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ffmpeg
PopularFormula Media v9.0.2
Play, record, convert, and stream select audio and video codecs
When to use
Play, record, convert, and stream select audio and video codecs. Use ffmpeg when you want a widely used media command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 1.9M installs over the last year.
About
Install ffmpeg on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install ffmpeg`. ffmpeg is a Media command-line package with version 9.0.2. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install ffmpeg
Dependencies
Build Dependencies
Installation Notes
ffmpeg-full includes additional tools and libraries that are not included in the regular ffmpeg formula.
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for ffmpeg.
30 Days
101.0K total installs
3.4K installs / day avg
90 Days
483.7K total installs
5.4K installs / day avg
1 Year
1.9M total installs
5.3K installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install ffmpeg with Homebrew?
Run brew install ffmpeg in Terminal to install ffmpeg as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is ffmpeg?
ffmpeg is a Media Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 9.0.2.
What should I review before installing ffmpeg?
Review the runtime dependencies (dav1d, lame, libvmaf, libvpx, openssl@3, opus, sdl2-compat, svt-av1, x264, x265, xz) and build dependencies (pkgconf) along with any caveats before installing.