ffmpeg
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Description:
Play, record, convert, and stream select audio and video codecs
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FFmpeg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: multimedia video audio transcoding streaming ffmpeg
Install: brew install ffmpeg
About:
FFmpeg is a comprehensive multimedia framework used to record, convert, and stream audio and video. It provides a robust suite of libraries and tools for processing multimedia content in virtually any format. Its core value lies in its unmatched flexibility and performance for complex media manipulation tasks.
Key Features:
  • Supports a vast array of audio and video codecs and formats
  • Command-line tools for transcoding, filtering, and muxing
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Extensive libraries (libavcodec, libavformat) for custom development
Use Cases:
  • Transcoding video files for web or mobile delivery
  • Extracting audio tracks from video files
  • Live streaming and broadcast automation
  • Video processing and filtering pipelines
Alternatives:
  • GStreamer – More modular plugin-based architecture, often preferred for complex pipeline applications on Linux.
  • HandBrake – User-friendly GUI wrapper around FFmpeg libraries, focused specifically on video transcoding.
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