Install ffmpeg linux

ffmpeg is a CLI (command line based) utility for processing media files.

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It is a framework with a multitude of features and, because of it’s open source license, it is the base for many widespread apps such as VLC, YouTube, iTunes and many more. A number of Linux video editors use ffmpeg underneath the GUI.

What I love even more about ffmpeg is that it can be used on it’s own to accomplish many processing tasks in a very simple manner (with one or two commands).

However, it’s a very powerful program that can be used in more complex ways and even replace an editing workflow.

In this ffmpeg tutorial, I’ll show you how to install ffmpeg and I’ll be covering it’s different uses.

I’ll even get into some more complex features.

Here are the sections of this guide:

• Installing ffmpeg
• Basic Usage of ffmpeg
• Advanced Usage of ffmpeg
• Filter basics

I’ll be explaining everything in detail so you can understand what is going on even if you are new to the Linux world.

I’ll be using Ubuntu, but these commands should work for other distr

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