FFmpeg is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge.
A shared FFmpeg build from BtbN based on the 8.1 release branch with all dependencies, even those that require full GPL instead of just LGPL.
Publisher’s description
What is FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch)?
FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) by BtbN is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category. It ranks 48th by popularity among live streaming in this catalogue. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.1.3-20260930, released on September 30, 2026. The version history goes back to March 31, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (BtbN/FFmpeg-Builds) has 11,853 stars. Similar programs include GPAC, FFmpeg and Sunshine.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DFE81C3AA0A546EE81980B1B824486DD0FE0A1D452F00CB55135379A74BE7BCF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1.3-20260930Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.1.2-20260831 | August 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.1.2-20260731 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.1.2-20260630 | June 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.1.1-20260531 | May 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.1-20260430 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.1-20260331 | March 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.Shared.8.1 -eProgram files (.exe): ffmpeg.exe, ffplay.exe, ffprobe.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BtbN
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BtbN/FFmpeg-Builds
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 8.1.3-20260930
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 11,853
- GitHub forks
- 1,554
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BtbN.FFmpeg.GPL.Shared.8.1
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) free?
Yes. FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch)?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2026.
Can I use FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch) without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FFmpeg (GPL shared variant, 8.1 release branch)?
GPAC, FFmpeg, Sunshine, DistroAV and Streamlabs Desktop. The alternatives page compares them.
