# HandBrake privacy rating

A video transcoder that converts video from nearly any format to modern codecs such as H.264, H.265 and AV1, with presets for common devices.

## Summary

HandBrake scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the file converters criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://handbrake.fr
- Source code: https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File converters](https://privacyratings.com/file-converters/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Mostly GPL-2.0, with some GPL-2.0-or-later and LGPL-2.1 files. | https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No usage or error data is collected. The only network feature is an update check that can be turned off. | https://handbrake.fr/privacy.php |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Volunteer project with no company or sponsors, and no ads. | https://handbrake.fr/privacy.php |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-converters/handbrake/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-converters/handbrake.md