FFmpeg Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FFmpeg for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FFmpeg are Avidemux, MKVToolnix, Shutter Encoder and Freemake Video Converter.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

     2031 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    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.

    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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    Pimosa icon
    Pimosa

    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...

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  6. 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
  7. 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

    Application type

    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
  10. 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.

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    Adobe Media Encoder icon
    • Adobe Media Encoder is Paid and ProprietaryFFmpeg is Free and Open Source
  11. 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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  12. MediaHuman YouTube To MP3 Converter icon

    MediaHuman YouTube To MP3 Converter

     283 likes

    You like to listen to music on YouTube website but want to do it offline or on your favorite portable player. You have found soundtrack of new movie on YouTube and want to save it to your music library as MP3. Then MediaHuman YouTube to MP3 Converter is the best choice for you.

    132 MediaHuman YouTube To MP3 Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    mac version
     
  13. 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
     
  14. 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
    FFMPEG UI screenshot 1
     
  15. LameXP icon

    LameXP

     30 likes

    LameXP is an Audio Encoder Front-End, a graphical user-interface for a number of audio encoders. It was developed to support a huge number of input formats. File formats are detected reliably using MediaInfo.

    50 LameXP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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