FFmpeg AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Converters for Mac

There are many alternatives to FFmpeg for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac Video Converter alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FFmpeg and many of them are Video Converters available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Video Converter alternatives to FFmpeg are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Shutter Encoder and Adobe Media Encoder.

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  1. HandBrake icon
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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.

    210 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
     
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  2. Avidemux icon
     657 likes

    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.

    160 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. MKVToolnix icon
     238 likes

    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.

    33 MKVToolnix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. Shutter Encoder icon
     71 likes

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

    192 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
     
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  5. Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    198 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  6. ExSqueezeMe icon
     5 likes

    Native macOS app enabling drag-and-drop video compression up to 90% smaller, format conversion, upscaling, interactive reframing, animated keyframe cropping, and aspect ratio presets designed for TikTok, Instagram, feeds, and YouTube with no complex settings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Pimosa icon
     6 likes

    Edit, convert, and enhance video, audio, and images in one web platform with crop, trim, merge, resize, rotation, speed control, format conversion, compression, overlays, filters, batch processing, waveform creation, and metadata editing.

    39 Pimosa alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. ffWorks icon
     38 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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  9. Efficiently convert videos between more than 180 formats with Movavi Video Converter. Enhance video quality, edit subtitles, and enjoy fast, high-quality results with SuperSpeed mode and hardware acceleration support for Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD Radeon technologies.

    130 Movavi Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  10. Videomass icon
     4 likes

    Designed for advanced and beginner users, it offers a wide range of features and functions, making it a comprehensive software solution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
     
  11. 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 mobile phones and media players.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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