How to install FFmpeg on macOS using Homebrew
This post provides a step-by-step guide with a list of commands on how to install FFmpeg on macOS using Homebrew.
This post provides a step-by-step guide with a list of commands on how to install FFmpeg on macOS using Homebrew.
What is FFmpeg?
“FFmpeg is a free and open-source software project consisting of a large suite of libraries and programs for handling video, audio, and other multimedia files and streams. At its core is the FFmpeg program itself, designed for command-line-based processing of video and audio files.” ~ FFmpeg
What is Homebrew?
Homebrew is a free and open-source software package management system that simplifies the installation of software on Apple’s macOS operating system. It is known as the missing package manager for macOS.
Quick Commands
The following is the single command required to install FFmpeg on macOS using Homebrew.
$ brew install ffmpeg
Brew Commands
This section provides a quick set of commands on how to install FFmpeg on macOS using Homebrew. It is assumed that Homebrew is already installed. If not, please follow this link.
$ brew update # Fetch latest version of homebrew and formula.
$ brew search ffmpeg # Searches all known formulae for a partial or exact match.
$ brew info ffmpeg # Displays information about the given formulae.
$ brew install ffmpeg # Install the given formulae.
$ brew cleanup # Remove any older versions from the cellar.
Summary
Congratulations! You have successfully installed FFmpeg on macOS making use of Homebrew. Follow me on any of the different social media platforms and feel free to leave comments.
