VidCoder is an open-source DVD/Blu-ray ripping and video transcoding application for Windows. It uses HandBrake as its encoding engine.
Publisher’s description
What is VidCoder?
VidCoder by RandomEngy is open-source Windows software in the media converters category. It ranks 11th by popularity among media converters in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.23.0, released on July 19, 2026. The version history goes back to May 31, 2021: 26 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 46,490 times. The source code on GitHub (RandomEngy/VidCoder) has 864 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .vjpreset. Similar programs include HandBrake, Pandoc and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “A Blu-ray, DVD and video file transcoder for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: VidCoder is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VidCoder safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B314760EB1383DF06B9213053DC1A146C9547D837D58C0C14BB62E8E276EC229· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 26 versions ›26 versions over 5 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.23.0Latest | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.21.0 | July 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.20.0 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.19.0 | April 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.18.0 | April 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.17.0 | March 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.16.0 | January 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.15.0 | January 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RandomEngy.VidCoder -echoco install vidcoder -yscoop install extras/vidcoderVidCoder-12.23.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RandomEngy
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RandomEngy/VidCoder
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 12.23.0
- Released
- July 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 31, 2021
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 46,490
- GitHub stars
- 864
- GitHub forks
- 53
- Website
- vidcoder.net
- winget ID
- RandomEngy.VidCoder
- Chocolatey package
- vidcoder
- Scoop package
- extras/vidcoder
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is VidCoder free?
Yes. VidCoder is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is VidCoder safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 VidCoder 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 VidCoder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does VidCoder 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 VidCoder?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 31, 2021.
Can I use VidCoder without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to VidCoder?
HandBrake, Pandoc, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
