ffmpeg@6 ☆
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Description:
Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.1.4@1  |  Tracked Since: Nov 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FFmpeg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: multimedia video-processing audio-processing streaming transcoding
Install: brew install ffmpeg@6
About:
FFmpeg is a comprehensive multimedia framework used to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter, and play almost any media format. It contains a set of shared libraries and command-line tools like ffmpeg, ffprobe, and ffplay. Version 6 focuses on improving codec support and streamlining the API for developers.
Key Features:
  • Supports hundreds of audio and video codecs and containers
  • Highly efficient transcoding and streaming capabilities
  • Provides robust libraries (libavcodec, libavformat) for custom development
Use Cases:
  • Converting media files between different formats and bitrates
  • Extracting audio tracks or frames from video files
  • Streaming media over networks using various protocols
Alternatives:
  • GStreamer – A pipeline-based multimedia framework that links to a wide variety of codecs, often preferred in Linux desktop environments.
  • HandBrake – A GUI-based video transcoder that uses FFmpeg under the hood, suitable for users who prefer a graphical interface.
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