1. HandBrake A useful cross platform encoding program

2. Specifications Size: 6.9 to 7.5 Mb, depending on OS Operating System Compatibility: Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu Linux and forks of Ubuntu Linux (Mint, Kubuntu, Mythbuntu, etc.) License: GPL (free!)

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5. Features Powerful- my encode for a 3:54 file was 2:30 to 3:30, depending on file format and encoder Great FAQ- it's a full wiki! Lots of presets for different devices- android, Sony PSP, new IPods, Apple TVs, IPad, and more!

6. Drawbacks: Only encodes to two file formats: MKV and MP4 Installation can be complex if you have not used the command line before Layout can be confusing to new users

7. Sources: www.handbrake.fr- for download trac.handbrake.fr/wiki/HandBrakeGuide- for user guide/wiki Video Used- Sophie Ellis Baxtor- Murder on the Dnacefloor