FFMPEG | БЕСПЛАТНАЯ КОНВЕРТАЦИЯ ВИДЕО MACOS

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of converting video formats on macOS using FFmpeg, a powerful and free command-line tool. You'll learn how to install FFmpeg and use it to convert videos without watermarks, making it an excellent choice for video editing and conversion.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that simplifies the installation of software. Before installing FFmpeg, you need to have Homebrew installed.

• Open your terminal.
• Run the following command to install Homebrew:

  /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  

Step 2: Install FFmpeg

Once Homebrew is installed, you can easily install FFmpeg.

• In your terminal, execute the following command:

  brew install ffmpeg
  

• Wait for the installation to complete. You can verify the installation by running:

  ffmpeg -version
  

Step 3: Convert Video Format

Now that you have FFmpeg installed, you can convert your video files.

• Open your terminal.
• Use the following command to convert a video:

  ffmpeg -i {path_to_original_file} -vcodec copy -acodec copy {path_to_output_file}
  

  • Replace {path_to_original_file} with the path to your source video file.
  • Replace {path_to_output_file} with the desired output path and filename.

Example Command

If you have a video named video.mp4 in your Downloads folder and you want to convert it to output.avi, the command would look like this:

ffmpeg -i ~/Downloads/video.mp4 -vcodec copy -acodec copy ~/Downloads/output.avi

Tips for Successful Conversion

• Ensure the paths to your files are correct to avoid errors.
• If you're unsure of the file format, you can check the file extension or use the command file {path_to_file} to identify the format.
• FFmpeg supports many formats, so you can convert to different types depending on your needs.

Common Pitfalls

• Forgetting to include the file extension in the output filename can lead to confusion.
• Make sure the input file exists; otherwise, FFmpeg will return an error stating that it cannot find the file.

Conclusion

You have successfully learned how to install FFmpeg and convert video formats on macOS. This powerful tool allows you to handle various video formats without watermarks, making it ideal for personal or professional use. As a next step, explore additional FFmpeg commands to enhance your video editing capabilities. For further details, refer to the official FFmpeg documentation.