HandBrake-docs/source/docs/en/1.6.0/workflow/start-encoding.markdown

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article Starting encoding HandBrake https://handbrake.fr/ 1.6.0 English en
Bradley Sepos <bradley@bradleysepos.com> (BradleyS)
2023 HandBrake Team Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-SA 4.0 https://handbrake.fr/docs/license.html

Starting encoding

Now that you've got all your settings just right, it's time to make your new video!

Selecting 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.

Selecting a destination

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.

Starting the encode

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

Main window toolbar

Video encoding requires a lot of computer resources and can take awhile to complete. Some videos may take minutes to create; others may take hours.1

Encode progress

Encoding complete alert

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 in Finder

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

Next steps

Continue to Multiple encodes using the Queue.

If you didn't get a video file as expected, encountered an error, or had some other trouble, you can continue reading to learn more about how HandBrake works or jump right to Troubleshooting common issues.


  1. Encoding time depends on multiple factors, including the duration, resolution, and complexity of your Source; the settings used to make your new video; and the speed and computation power of your machine. ↩︎