FFmpeg
FFmpeg is an open-source command-line tool for converting, cutting, joining and streaming audio and video. Many video editors and media players use FFmpeg libraries under the hood. The Windows build on this page is made by gyan.dev and linked from FFmpeg's official website.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 9.0.2
- Release date
- Sept. 20, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- zip
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Gyan.FFmpeg -eSHA256 (file verification)
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Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
FFmpeg 9.0.2: what's new?
Highlights
- Converts between almost every audio and video format
- Extracts audio, trims and joins clips
- Controls resolution, bitrate and codecs
- Filters for scaling, cropping and burning in subtitles
- Streaming support for live broadcasts and screen capture
Who is it for?
For content creators working with video and audio, administrators who need batch conversions, and developers.
Good to know before installing
- It requires command-line knowledge; there is no graphical interface.
- With the archive you must set PATH by hand; winget handles this step for you.
How to install
Windows
- Easiest option: run the winget command shown on the page in a command prompt.
- Or download the archive with the official button and extract it to a folder.
- If you used the archive, add its bin folder to the PATH environment variable.
- Open a new command prompt and check with ffmpeg -version.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Does FFmpeg have a graphical interface?
No. FFmpeg is used from the command line. If you want a GUI, look at programs such as HandBrake or Shutter Encoder.
How do I convert a video to MP3?
Type ffmpeg -i video.mp4 audio.mp3 in a command prompt; FFmpeg picks the format from the file extension.
Is FFmpeg free?
Yes. It is open source and free.