Rokoding is devoted to helping people of all skill levels learn how to convert (called transcoding) their DVD and Blu-ray movies to digital files. The Roku supports local video playback via the USB port (if your model has one) or through a media server such as PLEX. When it comes to encoding and compressing your video, you can't go wrong with Handbrake. It's considered one of the best encoding programs and it's free, but it can have a steep learning curve for many people. The guides on this site will show you how to use Handbrake to encode your DVD and Blu-ray movies for the Roku. The guides take you through the process step by step and explain what options are of importance to you. When you're done, you will have a video that plays on your Roku as well as Android/Apple devices and more (results vary by device.) Click here to get started.

All guides have been updated to Handbrake 1.0.7. There are quite a few changes and it's best if you delete any presets created with the old guides and start from the beginning.

I will be updating the guides to work with Handbrake 1.0. My plan is to have these added to the site by February. Check back soon.