ffmpeg@4 for Mac
Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video
brew install ffmpeg@4. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. Homebrew recorded 359 installs in the last 30 days. What is ffmpeg@4?
ffmpeg@4 is a macOS media app: Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
How to install ffmpeg@4
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install ffmpeg@4.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install ffmpeg@4 on a Mac?
Run brew install ffmpeg@4 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is ffmpeg@4 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Does ffmpeg@4 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is ffmpeg@4?
Homebrew analytics recorded 359 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #1837 in this catalogue.
What version of ffmpeg@4 is current?
The latest packaged version is 4.4.8.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.