HandBrake hits 1.0

Veteran video transcoder HandBrake has finally hit version 1.0.0, more than 13 years after development began. The most obvious change is in the pile of new presets. Whether you’re after a quick general-purpose option (HQ 720p30 Surround) or something more device-specific (now including Chromecast, Fire TV and Roku), it’s only a click away. Video improvements include Auto anamorphic mode, a smarter and more efficient replacement for Strict anamorphic mode. The Rotate filter is now available from HandBrake’s GUI, and the Decomb/ Deinterlace filter has new defaults and extra settings. Under-the-hood changes bring extended standards support, including VP9 video encoding via… [Continue Reading]