FFmpeg is a powerful multimedia tool that allows you to handle audio, video, and other media files. In this tutorial, we'll go through the steps to install and use FFmpeg on Ubuntu and CentOS using the command line.
Installing FFmpeg on Ubuntu
Open your terminal and run the following command:
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Installing FFmpeg on CentOS
Run this command in your terminal:
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Using FFmpeg
Once installed, you can use FFmpeg to perform various operations. Here are a few examples:
How to Verify FFmpeg Installation
To check if FFmpeg was installed successfully, you can run the following command:
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Basic Usage Examples
- Convert video format:
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.avi - Resize video:
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf scale=640:360 output.mp4 - Extract audio:
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -q:a 0 -map a output.mp3
FFmpeg can be a complex tool with a wide array of features. These basic commands should help you get started with common tasks. To explore more features, refer to the official documentation.
