how to make a hardsub without losing quality?

[jessezveneberg]

hi everyone, does anyone know which program can do a hardsub with no or minimal loss of quality? I used to use format factory and HandBrake, but the output format is too bad for 1080 and 720 video

[jagabo]

Handbrake's quality is adjustable. From terrible (very small file size) to lossless (very large file size). You just need to use better settings.

[johns0]

Handbrake will do the job,you just need to know what are the best settings to do the job,do a few test encodes at 16.18,20 constant quality and see which you like versus size and quality.

[jessezveneberg]

I've tried, but it takes too long

[jagabo]

Handbrake is the same speed as all the other encoders when you use the same settings.

[jessezveneberg]

not sure, because in FF a 20 minute file takes about 5-7 minutes and in HB over half an hour. the settings are the same

[jagabo]

not sure, because in FF a 20 minute file takes about 5-7 minutes and in HB over half an hour. the settings are the same

No, they're not. Format Factory uses the same open source decoders and encoders as Handbrake (ffmpeg, avcode-52, and avformat-52). They just don't tell you so.

[johns0]

What type of system are you using?

[jessezveneberg]

windows 10 x64