ffzap is a simple, fast command-line tool for processing media files with ffmpeg. As it's multithreaded and can run as many tasks in parallel as your system can handle, it's perfect for converting, compressing, or editing audio and video files quickly and efficiently.Because it uses ffmpeg under the hood, it supports any media file processing that ffmpeg can handle.
Publisher’s description
What is ffzap?
ffzap by Tobias "CodeF0x" Oettl is Windows software in the media converters category. It is written in Rust.
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 1.1.2, released on April 25, 2025. The version history goes back to January 28, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (CodeF0x/ffzap) has 21 stars. Similar programs include Pandoc, HandBrake and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “⚡A multithreaded toolkit for digital media processing using ffmpeg. It provides both a CLI and a GUI. If ffmpeg can do it, ffzap can do it - as many files in parallel as your system can handle.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ffzap is a media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ffzap 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:
359C239B58C60BEB072023970AB12AF3C4B6EE1B4D60324FE021AA53AAE41927· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | April 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.1 | April 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.0 | February 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.0 | February 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.3.2 | January 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CodeF0x.ffzap -eProgram files (.exe): ffzap.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tobias "CodeF0x" Oettl
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- Other
- Source code
- github.com/CodeF0x/ffzap
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- April 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 21
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CodeF0x.ffzap
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ffzap 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 ffzap 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 ffzap 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 ffzap?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 28, 2025.
Can I use ffzap without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ffzap?
Pandoc, HandBrake, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
