HAPster
HAPster is a lightweight, user-friendly GUI for encoding video files into the HAP format using FFmpeg. Designed for media professionals, VJs, and AV technicians, this tool simplifies the conversion process while offering full control over frame rates, scaling, audio settings, and output naming conventions.
Key features
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Wide Format & Codec Support – Convert from a variety of formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, JPG, PNG and more.
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Batch Conversion – Process multiple files at once.
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Customizable Encoding Options – Choose from HAP, HAP Q, and HAP Alpha with full control over frame rates, resolution scaling, and audio settings (bit depth and sample rate).
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Drag-and-Drop Simplicity – Easily add files by dragging them into the interface, or use the browse function to select multiple files at once.
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Smart Automatic File Versioning – The tool detects existing version numbers (e.g., _v001, _v02, _v3) in filenames and automatically increments them to avoid overwriting previous exports.
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Progress Tracking & Cancellation – Monitor encoding progress in real time, with the option to cancel an ongoing conversion if needed.
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Portable & No Installation Required – The software is a standalone portable application, meaning no setup is needed—just download, extract, and run! Perfect for use on external drives or multiple systems.
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Ideal for media servers and real-time playback, this tool streamlines the HAP encoding process, eliminating the need for command-line operations.