FFmpeg

FFmpeg is a program for Mac designed to help you manage multimedia files on your computer in a totally comprehensive way. After installing this open source tool, you will have the option to encode, decode, filter, or play virtually any audio or video file regardless of format. That said, it's a good idea to read this software's documentation in order to get the most out of this tool, as it offers almost infinite possibilities when dealing with files.

Find out how to use FFmpeg on Mac

FFmpeg works through the use of command lines on your Mac. However, the simplicity of this program means that you don't need advanced technical knowledge to run the main processes and codecs. For example, to convert an AVI file to MP4, simply type the command ffmpeg -i input.avi output.mp4. In this way, you can convert any file in a matter of seconds without having to resort to other more complex programs.

Run ffplay from within the program

By running ffplay [options] [input_url] on FFmpeg, you can also open ffplay on FFmpeg. This media player is really handy for API testing whenever you need it. With this tool, it's also incredibly easy to play any video or audio file from the command line.

Configure different parameters according to your needs

Whenever you need to compress a file, FFmpeg allows you to set various parameters according to your needs. Thanks to this, you can choose the desired compression quality or bitrate to make sure the resulting file is tailored to your needs.

Download FFmpeg for Mac to take advantage of this ideal program for converting and editing audio and video files on your computer from the command line.