Convert weird video files to MP4.

One click. Small files. Plays everywhere.

Free forever. No ads.

Drop in anything.

Just about every video file type that’s ever been invented. Drop one file or a hundred.

You don’t have to think about how video files work. Just press a button and you’re done.

Every phone, TV, browser, and operating system can play the video. Usually 30–60% smaller than the source.

HandBrake

Powerful, but often overkill. Magicbrake picks the defaults for you.

Online converters

Slow, full of ads, and puts your video on the Internet. Magicbrake is on your Mac.

What does it do?: It takes most video formats and turns them into a small, fast, widely compatible MP4.
How does it work?: Drag into your Applications folder, open it, drop your video files onto it, click the button.
Is it really free?: Yes. Free forever, no strings attached.
Is it open source?: Yes, the source code is freely available.
What’s under the hood?: Magicbrake is powered by HandBrake, wrapped in a simple interface.
What Macs does it run on?: Requires macOS Tahoe or later. Works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
I have another question.: Send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.