FFmpeg
A complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert and stream audio and video.
FFmpeg is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge. No matter if they were designed by some standards committee, the community or a corporation. It is also highly portable: FFmpeg compiles, runs, and passes our testing infrastructure FATE across Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, the BSDs, Solaris, etc. under a wide variety of build environments, machine architectures, and configurations.
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The best tool to process anything related to video.
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The binary behind all great video companies. We use ffmpeg for all our audio and video processing
FFmpeg is the engine that allows this entire free suite to exist. We chose it because of its unparalleled power and flexibility in media processing. Its stable command-line utility enables us, via our Python/FastAPI backend, to execute complex operations—like millisecond-accurate crossfades and direct URL audio extraction—without relying on costly or limiting cloud APIs. It ensures high-quality, universal conversion (including challenging formats like OPUS/AMR) entirely for free.
A powerful multimedia framework that lets me process and synchronize my drone videos, making Flight ReLive’s 3D replays and capture possible.
The workhorse behind our video anonymization. Rock-solid, fast, and battle-tested for media processing.
FFmpeg is the gold standard for audio processing. Its cross-platform reliability and comprehensive format support made our vocal extraction pipeline rock-solid.
For anyone who values simplicity and privacy. It removes the need for complex commands or software installation, just open it in your browser, load your video, and start converting or cropping in seconds. The interface is clean and intuitive, designed for ease of use without sacrificing functionality. Whether you're trimming a clip or changing formats, everything happens locally on your device, so your files stay private and secure. It’s the ideal solution for quick, hassle-free video editing with full control and no learning curve.
“Battle-tested GPU filters and encoders cut our export-engine R&D time by 90 %.”
FFmpeg powers our subtitle rendering directly onto video files. Its flexibility lets us style, position, and burn subtitles with precision — no browser hacks, no overlays.
Industry standard for video processing, highly efficient, and gives full control over rendering. Alternatives like moviepy are too slow and limited.
Why we use it: A powerful multimedia framework for video and audio processing. How it helps HDO Box: FFmpeg allows us to transcode and optimize video files, ensuring smooth playback on all supported devices.
FFmpeg is essential for creating a video editing service, and it made it much easier to build this service.