x264

x264 3222

x264 is a free software library and application for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format.

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About x264

x264 is a free software library and application for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format.

Technical details

PublisherVideoLAN
Version3222
Release date2025-06-09
LicenseGPL-2.0-or-later
Installer typeportable
Architecturex86, x64
Package IDVideoLAN.x264

Install x264 from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=VideoLAN.x264 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=VideoLAN.x264 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=VideoLAN.x264 -e

x264 adds this command to the command line: x264.

cross-platformopen-sourcevideo-encoder

x264 version history

3204 Jan 3, 2025
3190 Mar 21, 2024
3179 Feb 20, 2024

Other versions

  • 3107
  • 3106
  • 3098
  • 3095
  • 3094

Frequently asked questions

Is x264 free?

Yes. x264 is free and open-source software released under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.

What is the latest version of x264?

The latest version is 3222, released on Jun 9, 2025.

Is it safe to download x264?

The download button links to the official installer published on artifacts.videolan.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ca622e7a1ed7efd0953d8dbb9eb08672ca45d80ce962d63d637b79462a7de3ed.

Which Windows versions does x264 support?

x264 runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall x264?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find x264 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=VideoLAN.x264 -e.

Is there a portable version of x264?

Yes. x264 is available as a portable program (x264-r3222-b35605a.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

Alternatives to x264

Other Video programs for Windows from different developers.

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