/ffmpeg-msvc-prebuilt

FFmpeg binaries and libraries for Windows (MSVC/x64/x86/arm/arm64)

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FFmpeg GitHub Action Builds (MSVC)

This repository provides FFmpeg builds compiled with MSVC (Microsoft Visual C++), leveraging GitHub Actions to automate the process. Each release includes complete precompiled binaries, libraries, and development files, optimized for various platforms and configurations.

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Contents of the Release Packages

Each release provides the following for all build variants, architectures, and licenses:

  1. Precompiled binaries (ffmpeg, ffplay, ffprobe, etc.).
  2. Dynamic and static libraries for FFmpeg and included dependencies.
  3. Header files for development.
  4. pkg-config (.pc) files for library integration.
  5. CMake configuration files for easy integration with CMake-based projects.
  6. SHA1 checksum files for verifying integrity.

The files are packaged into .zip archives for each configuration, making it easy to download and integrate into your workflow.

Downloading and Using the Builds

  1. Visit the Releases section.
  2. Download the .zip archive and its corresponding .sha1 checksum file for your desired configuration.
  3. Verify the archive integrity using the .sha1 checksum file.
    sha1sum -c <filename>.sha1
  4. Extract the archive to access binaries, libraries, and development files.

Features

Built with MSVC

  • Ensures compatibility with Windows development environments.
  • Generates high-performance binaries optimized for modern Windows platforms.

Build Variants

  • Shared: Includes dynamic libraries and runtime dependencies.
  • Static: Fully self-contained binaries for standalone usage.

Supported Architectures

  • amd64 (x86_64)
  • x86 (32-bit)
  • arm (armv7l)
  • arm64 (aarch64)

Licensing Options

  • GPL Builds: Includes additional components like x264 and x265 encoders.
  • LGPL Builds: Excludes GPL-licensed components for more permissive licensing.

Included Dependencies

All builds include the following libraries:

License

  • The scripts in this repository are licensed under the MIT License.
  • The binaries inherit the licensing terms of FFmpeg and its dependencies, which may include GPL or LGPL.