HandBrake 1.11 has been released as a significant update to the popular open-source video transcoder. This version introduces several new features and enhancements, including an AMD VCN AV1 10-bit encoder and an array of new presets aimed at improving the transcoding process for users with AMD 9000 series GPUs and newer.
Key updates in HandBrake 1.11 include:
- A new ProRes encoder and DNxHR encoder which expand the range of output formats available.
- A specific AV1 VCN 2160p 4K preset, designed for AMD hardware, facilitating high-resolution video processing.
- Enhanced Preservation FFV1 presets that now support passing through all audio codecs, including Apple Lossless, PCM, and Vorbis.
- The ability to encode media files in the MOV container format along with support for muxing FFV1 in MP4 format.
- Improvements in AV1 in MP4 seeking specifically on Apple software platforms, ensuring better playback performance.
- Updates for handling videos tagged with Dolby Vision and additional features for customizing audio channel orders.
For Linux users, HandBrake 1.11 also brings UI enhancements, allowing users to cycle through previews on the summary page, change the display language of the interface, and utilize GtkFileLauncher for opening files in sandboxed applications like Flatpak.
The new release benefits from numerous updated components, including AMD’s AMF 1.5.0 for video encoding, FFmpeg 8.0.1, and various supporting libraries.
You can find more details about the changes in the release notes on the project’s GitHub page. The application is available for download in various formats, including a Flatpak package, making it accessible for virtually any Linux distribution.
For those looking to enhance their video transcoding capabilities, HandBrake 1.11 represents a strong upgrade worth considering.