Question: How to Use Ffmpeg Windows?
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How do I use FFmpeg on Windows 10?

Download FFmpeg for Windows 10

  • To start off, head over to the official FFmpeg website and download the current stable build.
  • Once downloaded, extract the FFmpeg to the folder or drive of your choice.
  • To add FFmpeg to Windows 10 path, search for “Edit the system environment variables” and open it.

How do I use FFmpeg?

To run this command, assuming you have an MP4 file to try this on, follow these steps:

  1. Hit the Windows key + r.
  2. Type cmd then enter.
  3. Change the path to where the file is that you want to work on. Type cd [path] .
  4. Now type the ffmpeg command with the name of your input file. The command will run with some feedback.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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