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HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder that can be used to compress video files. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use HandBrake to compress a video file:

1. Download and install HandBrake on your computer.

2. Launch HandBrake and click the “Source” button to select the video file that you want to compress. You can also choose a DVD or Blu-ray disc as the source by selecting “Open Folder” or “Open Disc” from the dropdown menu.

3. Choose the destination for the compressed video file by clicking the “Browse” button and selecting a location on your computer.

4. In the “Presets” pane on the right, choose a preset that best fits your needs. HandBrake has a variety of presets for different devices and formats, such as MP4, MKV, and AVI.

5. Click the “Start” button to begin the transcoding process. HandBrake will start encoding the video file and will display the progress in the “Queue” pane.

6. Once the transcoding process is complete, HandBrake will save the compressed video file to the destination that you specified.

Note: You can also customize the encoding settings by clicking the “Video”, “Audio”, and “Subtitles” tabs in the “Output Settings” pane. This allows you to fine-tune the quality, bitrate, and other settings to get the best balance between file size and quality.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.