FFmpeg Installation Guide

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
• Windows Installation
  • Automated Installation
  • Manual Installation
• macOS Installation
• Linux Installation
• Verification
• Troubleshooting
• Contributing
• License

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:

   • FFmpeg Official Website
   • Codex FFmpeg Releases

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