Does HandBrake work on Linux?
by HandBrake Teamverified on Flathub for handbrake.fr
- Free-software license
- 1.3M installs on Flathub
- Latest version 1.11.2
- Design, photo & video
Yes. HandBrake team publishes an official Linux version of HandBrake. It’s on Flathub (1.3M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux repositories.
Install HandBrake
sudo apt install handbrakesudo apt install handbrakeNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghbsudo pacman -S handbrakeNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghbflatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghbor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghb
How to install HandBrake on Linux
HandBrake team provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install handbrakeInstalls HandBrake 1.11.0~us1 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install handbrakeInstalls HandBrake 1.9.2 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
Fedora does not package HandBrake in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghbsudo pacman -S handbrakeInstalls HandBrake 1.11.2 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
openSUSE Tumbleweed does not package HandBrake in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghbflatpak install flathub fr.handbrake.ghbInstalls HandBrake 1.11.2 from Flathub, the verified listing from HandBrake Team. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of HandBrake will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 1.11.0~us1 | — |
| Debian | 13 | 1.9.2 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | Not packaged | — |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 1.11.2 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Jun 7, 2026 | 1.11.2 | Newest |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Oct 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Any distro: Flatpak from Flathub
Flathub lists it as “HandBrake” (fr.handbrake.ghb), described as “Video Transcoder”. The listing is verified against handbrake.fr, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from HandBrake Team (HandBrake team). It has been installed 1,261,204 times, number 29 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub flags its license as free software.
Linux Mint, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS have Flathub enabled out of the box, Fedora offers it as an optional third-party repository, and on Ubuntu you install Flatpak first.
Which install method should you use for HandBrake?
Install from your package manager on Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux; on other distros use the verified Flatpak.
- HandBrake team’s own download. HandBrake team publishes the Linux version itself on its website. The verified Flathub listing is also the vendor’s, and it updates through Flatpak.
- Flatpak from Flathub. The listing is verified, so the package is the vendor’s own. It works the same on every distro, so it is the way to get one package everywhere.
- Your distro’s repositories. Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Debian has 1.9.2, while Arch Linux has 1.11.2. We found no package for Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed.
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HandBrake on Linux: common questions
Does HandBrake work on Linux?
Yes. HandBrake team publishes an official Linux version of HandBrake. It’s on Flathub (1.3M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux repositories.
How do I install HandBrake on Ubuntu?
HandBrake is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install handbrake” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of HandBrake official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through handbrake.fr, meaning HandBrake team has confirmed the package.
Is HandBrake free software?
Flathub flags HandBrake as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is HandBrake on Flathub?
Flathub counts 1,261,204 installs in total, which ranks number 29 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package HandBrake?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (1.11.0~us1), Debian 13 (1.9.2) and Arch Linux (1.11.2). Repology lists no package for Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed, where Flatpak is the way to install it.