Depends on settings used but as a general guide:.

Apple Silicon M1 and newer, recent Intel Macs supported per the above.

Intel Core (6th generation and newer) i3, i5, i7, i9, or equivalent Xeon.

The following is the minimum level of hardware HandBrake formally supports.

Flatpak apps for Linux draft Fully-contained applications compatible with multiple Linux distributions.

Installing dependencies on Arch / CentOS / Clear / Debian / Fedora / Gentoo / Ubuntu / Void.

Installing dependencies on FreeBSD / NetBSD / OpenBSD.

Constant quality versus average bit rate draft.

Process Isolation Process Isolation and Multiple Simultaneous Jobs supports.

Performance How various settings affect encoding speed.

Official presets Technical summary of the official presets.

Supported source formats Types of video files HandBrake can read.

System requirements Make sure your system can run HandBrake.

Activity Log Activity Logs help you receive better support.

Community support Get help from real people.

Troubleshooting common issues What to do if something goes wrong.

Using the queue Set up multiple encode jobs at once.

Starting encoding Start encoding your new video with one click.

Previewing your settings See what your new video will look like in a fraction of the time.

Adjusting quality Easily increase visual quality or reduce file size.

Selecting a preset Tailored settings for instant compatibility with many devices.

Opening a video source How to get your videos into HandBrake.

Checking for updates Staying up to date with the latest features and bug fixes.

Downloading and installing HandBrake How to get HandBrake onto your computer.

Where to get HandBrake The officially supported version.

About HandBrake What HandBrake is, does, and does not.

Quick start Learn how to make your first video in minutes.

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