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ffmpeg@8 for Mac

Play, record, convert, and stream select audio and video codecs

Quick answer: ffmpeg@8 is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install ffmpeg@8. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 460 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ffmpeg@8 is

ffmpeg@8 is a media app for macOS: play, record, convert, and stream select audio and video codecs.

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@8

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ffmpeg@8.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ffmpeg@8 on Mac?

Run brew install ffmpeg@8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ffmpeg@8 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does ffmpeg@8 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@8?

It was installed 460 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1600 in this catalogue.

What version of ffmpeg@8 is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.1.3.