Date: 2012dec7 OS: Windows and others Q. How can I convert/transcode video? A. Use these programs: ffmpeg, Handbrake, transmageddon ffmpeg: Windows and Linux. Command line, weird syntax. Installs with yum. Handbrake: Multiplatform. Does not install with yum. command line and GUI. transmageddon: Gnome desktop app. Installs with yum.