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 50 alternatives to FFmpeg for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone 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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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. Video Shaper icon
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    A lightweight and easy to use video conversion software, which allows you to convert and burn video files, extract audio tracks from video files, preview video and apply visual effects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Media Converter is a complete cross-platform solution to convert audio and video files. After installation, a toolbar button will be placed in your Firefox toolbar. By clicking on the button, the conversion window appears.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
  3. Convertify is your ultimate free & offline file converter suite for Windows. Convert images (inc. AI upscale), video, audio, docs, archives & eBooks (180+ formats) privately on your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Videoer icon
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    A powerful video format conversion tool that supports mutual conversion between MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, WEBM, AVI, GIF, and other formats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Aura is your professional audio converter, designed exclusively for Apple users who value simplicity, privacy, and quality. With a clean interface and on-device processing, Aura makes it effortless to convert your audio files—whether for work, study, or creative projects.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Consul automatically converts files when you change their extension. Rename IMG_0073.HEIC to IMG_0073.jpg and the file is instantly converted to a JPEG file – works with images, videos, audio, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  7. EditKits icon
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    EditKits is a fast, cloud-based platform to automate, edit and process - videos, audio, and images online using simple tools or powerful APIs. Trim, crop, overlay, compress, generate captions, and and do a hundred more things with your entire media workflow - all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a Windows program that helps you convert videos to different formats so they can play on all kinds of devices. It supports a wide range of file types, including MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more.

    10 HD Video Converter Factory Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. A simple tool for converting DVDs into digital video files. It’s designed to be easy to use, works on modern Windows systems, and supports common formats without watermarks or complicated settings.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. AudiConv icon
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    An all-in-one tool for converting any file into an audio format. It supports more than 50 formats, such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, OGG, etc., and runs on PC, Mac, smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players. It can extract audio from MP4, AVI, MKV, FLV, MOV, and many other video formats...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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