# Handbrake Video Encoder
Handbrake is the goto open-source program for ripping DVDs and re-encoding videos in Linux.
Some of the things you can do with Handbrake:
- Rip a DVD disc to a single movie file.
- Re-Encode videos to other formats
(such as encoding them into an h264 format so they will instantly stream from within Telegram without having to download the entire file first.)
- Resize video
- Crop video (get rid of black edges or watermarks)
Here is a web-page explaining [how to rip DVDs in Linux using Handbrake](
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How to Install Handbrake on Linux and Rip a DVD - Make Tech Easier
Handbrake is a powerful open-source tool for encoding videos. You can use it to rip backups of your DVDs on Linux. Find out how!