FFmpeg AlternativesTop Video & Audio Converters like FFmpeg

FFmpeg is described as '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' and is a leading Video Converter in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FFmpeg for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best FFmpeg alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FFmpeg are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Video Compression and Shutter Encoder.

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  1. HandBrake icon
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    HandBrake

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    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    192 HandBrake alternatives
    HandBrake screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Top HandBrake Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Batch processing
    4.  Audio Conversion
    5.  Batch conversion
    6.  Graphical User Interface
    7.  GPU Support
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for subtitles
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Convert video to audio (mp3)
    12.  Works Offline
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    Comments about HandBrake as an Alternative to FFmpeg
     
    Guest

    Handbrake can convert videofiles

    Positive comment •Dec 23, 2015
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    Guest

    The best GUI for day to day video conversions

    Positive comment •May 15, 2021
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    Propedia

    ffmpeg is codec pack, not transcoder.

    Negative comment •Dec 19, 2015
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    • Some users think HandBrake is a great FFmpeg alternative, some don't.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FFmpeg.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FFmpeg.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceFFmpeg is also Free and Open Source
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    Avidemux

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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    140 Avidemux alternatives
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window
    Bitrate/size calculator
    +4
    Video filter manager

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Built-in Video Converter
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation
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  4. MKVToolnix icon
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    MKVToolnix

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    MKVToolnix is a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files under Linux, other Unices and Windows. They do for Matroska what the OGMtools do for the OGM format and then some. The latest builds now have the ability to create WebM compliant Files.

    31 MKVToolnix alternatives
    MKVToolnix v89.0 in Dark Mode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    MKVToolnix v89.0 in Light Mode
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Matroska
    2.  Split Video
    3.  Merge video files
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Multi-streaming
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Inspect Element
    12.  Graphical User Interface
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    Adobe Media Encoder

    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

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    Video Compression

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    Compress Videos for Free. Forever. Say goodbye to bulky files! Crush video sizes by 90% with no quality loss, even offline. And the best part? It's free!.

    44 Video Compression alternatives
    UI for How the tool looks like

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Landing Page UI

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
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    • Video Compression is the most popular Web-based alternative to FFmpeg.

    • Video Compression is Free and Open SourceFFmpeg is also Free and Open Source
    • Video Compression is Privacy focusedFFmpeg is not according to our users
  7. Shutter Encoder icon
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    Shutter Encoder

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    Open source software without any restriction - converter all formats video|audio|image professionnals codecs and standards - swiss knife tool Windows and OSX.

    186 Shutter Encoder alternatives
    Shutter Encoder screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    Shutter Encoder screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Top Shutter Encoder Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Audio Conversion
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Portable
    8.  Hardware Accelerated
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Lossless Audio
    12.  Support for 4K
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  8. Freemake Video Converter icon
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    Freemake Video Converter

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    Freemake Video Converter is video converter that lets convert videos to avi, wmv, mp4 (iPhone, iPod, iPad, PSP, xBox), 3gp, rip dvd, extract mp3, burn DVD and Bluray, create photo slideshow and audio visualization, cut, join, rotate and upload videos, photos and music to YouTube.

    333 Freemake Video Converter alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Editor
    Supported formats

    Top Freemake Video Converter Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  MP3 Downloader
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Automatic subtitles download
    9.  DVD Burner
    10.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    11.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    12.  Convert video to audio (mp3)
    Discontinued

    The latest version (4.1.12) is from December 2022.

    Freemake Video Converter iconFFmpeg Icon

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    New Old Programs

    this program uses other codecs, it's just a gui.

    Negative comment •Jan 12, 2016
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    • This alternative is disputed. Freemake Video Converter is a legitimate FFmpeg alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Freemake Video Converter is the most popular commercial alternative to FFmpeg.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
  10. Adobe Media Encoder icon
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    Adobe Media Encoder

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    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    196 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives
    Adobe Media Encoder screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Media Encoder screenshot 1
    Adobe Media Encoder screenshot 2
    +3
    Adobe Media Encoder screenshot 3

    Top Adobe Media Encoder Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Hardware Accelerated
    5.  Lossless Audio
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Batch Editing
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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    altersoft

    Best pro media converter: you can use Autokroma Influx (FFmpeg-based) plugin to import any format that is not supported by default by Media Encoder and also use Voukoder (also FFmpeg-based) plugin that is 100% and can export to any format that is not supported by Media Encoder.

    Positive comment •Dec 1, 2021
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    • Adobe Media Encoder is Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
  11. Pimosa icon
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    Pimosa

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    Simple Video, Photo & Audio Editing Tools in one app. Pimosa lets you convert, edit and enhance video, photos and music files easily. Batch processing for faster work. simple tools for everyone.

    25 Pimosa alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    +5
    Pimosa screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Colour Grading
    4.  Batch Editing
    5.  Lossless Audio
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Transitions Effects
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Node Based
    10.  Batch Rename Files
    11.  Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
    12.  Video resizing
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    ffWorks

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    ffWorks (formerly iFFmpeg) is a graphical front-end for FFmpeg , a command-line tool used to convert multimedia files between formats. The command line instructions can be very hard to master/understand, so ffWorks does all the hard work for...

    158 ffWorks alternatives
    ffWorks screenshot 1

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top ffWorks Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Hardware Accelerated
    3.  Merge video files
    4.  Audio Conversion
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Lossless Audio
    7.  HEVC
    8.  Batch Editing
    9.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    10.  FFMPEG support
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Supports H265 Codec
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    Jacobstommy

    FF-Works is by pretty far the best FFmpeg FE available. It looks great and unlocks the full power of FFmpeg. Very highly recommended!

    Positive comment •Oct 12, 2023
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    • ffWorks is Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
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    StaxRip

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    StaxRip is a video encoding app for Windows with a unrivaled feature set and usability.

    87 StaxRip alternatives
    Main

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Animated PNG
    Animation GIF
    +9
    App Form (177 tools)

    StaxRip Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for subtitles
    3.  Resize Filters
    4.  Built-in player
    5.  File preview
    6.  Crop video
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    FormatLab

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    FormatLab is a Powerful Tool for Converting Video and Audio files and supports almost All Formats with modern and widely supported codecs.

    65 FormatLab alternatives
    FormatLab screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub

    FormatLab Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
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    +2
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    GStreamer

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    GStreamer is a library for constructing graphs of media-handling components. The applications it supports range from simple Ogg/Vorbis playback, audio/video streaming to complex audio (mixing) and video (non-linear editing) processing.

    10 GStreamer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    GStreamer Features

    1.  Integrated Codecs
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