{"id":39248,"date":"2025-11-10T14:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/blog\/?p=39248"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:37:38","slug":"how-do-i-install-ffmpeg-with-homebrew-brew-install-ffmpeg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/blog\/questions\/how-do-i-install-ffmpeg-with-homebrew-brew-install-ffmpeg\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I install FFmpeg with Homebrew (brew install ffmpeg)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you work with video or audio on macOS, FFmpeg is a must-have tool for transcoding, trimming, extracting audio, and more. In community threads, a common question pops up when setting up a new machine: how to install FFmpeg correctly using Homebrew, what extras you get out of the box, and how to verify that everything works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hi all,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>I am setting up a Mac and want to use FFmpeg for video conversions and quick edits. How do I install FFmpeg with Homebrew (brew install ffmpeg), verify the installation, and handle common issues like PATH problems or missing codecs? I would also love a quick example command to confirm it is working.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great question. Homebrew is the easiest and most reliable way to install FFmpeg on macOS. Below is a practical, step-by-step process, along with verification tips, common fixes, and a quick usage test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Install Apple Command Line Tools if you have not already with <code>xcode-select --install<\/code> . Then, check if Homebrew is installed with <code>brew -v<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t see a version, install Homebrew using the official script:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"JavaScript\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"javascript\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-javascript shcb-wrap-lines\">\/bin\/bash -c <span class=\"hljs-string\">\"$(curl -fsSL https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/Homebrew\/install\/HEAD\/install.sh)\"<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">JavaScript<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">javascript<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Install FFmpeg<\/h2>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code class=\"hljs shcb-wrap-lines\">brew update\nbrew doctor\nbrew install ffmpeg<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<p>Homebrew will install FFmpeg and all of its required dependencies. For most workflows, the defaults cover H.264, H.265, AAC, and widely used formats. If you truly need custom codecs, you can explore third-party taps that offer variant builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Verify your installation<\/h2>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php shcb-wrap-lines\"><span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Confirm FFmpeg is on your PATH<\/span>\nwhich ffmpeg\n\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Print version and enabled libraries<\/span>\nffmpeg -version\n\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Show available decoders and encoders<\/span>\nffmpeg -decoders | head\nffmpeg -encoders | head\n\nTo check <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">for<\/span> specific codecs, search the lists:\n\nffmpeg -encoders | grep <span class=\"hljs-number\">264<\/span>\nffmpeg -decoders | grep aac<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Fix common PATH issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Apple Silicon Macs, Homebrew typically lives in <code>\/opt\/homebrew<\/code>. On Intel, it is often <code>\/usr\/local<\/code>. Ensure your shell profile includes the correct bin path.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-3\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php shcb-wrap-lines\"><span class=\"hljs-comment\"># For zsh (default on macOS)<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">echo<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-string\">'export PATH=\"\/opt\/homebrew\/bin:$PATH\"'<\/span> &gt;&gt; ~\/.zshrc\nsource ~\/.zshrc\n\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># For bash<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">echo<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-string\">'export PATH=\"\/usr\/local\/bin:$PATH\"'<\/span> &gt;&gt; ~\/.bash_profile\nsource ~\/.bash_profile<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-3\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Quick sanity tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Convert a video to MP4 with H.264 and AAC:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><code>ffmpeg -i input.mov -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -preset medium -c:a aac -b:a 160k output.mp4<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extract audio as MP3:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><code>ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -c:a libmp3lame -q:a 2 output.mp3<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a 5-second clip from the start:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><code>ffmpeg -ss 0 -i input.mp4 -t 5 -c copy clip.mp4<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FFmpeg not found after install:<\/strong> ensure PATH is set correctly and reopen your terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Codec missing: <\/strong>check <code>ffmpeg -codecs<\/code> to confirm availability. If missing, consider reinstalling or exploring alternative formula variants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runtime errors about libraries:<\/strong> try <code>brew update<\/code>, <code>brew upgrade<\/code>, then <code>brew reinstall ffmpeg<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful background while you work with FFmpeg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are new to FFmpeg or want to understand when and why to choose formats and codecs, these guides are practical reads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/guides\/video-formats\/ffmpeg-features-use-cases-and-pros-cons-you-should-know\">FFmpeg features, use cases, and pros and cons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/guides\/web-performance\/video-encoding-how-it-works-formats-best-practices\">Video encoding basics and best practices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/guides\/video-formats\/mp4-vs-webm\">MP4 vs WebM considerations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhance or offload with Cloudinary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would rather offload transcoding, thumbnails, or streaming variants at scale, Cloudinary can handle uploads and on-the-fly transformations for you. For example, upload a video and deliver a resized MP4:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-4\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php shcb-wrap-lines\"><span class=\"hljs-comment\"># After uploading my-video.mp4 to Cloudinary:<\/span>\nhttps:<span class=\"hljs-comment\">\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/\/video\/upload\/w_1280,c_fill,q_auto\/my-video.mp4<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-4\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<p>You can also provide alternate formats and bitrates for different devices without managing servers or pipelines yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TL;DR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install via Homebrew: <code>brew install ffmpeg<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify with <code>ffmpeg -version<\/code> and quick conversions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix PATH issues by adding Homebrew\u2019s bin directory to your shell profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use FFmpeg locally for control and speed, or offload at scale using Cloudinary video transformations and delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/tools\/mkv-to-mp4\">MKV to MP4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/tools\/mp4-to-webm\">MP4 to WebM<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/tools\/mov-to-mp4\">MOV to MP4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/guides\/video\/video-as-a-service\">Video as a Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to streamline video processing and delivery across your projects? <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudinary.com\/users\/register_free\">Create a free Cloudinary account<\/a> and start transforming media at scale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you work with video or audio on macOS, FFmpeg is a must-have tool for transcoding, trimming, extracting audio, and more. 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