FFmpeg-Builds

FFmpeg Static Auto-Builds provides Windows and Linux builds of FFmpeg, with target platform and runtime requirements listed in its repository.

github.com/BtbN/FFmpeg-Builds
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About FFmpeg-Builds

FFmpeg-Builds provides static builds of FFmpeg for Windows (x86_64) and Linux (x86_64) from master and the latest release branch. It offers GPL, LGPL, nonfree, and shared-library variants, plus options to build from specific release branches, and publishes daily builds with a floating "latest" link.

Windows builds target Windows 7 and newer with UCRT installed, with Windows 10 22H2 listed as the minimum supported version. Linux builds target RHEL/CentOS 8 or newer systems with glibc 2.28 and Linux 4.18 or newer. The repository also includes scripts to build custom targets and variants using Bash and Docker.

Key features

  • Static FFmpeg builds for Windows x86_64 and Linux x86_64
  • Build variants for GPL, LGPL, nonfree, and shared libraries
  • Daily automated builds with floating 'latest' download URLs
  • Self-build scripts for custom targets using Bash and Docker
  • Release-branch builds from 4.4 through 9.0 via addins
  • Linux ARM64 target with documented dependency exclusions
Best for: People on supported Windows or Linux systems who need static FFmpeg builds or want to compile specific variants themselves.
Good for
  • Provides static FFmpeg builds for Windows and Linux from master and release branches
  • Offers GPL, LGPL, nonfree, and shared-library variants
  • Includes Bash and Docker scripts to build custom targets and variants
Watch out for
  • Windows builds need UCRT, with Windows 10 22H2 as minimum supported version
  • Linux builds need glibc 2.28 or newer and Linux 4.18 or newer
  • Linux ARM64 builds lack davs2, xavs2, libmfx, and libva support

FFmpeg-Builds at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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FFmpeg-Builds FAQ

What system requirements apply to the builds?
Windows builds target Windows 7 and newer with UCRT installed, with Windows 10 22H2 as the minimum supported version. Linux builds target RHEL/CentOS 8 and newer with glibc 2.28 and Linux 4.18 or newer.
How long are automatic builds retained?
The last build of each month is kept for two years, the last 14 daily builds are kept, and a floating "latest" build points to the newest build.
What is needed to make a custom build?
Bash and Docker are required. Run makeimage.sh then build.sh with a target, variant and addins, and the resulting zip file is placed in the artifacts subdirectory.
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