VidCoder is an open-source DVD and Blu-ray ripper and video transcoder for Windows, using HandBrake as its encoding engine. Version 12.23.0 is free under the GPL-2.0 license and takes up 49.3 MB.
A Windows front end built on the HandBrake engine
The defining fact about VidCoder is its engine. The encoding is done by HandBrake, so the app is best read as a Windows program wrapped around that encoder. RandomEngy is the developer, and the project site is vidcoder.net.
The app is tagged for encoding, decoding, conversion, audio and filters, and it covers ripping discs and transcoding video.
What a session looks like for disc ripping and conversion
VidCoder does two jobs: it rips DVDs or Blu-rays, and it transcodes video files. A typical session picks one of those sources and passes it to the HandBrake engine for encoding.
The package ID is RandomEngy.VidCoder.
VidCoder next to FFmpeg, HandBrake and XMedia Recode
The alternatives are FFmpeg, HandBrake and XMedia Recode. HandBrake is the closest relation, since VidCoder runs on its encoder.
VidCoder is free and licensed under GPL-2.0, which can matter if you prefer open-source tools on Windows.
What's new in 12.23.0
Version 12.23.0 fixes a possible crash caused by a null AudioEncoderFallback. The update is dated July 19, 2026.
VidCoder pros and cons
Pros
- Free
- Open source under the GPL-2.0 license
- Uses HandBrake as its encoding engine
- Handles both DVD and Blu-ray ripping plus video transcoding
- Download is served from the official host github.com
Cons
- Depends on the HandBrake engine for encoding
- Presets and output formats are limited in scope
- The changelog for 12.23.0 lists only one crash fix
Is VidCoder safe?
VidCoder is developed by RandomEngy, who also runs vidcoder.net. The source is released under GPL-2.0, so anyone can inspect how it works. Since ripping tools handle disc content, it is sensible to scan the installer yourself before running it.
How to install VidCoder
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start VidCoder from the Start menu.
