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mp4v2 for Mac

Read, create, and modify MP4 files

Quick answer: mp4v2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mp4v2. It is distributed under the MPL-1.1 licence. It has 45 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mp4v2 is

mp4v2 is a command-line tool for macOS: read, create, and modify MP4 files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MPL-1.1 licence.

How to install mp4v2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install mp4v2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mp4v2 on Mac?

Run brew install mp4v2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is mp4v2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MPL-1.1 licence.

Does mp4v2 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 mp4v2?

It was installed 45 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4796 in this catalogue.

What version of mp4v2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.3.