Hybrid is a Windows only Qt-based frontend for a bunch of other tools which can convert most input formats to common audio & video formats and containers, see feature list for details.
Hybrid is intended for advanced users.
It's not intended to be a tool used by everyone. It's not intended to please amateurs who need a wizard-like interface..
If you don't know the basics about containers, video formats, etc. Hybrid is not meant for you.
Here's a general feature list:
- tagging support for AVI/MKV/MP4/MOV
- chapter support for MKV/MP4/Blu-ray
- subtitle support for MKV/MP4/Blu-ray
- separated audio-, video-, filter- and 'a/v-combi'-profiles
- an integrated bitrate calculator
- accepts raw VC-1, AVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 ASP input files
- manual&automatic creation&pass-through of chapters
- ability to encode single title/chapters
- a job/queue based processing system
- AAC/MP3/AC-3/Vorbis/Opus/FLAC/DTS/PCM/EAC-3 audio encoding using dcaenc/MEncoder/FFmpeg/Aften and different AAC-encoders
- supported AAC encoders: qaac, FDK AAC, faac, fhg, neroaacenc
- filtering through VapourSynth, AviSynth (Windows only) and some basic filtering through FFmpeg
- accepted input: avs and nearly everything that MPlayer/FFmpeg can decode
- supported video output formats: MPEG-4 ASP (Xvid), MPEG-4 AVC (x264, qsvencc, nvencc, vceencc, ffmpeg nvenc), VP8/VP9 (vpxenc), ProRes (ffmpeg), MPEG-4 HEVC (x265, kvazaar, DivX265, nvencc, qsvencc, vceencc, ffmpeg nvenc), FFV1 (ffmpeg), UT video (ffmpeg), FFvHuff (ffmpeg), AV-1 (aomenc, rav1e)
- supported audio output formats: DTS, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, AAC, FLAC, PCM, Opus, pass-through
- supported containers: MOV/MP4/MKV/M2TS/WebM/AVI, Blu-ray or a AVCHD structure
- audio/video pass-through -> can be used for muxing, tagging, chapter editing
- a bunch of options to automate stuff
Publisher’s description
What is Hybrid?
Hybrid is a free media converter program for Windows from Selurs Software. It ranks 23rd by popularity among media converters in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 2.23 GB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.10.09, released on October 9, 2026. 3 versions are listed since November 9, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,363 times. Similar programs include HandBrake, Pandoc and scrcpy.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (2.23 GB)
In short: Hybrid is a free media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Hybrid safe to download?
- The file is served by selur.de, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9BA3CA20987A61AEE8BFE4169AC3302EFAD4F64CDCDDECABD53F09B055A16EF0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.10.09Latest | October 9, 2026 | 2.23 GB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.03.21 | March 21, 2026 | 1.81 GB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2025.11.09 | November 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Selur.Hybrid -echoco install hybrid -yHybrid_2026.10.09.1_SETUP.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Selurs Software
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2026.10.09
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,363
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 3
- Website
- selur.de
- winget ID
- Selur.Hybrid
- Chocolatey package
- hybrid
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hybrid free?
Yes. Hybrid is free to use.
Is Hybrid safe to download?
The download comes from selur.de, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Hybrid with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Hybrid be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Hybrid run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Hybrid?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 9, 2025.
What are alternatives to Hybrid?
HandBrake, Pandoc, scrcpy, VidCoder and File Converter. The alternatives page compares them.
