


Mac and Windows changes are mostly bug fixes and translation improvements. The Linux version has reached parity with the Mac and Windows graphical interfaces, and several quality of life improvements were added in the release. You can check out the full list on the official GitHub repository, but most users of the application may not require information about individual library updates. Several filters were updated or added in the release. Level 6.2, for example, adds support for 8k resolution at 120 fps. Support for levels 6, 6.1 and 6.2 for H.264 that extend resolution and frame rate limits support. These changes add more capabilities to the video encoder. Removed support for Intel CPUs older than 6th generation (Skylake) when using Intel Quick Sync Video.Fixed longstanding issue where slowest NVENC encoder preset caused encoding failures.

Added support for Intel Deep Link Hyper Encode (leverage multiple QSV media engines to increase performance).Added H.265 4:2:2 profile for VideoToolbox encoder on Apple Silicon.Added H.264 levels 6, 6.1, and 6.2 for the x264 encoder.Added SVT-AV1 (software) and Intel QSV AV1 (hardware) video encoders.Several new video encoders and updates to existing video decoders have found their way into the release: The Theora decoded is deprecated as well and will also be removed in future builds. The developers note that the VP8 video encoder is deprecated and that it will be removed in a future build. Support for VP8 presets was removed in the build. New and updated presets are also available for HEVC and the Web, which now features Creator, Email and Social presets. Users of the program may now convert existing media to the format using custom settings or new presets that the developers added. Handbrake 1.6 introduces support for AV1 video encoding. Back then, I published a tutorial on converting DVDs with Handbrake. Our first review of Handbrake dates back to 2007. Noteworthy additions include support for new audio and video formats, revised presets for web publishing and filter updates. Handbrake 1.6 is a major new release that includes multiple improvements and changes. Handbrake used to support older versions of the Windows operating system, but this changed with the release of Handbrake 1.5.1 in early 2022.
