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FFmpeg/FFmpeg
Convert, compress, trim, and process video and audio from the command line.
IntermediateCommand lineWindowsmacOSLinuxTechnical setup
Open repository What can you do with it?
- Compress and convert videos for websites and social posts
- Extract audio, resize footage, and automate media processing
Before you start
- Install an FFmpeg build for your operating system using the official download guidance.
- Comfort with terminal commands; source builds require a compiler and dependencies.
Accounts and costs
Free software. Licensing depends on build options and included components; review the official license guidance before distributing an integration.
Go to the source
Read the official instructions ↗
Follow the project’s own documentation for current installation steps. This library helps you choose where to look; it doesn’t certify a tool or run its code for you.
Official repository and documentation reviewed for purpose, setup, and licensing. Not installed or execution-tested.