HandBrake

HandBrake is a open-source tool, built by volunteers, for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs.

How to get the software

Academic/Instruction: Teaching and learning activities
Administration: Non-research, non-instruction uses related to the function of one’s university job (e.g., production, infrastructure)
Commercial research: Involves a trade secret of the sponsor; results are not published
Non-commerical research: Nonprofit or academic research; results are published