About FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch)
FFmpeg is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge. A static FFmpeg build from BtbN based on the 5.1 release branch with all dependencies, even those that require full GPL instead of just LGPL.
Technical details
Publisher
BtbN
Version
5.1.6-20250131
Release date
2025-01-31
License
GPL-3.0
Installer type
zip
Architecture
x64
Package ID
BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.5.1
Install FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) from the command line
Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.5.1 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.5.1 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.5.1 -e
FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) adds these commands to the command line: ffmpeg, ffplay, ffprobe.
FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) version history
5.1.6-20241231Dec 31, 2024
5.1.6-20241130Nov 30, 2024
5.1.6-20241031Oct 31, 2024
Other versions
5.1.6-20240930
Frequently asked questions
Is FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) free?
Yes. FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch)?
The latest version is 5.1.6-20250131, released on Jan 31, 2025.
Is it safe to download FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch)?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with cd1c64e187f60d6e09f16c10032fcd4ffabf53b90c9bac3492d7c6375424603f.
Which Windows versions does FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) support?
FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch)?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.5.1 -e.
Is there a portable version of FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch)?
Yes. FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch) is available as a portable ZIP archive (ffmpeg-n5.1.6-16-g6e63e49496-win64-gpl-5.1.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
Alternatives to FFmpeg (GPL static variant, 5.1 release branch)
Other Video programs for Windows from different developers.
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