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

     2030 likes

    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.

    197 HandBrake alternatives

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    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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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
    Positive
    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.

    HandBrake icon
    HandBrake icon

    • Some users think HandBrake is a great FFmpeg alternative, some don't.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceFFmpeg is also Free and Open Source
  2. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     651 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.

    153 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. MKVToolnix icon

    MKVToolnix

     237 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.

    31 MKVToolnix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Adobe Media Encoder icon
    Adobe Media Encoder

    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

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  7. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     66 likes

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

    187 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about Shutter Encoder as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    Cubium
    Positive
    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 icon
    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceFFmpeg is also Free and Open Source
  8. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

     298 likes

    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.

    327 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

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

    Freemake Video Converter icon
    Freemake Video Converter icon

    • 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 Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
  11. ExSqueezeMe icon

    ExSqueezeMe

     4 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.

    55 ExSqueezeMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Adobe Media Encoder icon

    Adobe Media Encoder

     28 likes

    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    192 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    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.

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

    Pimosa

     5 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. ffWorks icon

    ffWorks

     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...

    151 ffWorks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about ffWorks as an Alternative to FFmpeg
    Jacobstommy
    Positive
    0

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

    FFMPEG UI

     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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