ffmpeg2theora ☆
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Description:
Convert video files to Ogg Theora format
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video converter multimedia theora ffmpeg
Install: brew install ffmpeg2theora
About:
ffmpeg2theora is a command-line utility that converts video files to the free and open Ogg Theora format. It leverages the FFmpeg libraries to decode a wide variety of input formats, providing a simple interface for creating web-ready, royalty-free video. This tool is essential for publishing video content that respects user freedom and avoids proprietary codecs.
Key Features:
  • Supports a wide range of input formats via FFmpeg
  • Simple command-line interface for easy scripting and batch processing
  • Provides control over video and audio quality settings
  • Outputs to the patent-free Ogg Theora and Vorbis formats
Use Cases:
  • Encoding video for HTML5 web pages using the <video> tag
  • Converting personal video archives to an open, long-term format
  • Preparing video content for platforms that prioritize free software
Alternatives:
  • ffmpeg – The modern, more powerful standard for video conversion; ffmpeg can directly output to Theora/Vorbis, making ffmpeg2theora largely redundant.
  • handbrake – A GUI-based transcoder that is more user-friendly but focuses on H.264/H.265 output, though it can be configured for other formats.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:31am 12 VERSION_BUMP a3494606
Sep 13, 2024 6:11pm 11 VERSION_BUMP cb2e3f37
Dec 29, 2023 11:59pm 11 VERSION_BUMP 9eb2b842
Oct 4, 2023 4:55pm 10 VERSION_BUMP 40bd331e
Dec 3, 2022 10:05pm 10 VERSION_BUMP 5f0acc75
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