resolution.
Hit 'Start' The estimated time before the end of converting would be shown right in the bottom of the app. That’s basically all you should know of how you can use Handbrake. All in all, this is an oldie method that still works fine, though speed leaves much to be desired. And it’s so true, since for smaller files using Handbrake is quite a good option, but if you have a whole HD movie there, it could be drastically slow (depending on your system’s configuration and the size of your file). It may last a few minutes as well as several hours. If you aren’t willing to wait – There’s also a faster way that we’re featuring right below. How to Convert Files for Apple Devices using WALTR 2 (without Handbrake) Handbrake is a good old tool, but it may not be cutting for those, who wish to move files on Apple devices.
MKV, AVI, WMA, and a good deal of other formats simply can’t be played back on iPhones or iPads. Sure, you now know how to use Handbrake + iTunes, but there’s something that works better.
WALTR 2 is MacOS & Windows app that transfers any file (movies, music, ebooks) to Apple devices for native playback. It’s a breath of fresh air, since it’s way easier than any other tool you might spot on the web! A video is better than a 1000 words, watch this quick video tutorial to learn how things work: Also, we came up with this easy-to-follow tutorial to show you how just incredibly painless this whole way is: Step 1.
Download the recommended application – WALTR 2. Opens in a new tab The download doesn’t cost a dime. WALTR 2 comes in with a 1-day trial without any restrictions. WALTR is the only video converter, that converts your video on-the-fly – while it gets transferred. With the app every easily. Once you dowloaded the app –go ahead and install it.
Launch WALTR 2 and plug-in your Apple device. We’re on MacOS Sierra in this very tutorial, but the app works on Windows computers just as smoothly. And from there Step 3. Push the video into the drop-zone. Alll you’ve got to do is to drag the file you want to have converted and drop it into the WALTR’s window. The program will automatically convert your file to the type which is compatible with your Apple device, and copy the movie to its memory at once. While after using Handbrake, you still need to use iTunes.
And WALTR transfers even. And everything will take literally a couple of seconds! On the other hand, you’ll need to convert MKV to MP4 with Handbrake and then use iTunes to transfer the file to your device.
The same goes with other formats, but WALTR can also help you find out without iTunes or Handbrake. WALTR 2 is an app of many trades:. Convert Movies & Music WIRELESSLY. No need even to launch iTunes or Handbrake. Support of ANY Apple device (including the whole iPod lineup released by Apple).
AVI, MKV, FLAC, CUE, WMA, MP4, MP3 and more are all covered!. You can even learn.
Conclusion It’s not always clear how to use Handbrake on Windows or Mac. You can easily get stuck in all the settings, codecs, different movie formats. But stay calm – this Handbrake tutorial is all you need for plain sailing! With just a little attempt and a couple of tricks, anybody can learn how to use Handbrake.
The Handbrake tutorial, you just read, is here to help! However, you may want to use alternative ways to convert files for your Apple goodies. If so, then WALTR might be a good choice for you. Don’t hesitate & test both solutions, and then let us know in the comments what worked better! Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save.
Click the Store in iCloud button, then choose from these options:. Desktop and Documents. Store all files in these two locations in iCloud Drive. When storage space is needed, only the files you recently opened are kept on your Mac, so that you can easily work offline. Files that are stored only in the cloud show a, which you can double-click to download the original file. Photos. All original, full-resolution photos and videos are stored in. When storage space is needed, only space-saving (optimized) versions of photos are kept on your Mac. To download the original photo or video, just open it.
Storing files in iCloud uses the storage space in your iCloud storage plan. If you need more iCloud storage, starting at 50GB for $0.99 (USD) a month directly from your Apple device. Click the Optimize button, then choose from these options. Automatically remove watched iTunes movies and TV shows. When storage space is needed, iTunes movies or TV shows that you already watched are removed from your Mac. Click the next to a movie or TV show to download it again. Download only recent attachments.
Mail automatically downloads only the attachments that you recently received. You can manually download any attachments at any time by opening the email or attachment, or saving the attachment to your Mac. Don't automatically download attachments. Mail downloads an attachment only when you open the email or attachment, or save the attachment to your Mac. Optimizing storage for movies, TV shows, and email attachments doesn't require iCloud storage space. Reduce Clutter helps identify large files and files you might no longer need. Click the Review Files button, then choose any of the file categories in the sidebar, such as Applications, Documents, GarageBand, iOS Files, iTunes, or Trash. Some categories allow you delete files directly.
Move your pointer over the file name, then click to immediately and permanently delete the file. If you purchased the file from the Mac App Store, iBooks Store, or iTunes Store, you might be able to. Other categories show the total storage space used by the files in each app. You can then open the app and decide whether to delete files from within it. :. Choose Apple () menu System Preferences, click iCloud, then click the Options button next to iCloud Drive.
Store in iCloud turns on the Desktop & Documents Folders and Optimize Mac Storage settings. To turn off iCloud Drive entirely, deselect iCloud Drive. In Photos, choose Photos Preferences, then click iCloud. Store in iCloud selects and Optimize Mac Storage.:. In iTunes, choose iTunes Preferences, then click Advanced. Optimize Storage selects “Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows.”. In Mail, choose Mail Preferences, then click Accounts.
In the Account Information section of your email account, Optimize Storage sets the Download Attachments pop-up menu to either Recent or None.: From the Finder, choose Finder Preferences, then click Advanced. Empty Trash Automatically selects “Remove items from the Trash after 30 days.”. Even without using the Optimized Storage features of Sierra or later, you can take other steps to make more storage space available:.
Delete files that you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, then emptying the Trash. The Downloads folder is good place to look for files that you might no longer need. Move files to an external drive. Delete unneeded email: In the Mail app, choose Mailbox Erase Junk Mail.
If you no longer need the email in your Trash mailbox, choose Mailbox Erase Deleted Items.