FFmpeg Alternatives

FFmpeg is described as 'Cross-platform multimedia framework performing decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback for nearly all media formats' and is a leading Audio Converter in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FFmpeg for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best FFmpeg alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FFmpeg are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Shutter Encoder and Video Compression.

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FFmpeg alternatives are mainly Video Converters, but if you're looking for Audio Converters or Video Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FFmpeg.
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  1. H.264 Encoder icon
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    This simple software reduce effectively video's size.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Format Junkie icon
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    Format Junkie is a Linux application for converting audio, video and image files to multiple popular different formats. The program is just a frontend to avconv and to ImageMagick.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Convert to it! is an open source, self-hosted file conversion program that works online and provides a choice between any two file formats. You can convert mp4 to png.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. x264 icon
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    x264 is a free software library and application for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format, and is released under the terms of the GNU GPL.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Ciano icon
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    Ciano is a desktop multimedia conversion application responsible for converting videos, music and images. Originally created to provide the best possible experience in the elementary operating system, Ciano makes use of the largest conversion tools: FFmpeg and ImageMagick

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  6. ConvertOnline icon
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    ConvertOnline is a fast and secure online file converter that supports hundreds of formats — including documents, images, videos, audio files, archives, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. The MainConcept AVC/H.264 Codec Packages offer fast encoding and decoding speeds in excellent quality for your products in all profiles and levels supported by the standard.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
     
  8. Koolyz icon
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    Your ultimate collection of 100+ free online tools, designed to simplify everyday tasks in seconds. Fast, smart, and easy to use.

    237 Koolyz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Easy-to-use video editing software helps you easily convert and edit video and audio. FoneDog Video Converter not only supports multiple formats but also has high-speed conversion and retains high-quality videos.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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