The universal multimedia toolkit.

Core values

- **Ubiquitous Use**: FFmpeg is integral to a vast array of end-user devices, including desktops, laptops, mobile phones, smartwatches, and smart TVs, and powers major video distribution and streaming platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, AWS, and Microsoft Azure[2].
- **Multimedia Processing**: It supports the decoding, encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, demultiplexing, streaming, filtering, and playback of a wide array of multimedia formats, making it a cornerstone in the multimedia processing landscape[2][3].
- **Public Interest**: FFmpeg facilitates the seamless functioning of everyday technologies, such as video playback in web browsers, applications like Kodi, MPlayer, and OBS Studio, and even in the transmission of multimedia content within emails[2].
- **Diverse Applications**: It is used in various sectors, including archival projects, TV broadcasts over IP, and even in critical projects like the Mars Perseverance Rover, showcasing its adaptability and reliability[2].
- **Community and Open Source**: FFmpeg has a robust community of administrators, maintainers, and contributors, ensuring its maintenance and security through transparent decision-making processes[2].