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FFmpeg Static Build and Upload Artifacts

ffmpeg-static is a repository that provides static binaries of FFmpeg for various platforms. FFmpeg is a popular multimedia framework that enables users to decode, encode, transcode, and stream audio and video files. This repository aims to make it easy for developers to integrate FFmpeg into their projects without the need for compiling from source or dealing with complex dependencies.

Usage ​

To use the FFmpeg static binaries provided by this repository, follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to the Releases page.
  2. Choose the version of FFmpeg that suits your needs. Pre-release versions may also be available.
  3. Download the binary for your target platform.
  4. Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to a convenient location on your system.
  5. Add the extracted directory to your system's PATH environment variable.

Once you have completed these steps, you should be able to use the ffmpeg command-line tool directly from any location in your terminal or command prompt.

Supported Platforms ​

Currently, this repository provides static binaries for the following platforms:

  • Windows (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • macOS (64-bit)
  • Linux (64-bit) If your target platform is not listed here, you may need to compile FFmpeg from source or explore alternative sources for static binaries.

Contributing ​

Contributions to this repository are welcome. If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
  3. Make your changes and commit them with clear and concise messages.
  4. Push your changes to your forked repository.
  5. Open a pull request, describing your changes and the problem they solve.

Please ensure that your code adheres to the existing code style and that any new features or changes are appropriately documented.

License ​

This repository is licensed under the MIT License. Please refer to the LICENSE file for more information.

Acknowledgments ​

  • This repository is based on the FFmpeg project, which is available at ffmpeg.org.
  • Special thanks to the contributors who have helped make this project possible. For any questions, concerns, or issues related to this repository, please open an issue or contact the maintainers directly.

Happy coding!