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, Video Compression and Shutter Encoder.

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  1. 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.

    13 x264 alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. 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.

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. 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
     
  4. 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)
     
  5. 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.

    32 MainConcept H.264/AVC alternatives

    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
     
  6. 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.

    53 FoneDog Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  7. convertr.xyz icon
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    Building convertr.xyz which currently supports Video and Audio for now and is free currently for unlimited usage. Any reviews are greatly appreciated.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Voukoder Pro icon
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    Voukoder Pro is a system wide video- and audio encoding service that improves your media encoding experience.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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