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Check the encode queue from anywhere you can connect
Open HandBrake on your Mac to inspect an encode without waiting beside the computer. Review the source, preset, and destination, then see whether the current job or queue has finished.
- Review source and encoding presets
- Check output dimensions and destination
- Inspect encoding progress and the queue
Use HandBrake on iPad
Use an iPad to see the video preview and encoding settings together. Your source files and output destinations remain on the Mac.
How to get HandBrake on your iPhone or iPad
- Open HandBrake on your Mac and install the free Apperture Mac host.
- Get Apperture on your iPhone or iPad, then pair with your Mac using its QR code.
- Connect to your Mac and choose the HandBrake window. Use landscape orientation for more room.
Keep your Mac awake and on a network your iPhone or iPad can reach. Start on the same local network; for access away from home, see the Tailscale setup guide.
Can I use HandBrake on my iPhone or iPad with Apperture?
Yes — by streaming HandBrake from your Mac with Apperture. The desktop app runs on your Mac; your iPhone or iPad displays its window and sends remote input back. You need a reachable, awake Mac with HandBrake installed, the free Apperture Mac host, and the Apperture app on your iPhone or iPad.
Encoding runs on your Mac and requires it to remain awake. Connection quality affects the remote view, while HandBrake’s processing speed depends on the Mac and selected settings. HandBrake product information.
HandBrake is a trademark of its owner. Apperture is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HandBrake's developer.