FFmpeg
FFmpeg records, converts, and streams audio and video across platforms, with command-line tools for common media workflows.
About FFmpeg
FFmpeg is a cross-platform tool to record, convert and stream audio and video. Conversion is done with command-line commands, such as ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.avi.
It supports decoders, encoders, formats and filters, including hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding options for selected codecs.
Key features
- Record audio and video on multiple platforms
- Convert media files with command-line commands
- Stream audio and video
- Decode multiple codecs, including APV and ProRes RAW
- Use hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding for selected codecs
- Apply video and audio filters for processing tasks
Best for: People who use command-line tools and need to record, convert, or stream audio and video.
Good for
- Works across platforms for recording, conversion, and streaming
- Supports multiple codecs, formats, and filters noted in releases
- Provides hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding options for selected codecs
Watch out for
- Vulkan compute codec support is limited to codecs designed for parallelized decoding
- Some components are marked experimental, such as xHE-AAC Mps212 decoding
FFmpeg at a glance
- Website
- ffmpeg.org
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FFmpeg FAQ
How do I convert a video file?
Use a command such as ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.avi.
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