ffmpeg@5 ☆
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Description:
Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 5.1.8@1  |  Tracked Since: Nov 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FFmpeg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: multimedia video audio transcoding streaming ffmpeg
Install: brew install ffmpeg@5
About:
FFmpeg 5 is a comprehensive multimedia framework for recording, converting, and streaming audio and video. It provides a robust suite of libraries (libavcodec, libavformat) and command-line tools for high-performance media manipulation. This version focuses on stability and performance improvements over previous releases.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive codec support for encoding and decoding
  • Powerful filter graph system for media transformation
  • Extensive format support for containers and streaming protocols
  • Hardware acceleration support for various platforms
Use Cases:
  • Transcoding video files for web or mobile delivery
  • Extracting audio tracks or frames from video files
  • Live streaming and protocol conversion
  • Batch processing media files in automation scripts
Alternatives:
  • HandBrake – GUI-based transcoder focused on user-friendly ripping and conversion, built on FFmpeg
  • GStreamer – Multimedia framework with a pipeline-based architecture, more modular but steeper learning curve
Version History
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