How to Install FFmpeg in Linux?

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. No matter if they were designed by some standards committee, the community, or a corporation.

If you want to use FFmpeg on your Linux device, follow these easy steps to get it installed:

Step 1: Open Terminal On Your Linux Device

To start, open a terminal window on your Linux system. You can do this by pressing "Ctrl + Alt + T". This will open the terminal where you will run the necessary commands.

Step 2: Enter the installation command

To install FFmpeg, use the following command. This will retrieve the latest version of FFmpeg from your package manager:

sudo apt install ffmpeg

This command is for Debian-based systems like Ubuntu. If you're using a different distribution (e.g., Fedora, Arch), the installation command might vary.

• For Fedora:

sudo dnf install ffmpeg

• For Arch Linux

sudo pacman -S ffmpeg

Step 3: Confirm Installation by Pressing Y

The system will read the package information and ask for confirmation. When prompted, press Y and hit Enter to proceed with the installation.

Step 4: Wait for Installation to Complete

Once confirmed, the package manager will download and install FFmpeg along with any required dependencies. Wait for the installation process to finish, and the terminal will return to its default prompt.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

It shows the installed version of ffmpeg then it means the installation is completed successfully. If it shows an error then repeat the steps from the beginning.

ffmpeg -version

Conclusion

By following the simple installation process outlined above, you can quickly get it running on your Linux system. After installation, you’ll have access to a range of powerful features for encoding, transcoding, and processing media files. FFmpeg opens up a world of possibilities for managing media.