This brief tutorial is going to show you how to easily install HandBrake, an open-source multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail. HandBrake lets you transcode most common multimedia files and any DVD or Blu-ray sources that are not copy-right protected.
You can use it to copy or convert DVD or Bluray discs into other media formats like MP4(M4V), MKV, H.264(x264), MPEG-4 and Theora (libtheora). Besides videos, it also allows you to encode audio files such as AAC, CoreAudio, AAC/HE-AAC, MP3, Flac, AC3, Vorbis and more.
Below are some of the features of HandBrake
- Title / Chapter selection
- Queue up multiple encodes
- Chapter Markers
- Subtitles (VobSub, Closed Captions CEA-608, SSA, SRT)
- Constant Quality or Average Bitrate Video Encoding
- Support for VFR, CFR and VFR
- Video Filters: Deinterlacing, Decomb, Detelecine, Deblock, Grayscale, Cropping and scaling
- Live Video Preview
- Built-in presets for common devices
To get started installing HandBrake in Ubuntu, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to download HandBrake deb package archives. The easiest way to install HandBrake in Ubuntu is via its PPA. But at the time of this writing, the PPA didn’t have a version for Ubuntu 13.04.
32-bit Download
wget https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases/+files/handbrake-gtk_0.9.8%2Bppa1~quantal1_i386.deb
64-bit Download
wget https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases/+files/handbrake-gtk_0.9.8%2Bppa1~quantal1_amd64.deb
After downloading, run the commands below to install it
sudo dpkg -i handbrake*; sudo apt-get -f install
That’s it!
To uninstall or completely remove HandBrake, run the commands below
sudo apt-get purge handbrake-gtk && sudo apt-get autoremove
In the future when the PPA becomes available, you can install it from its PPA repository by running the commands below
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:stebbins/handbrake-releases
Then run the commands below to update your system and install it.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install handbrake-gtk
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install HandBrake 0.9.8 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To install HandBrake 0.9.8 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, you can download the deb package archives from the official source and then use terminal commands to install it.
What multimedia files can HandBrake transcode in Ubuntu 13.04?
HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04 can transcode most common multimedia files and non-copyright protected DVD or Blu-ray sources. It supports formats like MP4(M4V), MKV, H.264(x264), MPEG-4, and Theora (libtheora).
What are the features of HandBrake for video encoding in Ubuntu 13.04?
HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04 offers features like title/chapter selection, queuing multiple encodes, chapter markers, subtitles support, constant quality or average bitrate video encoding, VFR/CFR/VFR support, video filters, live video preview, and built-in presets for devices.
How can I uninstall HandBrake from Ubuntu 13.04?
To uninstall HandBrake from Ubuntu 13.04, you can use terminal commands to purge the application and then run autoremove to clean up any residual files.
Is there a PPA repository available for HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04?
At the time of the article, there was no PPA repository available for HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04. However, you can add the PPA from 'stebbins/handbrake-releases' once it becomes available and install HandBrake using terminal commands.
What audio file formats can HandBrake encode in Ubuntu 13.04?
HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04 can encode audio files in formats such as AAC, CoreAudio, AAC/HE-AAC, MP3, Flac, AC3, Vorbis, and more.
Can HandBrake encode both videos and audio files in Ubuntu 13.04?
Yes, HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04 can encode both videos and audio files. It allows users to transcode multimedia files and encode audio files in various formats.
What is the easiest way to install HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04?
The easiest way to install HandBrake in Ubuntu 13.04 is by downloading the deb package archives from the official source and then using terminal commands for installation.
