Adobe Media Encoder vs HandBrake
| Adobe Media Encoder | HandBrake | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Output formats | H.264, HEVC (H.265), MPEG-2, MPEG-4, QuickTime, MXF OP1a, AVI, Windows Media, Apple ProRes, DNxHR/DNxHD, JPEG 2000, P2 Movie, Wraptor DCP, AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV | MP4, MKV, WebM; video codecs include H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, and FFV1 |
| Batch conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum output resolution | 8k | 4k |
| Audio extraction | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Video Converter Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Adobe Media Encoder scores higher on our published basis.