ff-works ☆
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Description:
Video-encoding and transcoding app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.0.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video encoding ffmpeg transcoding multimedia macos
Install: brew install --cask ff-works
About:
ff-works is a graphical user interface for FFmpeg that simplifies video encoding and transcoding tasks. It provides an intuitive macOS-native interface for converting media files between various formats while leveraging FFmpeg's powerful processing capabilities. The application is designed for users who need professional-grade video processing without using command-line tools.
Key Features:
  • GUI wrapper for FFmpeg with native macOS integration
  • Supports batch processing and queue management
  • Preset management for common encoding profiles
  • Real-time preview and progress monitoring
  • Advanced codec and parameter configuration
Use Cases:
  • Converting video files between different formats for device compatibility
  • Batch transcoding large video libraries for media servers
  • Creating optimized video files for web publishing or social media
Alternatives:
  • HandBrake – Open-source alternative with similar GUI wrapper approach for FFmpeg/HandBrake core
  • Adobe Media Encoder – Professional paid solution with deeper Creative Cloud integration
  • Permute – Simpler macOS video converter with focus on ease of use
Version History
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Apr 29, 2026 10:32am 5.0.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c5d4025
Apr 10, 2026 10:10am 5.0.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 2583c7bf
Apr 3, 2026 10:03am 5.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 9558699f
Mar 24, 2026 7:01pm 5.0.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 96075835
Mar 9, 2026 4:02pm 5.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 04a60b40
Feb 24, 2026 7:03pm 5.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 20bc4126
Feb 12, 2026 4:01pm 5.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 8e66e0a8
Jan 25, 2026 2:14pm 5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 48d7430a
Sep 5, 2025 9:47pm 4.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 36534d0f
Sep 5, 2025 3:49pm 4.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5046b253
Aug 15, 2025 9:49pm 4.6 0 VERSION_BUMP f95b602e
Jul 28, 2024 2:15pm 4.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ac4e473
Jul 27, 2024 1:32pm 4.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 68f86593
Jun 29, 2024 6:18pm 4.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP be67f379
Feb 18, 2024 6:46pm 4.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7ca91f88
Dec 22, 2023 12:33am 3.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3cc41f80
Nov 29, 2023 11:01am 3.8 0 VERSION_BUMP ef051914
Nov 12, 2023 1:04pm 3.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ec10e79
Oct 13, 2023 6:16am 3.7 0 VERSION_BUMP cb066381
Aug 4, 2023 10:08am 3.5.5 0 VERSION_BUMP ffb47b90
Aug 1, 2023 10:40am 3.5.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 5126ac8d
Jun 24, 2023 11:54am 3.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 560f012f
Jun 14, 2023 1:45pm 3.4.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 27d01bbb
Apr 7, 2023 5:56am 3.3.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 942d6d0c
Mar 26, 2023 6:28am 3.3.5 0 VERSION_BUMP b987b122
Mar 17, 2023 9:06am 3.3.4 0 VERSION_BUMP c0245638
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