VLC plays media; Audacity edits audio; OBS Studio records or streams; HandBrake converts video. These tasks are different. Keep the original recording, test a short export and check codec compatibility before processing a large collection.
Free & open source
VLC
Play local videos and audio without assembling a collection of separate players.
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Guidance & sources
Try your usual media files and subtitle tracks first.
Edition and requirements can change; check the official source before installing.
VLC plays media; Audacity edits audio; OBS Studio records or streams; HandBrake converts video. These tasks are different. Keep the original recording, test a short export and check codec compatibility before processing a large collection.
Record and edit audio for spoken notes, podcasts or basic music projects.
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Guidance & sources
Record a short sample, check levels and retain the original recording.
Edition and requirements can change; check the official source before installing.
VLC plays media; Audacity edits audio; OBS Studio records or streams; HandBrake converts video. These tasks are different. Keep the original recording, test a short export and check codec compatibility before processing a large collection.
Record your screen or combine cameras and scenes for a live stream.
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Guidance & sources
Make a test recording to check sound, scene selection and private information on screen.
Edition and requirements can change; check the official source before installing.
VLC plays media; Audacity edits audio; OBS Studio records or streams; HandBrake converts video. These tasks are different. Keep the original recording, test a short export and check codec compatibility before processing a large collection.
Convert video files for a different device or a more manageable file size.
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Guidance & sources
Convert a short sample first and retain the original video.
Edition and requirements can change; check the official source before installing.
VLC plays media; Audacity edits audio; OBS Studio records or streams; HandBrake converts video. These tasks are different. Keep the original recording, test a short export and check codec compatibility before processing a large collection.
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