Description:
Video-encoding and transcoding app
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.0.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
video
encoding
ffmpeg
transcoding
multimedia
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask ff-works
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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HandBrake
– Open-source alternative with similar GUI wrapper approach for FFmpeg/HandBrake core
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Adobe Media Encoder
– Professional paid solution with deeper Creative Cloud integration
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Permute
– Simpler macOS video converter with focus on ease of use
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| Mar 24, 2026 7:01pm |
5.0.4 |
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| Mar 9, 2026 4:02pm |
5.0.3 |
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| Feb 24, 2026 7:03pm |
5.0.2 |
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20bc4126 |
| Feb 12, 2026 4:01pm |
5.0.1 |
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8e66e0a8 |
| Jan 25, 2026 2:14pm |
5.0 |
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48d7430a |
| Sep 5, 2025 9:47pm |
4.6.2 |
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36534d0f |
| Sep 5, 2025 3:49pm |
4.6.1 |
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| Aug 15, 2025 9:49pm |
4.6 |
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| Jul 28, 2024 2:15pm |
4.2.1 |
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8ac4e473 |
| Jul 27, 2024 1:32pm |
4.2 |
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| Jun 29, 2024 6:18pm |
4.1.2 |
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| Feb 18, 2024 6:46pm |
4.0.1 |
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7ca91f88 |
| Dec 22, 2023 12:33am |
3.8.1 |
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3cc41f80 |
| Nov 29, 2023 11:01am |
3.8 |
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| Nov 12, 2023 1:04pm |
3.7.1 |
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