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.
FFmpeg 64-bit static full build from www.gyan.dev. Contains most libraries.
Publisher’s description
What is FFmpeg?
FFmpeg by Gyan is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.0.2, released on September 20, 2026. The version history goes back to January 16, 2022: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (GyanD/codexffmpeg) has 2,583 stars. Similar programs include FFmpeg (LGPL static variant, master branch), GPAC and Sunshine.
Project description on GitHub: “Support for https://www.gyan.dev/ffmpeg”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FFmpeg is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is FFmpeg 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:
759D0A9831C436A0EB331AD36F236C06CB04AAA0005DA46571F0E9D3D9206F6B· 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 5 years · about 4.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0.2Latest | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 9.0.1 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 9.0 | August 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 8.1.2 | June 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 8.1.1 | May 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 8.1 | March 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 8.0.1 | November 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 8.0 | August 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gyan.FFmpeg -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gyan
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/GyanD/codexffmpeg
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 9.0.2
- Released
- September 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 4.5
- GitHub stars
- 2,583
- GitHub forks
- 154
- Website
- gyan.dev
- winget ID
- Gyan.FFmpeg
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FFmpeg free?
Yes. FFmpeg is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is FFmpeg 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 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 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FFmpeg?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 16, 2022.
Can I use FFmpeg without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FFmpeg?
FFmpeg (LGPL static variant, master branch), GPAC, Sunshine, DistroAV and Streamlabs Desktop. The alternatives page compares them.
