Install HandBrake on Linux Mint 13

HandBrake is a program for transcoding video files. By default it transcodes video to H.264 format, so the files get compressed to a reasonable size while retaining high audio and video quality. There are versions available for Windows, OSX, and Linux. In this post I'm going to show how to install it in Linux Mint 13 using an Ubuntu PPA (Personal Package Archive).

Add the HandBrake PPA to your software sources

Use the following command to modify your software sources to include HandBrake.

Enter your password if prompted to do so.

The terminal will then display a message with a little bit of information about Handbrake. Hit <ENTER> to continue. The PPA will now be added to your apt sources and the package signing key will be added to your trusted list.

Now that the HandBrake PPA is added to your sources list, you need to update your package database.

Install HandBrake

With your package database updated, you can now install HandBrake.

You should now be able to find HandBrake in the Linux Mint menu (both MATE and Cinnamon editions) under Sound & Video -> HandBrake.

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9 Responses to “Install HandBrake on Linux Mint 13”

1. Laurie says:

   August 19, 2012 at 11:53 PM

   Thank you so much for these instructions! I'm running LinuxMint 13 and had tried other suggestions as to how to install HandBrake, but your instructions are the only ones that worked for me. Thanks again, Laurie

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2. Chas says:

   September 26, 2012 at 8:17 PM

   Thanks for the simple instructions on installing handbrake for Ubuntu/Mint 13!

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3. GelliJack says:

   November 8, 2012 at 9:50 PM

   Thanks for both your time and talent

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4. nigel fletcher says:

   November 9, 2012 at 5:54 AM

   Many thanks, great instructions, worked a charm
   Cheers

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5. Juergen says:

   November 13, 2012 at 5:44 AM

   Thanks for these exceedingly helpful instructions!
   Juergen

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6. Ed Textor says:

   December 22, 2012 at 10:59 PM

   Thank you!!!!!

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7. BJ says:

   January 1, 2013 at 1:48 AM

   As others have said, thanks for the simple and quick instructions on how-to install Handbrake... Both Sourceforge's and the Handbrake homepage didn't make it very clear.

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8. Tony says:

   January 6, 2013 at 9:53 AM

   Hola.
   ¡Pura vida! ¡Excelente!
   Muchas gracias por tu ayuda. Las instrucciones las da de manera precisa y sencilla.
   Nuevamente, muchísimas gracias.
   Tony

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9. Paul Gresham says:

   January 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM

   Thanks for this, it really works!
   I recently studied on a film making course, I wrote the screenplay for a short film as part of the course and was also the 'star' of the film.
   I was given a DVD of the film at the end of the course but didn't know how to copy it to my hard drive, at least not in Linux which I mostly use.
   The website in the link is my writing website, by the way.

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