HandBrake uses many cool libraries from the GNU/Linux world. We thank them and their authors.
| Library | License | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AMD AMF | MIT | |
| ffmpeg | L-GPL v2.1 | |
| libass | ISC | |
| libbluray | L-GPL v2.1 | |
| libbzip2 | BSD-Like | |
| libdav1d | Simplified BSD License | |
| libdovi | MIT | |
| libdvdnav | GPL v2 | |
| libdvdread | GPL v2 | |
| libfontconfig | MIT | |
| libfreetype | GPL v2 | |
| libgnurx | L-GPL v2.1 | |
| libharfbuzz | MIT Old | |
| libiconv | L-GPL v2.1 | |
| libjansson | MIT + Other | |
| libjpeg-turbo | BSD 3-Clause | |
| liblame | L-GPL | |
| liblzma (xz) | BSD Zero Clause | |
| libmfx | MIT | |
| libogg | BSD 3-Clause | |
| libopus | BSD 3-Clause | |
| libspeex | BSD 3-Clause | |
| libtheora | BSD 3-Clause | |
| libvorbis | BSD 3-Clause | |
| libvpx | BSD 3-Clause | |
| libx264 | GPL v2 | |
| libx265 | GPL v2 | |
| libzlib | License | |
| NV-codec-headers | MIT | |
| SVT-AV1 | BSD 3-Clause Clear | |
| zimg | WTFPL | |
| GongSolutions.WPF.DragDrop | BSD 3-Clause | Windows UI Only |
| Autofac | MIT | Windows UI Only |
| Sparkle | BSD + MIT | Mac UI Only |
| libfdk-aac | Custom - In Source | HandBrake does not ship with this library but can be built with it for personal use only. |
The following services and tools help with the development of HandBrake but are not directly used within the application.
- handbrake.fr web hosting courtesy of Eric Petit
- Libera.Chat IRC
- GitHub
- Modernised application icon by Matt Johnson [email protected]
- Toolbar icons by Nik Pawlak [email protected] @nikpawlak
Thanks to all who have contributed to HandBrake by testing releases, submitting patches, providing test sources, supporting HandBrake's users on our Community Forums, and more. You are all too many to name, but we're entirely grateful for your years of support.