Handbrake Summary tab; Format: MP4, Web Optimized; Other settings: default.
Handbrake Summary tab; Format: MP4, Web Optimized; Other settings: default.
HandBrake Dimensions tab; Maximum size: 768x432; Aspect ratio: 16x9
HandBrake Dimensions tab; Maximum size: 768×432; Aspect ratio: 16×9
HandBrake Video tab; FPS: Same as source; Bitrate: 700 Kbps, 2-pass encoding
HandBrake Video tab; FPS: Same as source; Bitrate: 700 Kbps, 2-pass encoding
HandBrake Audio tab; Codec: AAC, Bitrate: 96; Mixdown: stereo
HandBrake Audio tab; Codec: AAC, Bitrate: 96; Mixdown: stereo

Handbrake compression settings

The settings for your content will take some trial and error. The following key settings proved to be reasonable and are supported on various devices, even older iOS versions.

  • Formats: MP4 + AAC
  • Dimensions: 768 × 432 (16:9)
  • Video: 700 Kbps
  • Audio: 96 Kbps

HandBrake is an open-source video transcoder at handbrake.fr