ffmpeg@4 for Mac
Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video
brew install ffmpeg@4. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
It has 359 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What ffmpeg@4 is
ffmpeg@4 is a media app for macOS: play, record, convert, and stream audio and video.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
How to install ffmpeg@4
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install ffmpeg@4.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install ffmpeg@4 on Mac?
Run brew install ffmpeg@4 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is ffmpeg@4 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Does ffmpeg@4 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.
How popular is ffmpeg@4?
It was installed 359 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1837 in this catalogue.
What version of ffmpeg@4 is current?
The latest packaged version is 4.4.8.