How to compress video files without sacrificing quality @ Handbrake – free open source application

 Downloading a large video may take forever depending on your internet connection. Even after the long waiting period you still have to deal with it hogging space on your hard disk. Thankfully, there’s a software that can help. HandBreak is a free open source application that can not only compress a video file but also maintains its quality. It's available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Step 1: Visit this website on your Windows PC and download Handbrake. If you are using Mac or Linux, then click on Other Platforms and select the appropriate download link.

Step 2: Install the software on your computer by double-clicking on the file and following the onscreen instructions.

Step 3: Once the Handbrake is installed, launch the software and select the video you want to compress. To do so, click on Source > Open File (located at the top-left corner of the application), then select the file and click on OK. You can also drag and drop the file into the application.

Step 4: Click on Start, it will turn red until the file has finished compressing. You will have to select a location to store the file once the software has finished compressing data in order to complete the last step.

Source | Daily News Analysis | 5 December 2016

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