FFmpeg Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to FFmpeg is HandBrake, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Shutter Encoder and Video Compression. You're spoiled for choice with Video Converters like FFmpeg: we list more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and Android.

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Most FFmpeg alternatives are Video Converters, but you can also narrow the list to Audio Converters or Video Editors. Other popular filters are Windows, Linux, Mac and Android.
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  1. AudioRoo icon

    AudioRoo

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    AudioRoo is a native macOS audio converter. Files or entire folders are dropped into a queue, which shows the channels, sample rate, and estimated output size for each item before anything runs. Batches detect the machine's performance cores and assign an FFmpeg instance to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Drag-and-Drop Interface
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  2. Convertify: All-in-One File Converter icon

    Convertify: All-in-One File Converter

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    Convertify is your ultimate free & offline file converter suite for Windows. Convert images (inc. AI upscale), video, audio, docs, archives & eBooks (180+ formats) privately on your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Convertify: All-in-One File Converter screenshot 1
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  4. VidShrink icon

    VidShrink

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    Play, convert, and shrink videos to an exact target size. Offline, adaptive calibration, VMAF-measured. .NET 8 + Avalonia + ffmpeg, Windows.

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    VidShrink screenshot 1
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    Prism Video Converter icon
    Prism Video Converter

    Converts and compresses a wide range of video formats including avi, mpg, wmv, asf, and mp4, offers batch conversion, DVD importing, customizable output settings, preview features, and compatibility with various devices like mobi...

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  6. Sequency icon

    Sequency

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    Professional image sequence to video, video to video, and video to image sequence conversion tool for macOS with a hybrid color pipeline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    Sequency screenshot 1
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  7. VideoLighter icon

    VideoLighter

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    Compress videos up to 80% smaller with no visible quality loss. SVT-AV1 & VP9 engines, 100% offline, privacy-first. Windows & macOS.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Videoer icon

    Videoer

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    A powerful video format conversion tool that supports mutual conversion between MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, WEBM, AVI, GIF, and other formats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CN flagChina
    Videoer screenshot 1
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  10. Very Good FFmpeg icon

    Very Good FFmpeg

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    Cloud-based FFmpeg REST API with usage-based pricing. Run any FFmpeg command on dedicated high-performance infrastructure and pay per GB processed.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Very Good FFmpeg screenshot 1
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  11. Aura Audio Converter icon

    Aura Audio Converter

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    Aura is your professional audio converter, designed exclusively for Apple users who value simplicity, privacy, and quality. With a clean interface and on-device processing, Aura makes it effortless to convert your audio files—whether for work, study, or creative projects.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Aura Audio Converter screenshot 1
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  12. Vreel Compressor PRO icon

    Vreel Compressor PRO

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    A powerful batch video compressor for Windows. Reduce video size by up to 90% with zero quality loss. Process thousands of files in one click using hardware acceleration and a clean, modern UI.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Clean, modern and easy to use interface
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  13. Consul Converter icon

    Consul Converter

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    Consul automatically converts files when you change their extension. Rename IMG_0073.HEIC to IMG_0073.jpg and the file is instantly converted to a JPEG file – works with images, videos, audio, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Consul Converter screenshot 1
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  15. EditKits icon

    EditKits

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    EditKits is a fast, cloud-based platform to automate, edit and process - videos, audio, and images online using simple tools or powerful APIs. Trim, crop, overlay, compress, generate captions, and and do a hundred more things with your entire media workflow - all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Global
    EditKits screenshot 1
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