[Tutorial] How to Convert 4K to 1080P with HandBrake?

As stated previously, HandBrake is a free and open-source video transcoder that even supports 4K video encoding and decoding. It can convert various digital videos and DVDs to MP4 (M4V), MKV, and WebM. Not only used for video conversion, but it can also help cut/trim videos, modify video & audio settings, and downscale 4K to 1080p with its multiple presets. If you wonder how to convert 4K videos to 1080p with Handbrake, then read the following content to learn the detailed process.

Step 1. Import 4K Videos

Launch HandBrake and click “File” under the “Source Selection” tab to open the video folder, find your 4K video and press "Open" to add the video into HandBrake. You can also directly drag and drop the selected video into HandBrake. It may take a few seconds to scan the file. Just wait for a while. Once done, you will see the file information in the "Source" section.

Step 2. Choose the 1080p Preset and Modify Output Settings

Open the “Preset” drop-down list and you can see various presets with different video resolutions. Move your cursor onto each preset and you can see the detailed information of the preset, including video container, video codec, audio codec, picture quality, etc. Just choose a 1080p preset according to your needs.

You can also click “Save New Preset” or “Add Preset” to create a new 1080p preset manually if you can't find a desired 1080p preset.

If you understand those terms, you can then change the output options (such as container format, video/audio codec, anamorphic, framerate, and bitrate) as needed.

Step 3. Output 1080p Videos

Click “Browse” to specify the output path and the file name of the modified video. Then hit the green “Start Encode” button on the top of the interface to start the 1080p video output process.

HD Video Converter Factory Pro is an all-in-one video processing tool that is capable of downscaling/converting 4K videos and more. With it, users can easily convert 4K video to 1080p with a few simple clicks. This video converter supports not only Intel QSV but also NVIDIA NVENC/CUDA, Multi-CPU, Hyper Threading, and Hardware encoding technology that can speed up the transcoding process while optimizing output quality on devices with the new generation of Intel CPU and Nvidia graphics. Its user-friendly interface and straightforward conversion process allow all users to quickly get started.

Now, free downloadfree download and install this 4K video converter on your computer and start conversion with the simple guide provided below.

How to downscale video from 4K to 1080p?

Step 1. Launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro and enter its “Converter” module from the initial interface. Drag your 4K videos into the program directly. Or you can click “+ Add Files” to import the 4K videos into the converter.

Step 2. Press the right-side format image to unfold the output format list and select your desired video format from the provided 500+ preset profiles.

Step 3. Then move to the “Quick setting” section and drag the slider towards 1080p. Also, you can also open the “Parameter settings” window and select “1920 * 1080” under the “Resolution” tab to change the video resolution to 1080p.

Step 4. When everything is OK, hit the inverted triangle button to specify an output folder to save the converted 1080p videos. Finally, click “Run” to start the conversion.

Both HandBrake and HD Video Converter Factory Pro can help with the 4K to 1080p conversion easily and effortlessly. If you cannot get desired 1080p videos with HandBrake, or if you want a fast 4K video to 1080p conversion, just give HD Video Converter Factory Pro a try, which can quickly process the conversion at 50X faster speed. Nevertheless, wish you can get the wanted 1080p videos with the provided solutions.

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