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vvenc for Mac

Fraunhofer Versatile Video Encoder

Quick answer: vvenc is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install vvenc. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause-Clear licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What vvenc is

vvenc is a media app for macOS: fraunhofer Versatile Video Encoder.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause-Clear licence.

How to install vvenc

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install vvenc on Mac?

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

Is vvenc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause-Clear licence.

Does vvenc 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 vvenc?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7837 in this catalogue.

What version of vvenc is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.14.0.