/ffmpeg-install-guide

FFmpeg installation Guide for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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FFmpeg Installation Guide

License: MIT

A comprehensive guide and automation scripts for installing FFmpeg across multiple operating systems. This repository provides easy-to-follow instructions and automated installation scripts to simplify the FFmpeg setup process.

Table of Contents

Features

  • Automated installation scripts for Windows
  • Cross-platform installation guides
  • Video tutorials for Windows and macOS
  • Multiple installation methods for each operating system
  • System path configuration included

Windows Installation

Automated Installation

Method 1: Using 7-Zip (Recommended)

Prerequisites:

  • 7-Zip, WinRAR, or any 7-Zip fork installed

Steps:

  1. Download install_ffmpeg_7z.bat
  2. Run the script as administrator (UAC prompt will appear)
  3. Wait for the installation to complete

Method 2: Using ZIP (No Dependencies)

Prerequisites:

  • None (uses built-in Windows tools)

Steps:

  1. Download install_ffmpeg_zip.bat
  2. Run the script as administrator (UAC prompt will appear)
  3. Wait for the installation to complete

Manual Installation

  1. Download FFmpeg from one of these sources:

  2. Choose the appropriate package:

    • ffmpeg-release-essentials.zip for basic functionality
    • ffmpeg-release-full.zip for complete feature set

  3. System Setup:

    1. Extract the ZIP file to a permanent location (e.g., C:\ffmpeg)
    2. Add FFmpeg to System Path:
      • Open System Properties (Right-click This PC → Properties)
      • Click Advanced system settings
      • Click Environment Variables
      • Under System variables, select Path and click Edit
      • Add new entry: C:\ffmpeg\bin (adjust path if needed)
      • Click OK on all windows

📺 Video Tutorial: FFmpeg Windows Installation Guide

macOS Installation

Using Homebrew (Recommended)

# Install Homebrew (if not installed)
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

# Install FFmpeg
brew install ffmpeg

Using MacPorts

  1. Install MacPorts
  2. Run the installation command:
sudo port install ffmpeg

📺 Video Tutorial: FFmpeg macOS Installation Guide

Linux Installation

Package Managers

Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ffmpeg

Fedora:

sudo dnf install ffmpeg

Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S ffmpeg

Universal Installation

Using Snap:

sudo snap install ffmpeg

Verification

After installation, verify FFmpeg is correctly installed:

ffmpeg -version

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Windows Path Not Updated:

    • Log out and log back in
    • Or restart your computer

  2. Permission Denied:

    • Ensure you're running scripts as administrator
    • Check file permissions

  3. Installation Failed:

    • Try the alternative installation method
    • Check your internet connection
    • Verify system requirements

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
  3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
  4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

  • FFmpeg development team and community
  • Contributors to this installation guide
  • Package maintainers across different platforms