Videomass is a free, open source and cross-platform GUI for FFmpeg and youtube-dl / yt-dlp.
Publisher’s description
What is Videomass?
Videomass by Gianluca Pernigotto is open-source Windows software in the media converters category. It ranks 46th by popularity among media converters in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.1, released on May 3, 2022. The version history goes back to March 26, 2022: 2 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 (jeanslack/Videomass) has 1,729 stars. Similar programs include HandBrake, Pandoc and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “Videomass is a free, open source and cross-platform GUI for FFmpeg”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Videomass is an open-source media converter tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Videomass 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:
9A51ACCB545D7EEBFBBF45E09D915A47F778BBA26C4418DB4CEC291CDC06D61B· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.1Latest | May 3, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.5.8 | March 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GianlucaPernigotto.Videomass -eVideomass-v4.0.1-x86_64-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gianluca Pernigotto
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jeanslack/Videomass
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.0.1
- Released
- May 3, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1,729
- GitHub forks
- 73
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GianlucaPernigotto.Videomass
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Videomass free?
Yes. Videomass is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Videomass 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 Videomass 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.
Can Videomass be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Videomass 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 Videomass?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 26, 2022.
What are alternatives to Videomass?
HandBrake, Pandoc, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
