A curated list of awesome tools, libraries, guides, and resources for FFmpeg, a complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert, and stream audio and video.
- Libraries and Wrappers
- GUI Tools
- Plugins and Extensions
- Encoding and Conversion
- Streaming and Live Broadcasting
- Optimization and Performance
- Learning Resources
- Books
- Community
- Contribute
- License
- PyFFmpeg - A Python wrapper for FFmpeg, providing a fluent interface for composing FFmpeg command lines.
- FFmpeg.js - FFmpeg compiled to JavaScript using Emscripten, allowing it to run in the browser.
- FFmpegKit - A complete, cross-platform wrapper around FFmpeg for Android, iOS, and other platforms.
- ffmpeg-go - A Go wrapper for FFmpeg, enabling fluent API calls.
- node-fluent-ffmpeg - A Node.js module for programmatically generating FFmpeg command lines.
- HandBrake - A popular open-source video transcoder with FFmpeg as its core engine.
- Shotcut - A free, open-source, cross-platform video editor that uses FFmpeg for video processing.
- LosslessCut - A simple, cross-platform tool for lossless trimming and cutting of video and audio files using FFmpeg.
- Avidemux - A video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering, and encoding tasks.
- FFmpeg Batch AV Converter - A GUI for FFmpeg focused on batch processing of video files.
- FFmpeg Filters - A comprehensive list of FFmpeg’s built-in filters for audio and video processing.
- FFmpeg Plugin for OBS Studio - An OBS plugin that allows for custom FFmpeg commands for advanced streaming configurations.
- GStreamer FFmpeg Plugin - Integrates FFmpeg codecs into the GStreamer multimedia framework.
- FFmpeg Input Plugin for Adobe Premiere - Adds support for FFmpeg codecs in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- FFmpeg Codecs Guide - Official documentation on FFmpeg’s supported codecs.
- FFmpeg Encoding Tutorial - A guide on encoding videos using the H.264 codec with FFmpeg.
- x264 and x265 - High-quality open-source codecs for H.264 and H.265 video compression, often used with FFmpeg.
- ffWorks - A comprehensive GUI for FFmpeg that provides an easy-to-use interface for video encoding.
- MKVToolNix - A toolset for creating, editing, and inspecting Matroska (MKV) files using FFmpeg.
- FFmpeg RTMP Streaming - A guide on streaming to platforms like YouTube and Twitch using FFmpeg and the RTMP protocol.
- SRS (Simple Realtime Server) - A simple, high-performance RTMP server that works well with FFmpeg for live streaming.
- NGINX with RTMP Module - An NGINX module for streaming live video using RTMP, compatible with FFmpeg.
- OBS Studio - Open-source software for video recording and live streaming, using FFmpeg for media encoding.
- ffmpeg-web - A web-based interface for FFmpeg that supports streaming.
- FFmpeg Optimization Guide - Tips and best practices for optimizing FFmpeg performance and encoding settings.
- Hardware Acceleration - Guide to using hardware acceleration with FFmpeg (e.g., NVENC, VAAPI, and Intel Quick Sync).
- FFmpeg Multi-threading - Documentation on using FFmpeg’s multi-threading features for faster processing.
- FFmpeg with NVIDIA NVENC - A guide to using NVIDIA’s NVENC hardware encoder with FFmpeg for faster video encoding.
- FFmpeg Documentation - The official reference documentation for FFmpeg.
- FFmpeg Wiki - A collection of tutorials, guides, and tips for using FFmpeg.
- Awesome FFmpeg Commands - A collection of useful FFmpeg command-line examples.
- YouTube: FFmpeg Tutorials - Video tutorials on using FFmpeg for various media tasks.
- FFmpeg Cheat Sheet - Handy one-page guides with common FFmpeg command-line examples.
- FFmpeg Basics by Frantisek Korbel - A beginner’s guide to video processing with FFmpeg.
- Multimedia Programming with FFmpeg by Wagner S. Cassimiro - A book covering advanced topics in media processing with FFmpeg.
- Mastering FFmpeg by J. Salvador - A comprehensive guide on mastering FFmpeg for multimedia projects.
- The Definitive Guide to FFmpeg by Nicholas Braun - A detailed guide to FFmpeg’s features and best practices.
- FFmpeg Mailing Lists - Official mailing lists for discussions and support.
- Stack Overflow: FFmpeg - A Q&A site for FFmpeg-related questions.
- Reddit: r/FFmpeg - A subreddit for discussions and questions about FFmpeg.
- FFmpeg IRC Channel - Join the #ffmpeg IRC channel for real-time support.
- FFmpeg GitHub - The official GitHub repository for FFmpeg.
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