FFmpeg Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to FFmpeg for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative 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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FFmpeg are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Shutter Encoder and GStreamer.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

     2028 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 types

    Platforms

    • 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.

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

    • HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FFmpeg.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FFmpeg.

    • 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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  5. 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 is Free and Open SourceFFmpeg is also Free and Open Source
  6. GStreamer icon

    GStreamer

     12 likes

    GStreamer is a library for constructing graphs of media-handling components. The applications it supports range from simple Ogg/Vorbis playback, audio/video streaming to complex audio (mixing) and video (non-linear editing) processing.

    11 GStreamer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. 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 types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. FormatLab icon

    FormatLab

     6 likes

    FormatLab is a Powerful Tool for Converting Video and Audio files and supports almost All Formats with modern and widely supported codecs.

    80 FormatLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    FastFlix

     1 like

    FastFlix is a free GUI for HEVC and AV1 encoding, GIF/WebP/AVIF creation, and more!

    62 FastFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Videomass icon

    Videomass

     4 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
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  12. Librempeg

     1 like

    Librempeg is a fork of FFmpeg made by Paul B. Mahol, a former 10 year plus contributor of FFmpeg.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     

  13. FF-converter

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    Improved fork of ilstam/FF-Multi-Converter, additionally supporting markdown formats, 3D-Models and Windows.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  14. Internet Friendly Media Encoder icon

    Internet Friendly Media Encoder

     11 likes

    Convert all your video to the latest and next generation video codec. The H.265 standard, able to produce same quality while reduce bandwidth up to 50%, which mean capable shrink half of original file size!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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