HomeTechnologyLinux

How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04

HandBrake is a free, open-source program used to convert video files. It's available for Windows, OS X and Ubuntu. This article will explain how to install it in Ubuntu 14.04. Open a terminal window. This is usually done by pressing .
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Terminal

  1. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 1How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 1
    Open a terminal window.
    This is usually done by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
  2. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 2How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 2
    Type or copy/paste into the terminal:
    sudo apt-get install handbrake.
    1. You might have to enter your password.
  3. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 3How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 3
    Update the software:
    Type or copy/paste: sudo apt-get update into the Terminal.
  4. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 4How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 4
    And you're done. You can open HandBrake by typing: handbrake in the terminal, or by searching for it in the dashboard.
Method 2 of 2:

Using the Ubuntu Software Center

  1. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 5How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 5
    Open Ubuntu Software Center. Go to Dashboard and search for, then click on: Ubuntu Software Center.
  2. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 6How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 6
    Search for HandBrake. Type HandBrake in the top right search bar.
  3. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 7How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 7
    Select the program.
  4. How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 8How to Install HandBrake on Ubuntu 14.04 Picture 8
    Click on the Install button.
    1. Enter your password, should you be prompted.
4.5 ★ | 2 Vote
terminalhandbrakesoftwareubuntu

You should read it

May be interested

Linux