FFmpeg AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Converters

The best Video Converter alternative to FFmpeg is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FFmpeg and loads of them are Video Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Converter alternatives to FFmpeg are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Video Compression and Shutter Encoder.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    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.

    194 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
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    Comments about HandBrake as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Handbrake can convert videofiles

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    2

    The best GUI for day to day video conversions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Propedia
    Negative
    -40

    ffmpeg is codec pack, not transcoder.

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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

     650 likes
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    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    152 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Roxio Creator

    Comprehensive multimedia suite with over 20 integrated applications offering disc burning, video capture and editing, photo editing, file conversion, DVD authoring, and encryption, ensuring versatile media management and online s...

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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!.

    60 Video Compression alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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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
  7. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

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    Shutter Encoder is a free professional encoding and conversion software for everyone, developed with video editors.

    184 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about Shutter Encoder as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    Cubium
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    0

    Decent GUI, not super sleek, but I got used to it pretty quickly. You can cut your video clip and see it on preview, also it allows you to drag the boarders of your cut. It already supports VVC following the most recent updates of FFmpeg.

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    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceFFmpeg is also Free and Open Source
  8. Freemake Video Converter icon

    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.

    323 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Freemake Video Converter as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    New Old Programs
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    0

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

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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
  11. Adobe Media Encoder icon

    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.

    189 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Adobe Media Encoder as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    altersoft
    Positive
    0

    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.

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    • Adobe Media Encoder is Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about ffWorks as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    Jacobstommy
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    FF-Works is by pretty far the best FFmpeg FE available. It looks great and unlocks the full power of FFmpeg. Very highly recommended!

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    • ffWorks is Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
  14. FFMPEG UI icon

    FFMPEG UI

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    A user interface to quickly and easily convert media files using FFMPEG behind the scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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