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iFFmpeg for Mac

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Editors' Review

shelbybrown May 26, 2011

iFFmpeg is a free, easy-to-use front-end for the powerful--and also free--command line tool FFmpeg, which lets you easily convert media files between different formats. (Note that you must also download an FFmpeg binary to use iFFmpeg, but the developer's Web site has simple, drag-and-drop instructions for doing so.)

The iFFmpeg interface is straightforward enough for even beginners to use, with a sparse menu bar that lets you add a file to convert, or preview, start, or merge files. You can also look at FFmpeg binary information, choose a codec (from an almost overwhelming array, from basics like AVI, MOV, and WMV to device-specific MP4s for everything from AppleTV to Sony PSP), and adjust a huge number of settings, include bit rate, resolution, and aspect ratio, with separate settings for audio and video. iFFmpeg can also handle batch processing and comes with several localizations.

The latest version improves option help tags and iOS device presets, along with several other feature tweaks and fixes.

Add to all this a responsive developer and a happy user community, and iFFmpeg is a must-download for anyone who wants a free, simple media converter.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 5.7

  • Fixed issue initialising the progressbar when removing trimming.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg errors.
  • Improved Sony PS3 and PS4 presets.
  • Now fully compatible with OS X 10.11
  • Updated to MediaInfo 0.7.76
  • Fixed issue with Trimming end point.
  • Fixed crash when selecting 'create iso' and no video stream is available.
  • Added new Pixel Formats with alpha channels support.
  • Improved Telecine filter.
  • Better auto cropping detecting.
  • Added "1:1 10-bit RGB" support for mov container.
  • Bigger scaled main window when run iFFmpeg for the first time.
  • DVVIDEO codec for AVI container with PCM audio is now possible.
  • Faster initialising user presets.
  • Improved FFmpeg Error Log updating.
  • 'Write MoovAtom at start of file' is now only added when supported.
  • Now verifies if the subtitle files are valid before hard burning subtitles.
  • Fixed issue exporting to .png and .jpg images (aspect ratio).
  • Now checks if the destination folder is available. If not, resets to /Movies/ folder.
  • The extract subtitle sheet cannot be scaled anymore.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DVVideo and NTSC (video bitrate is now always correct).
  • Fixed memory leak when encoding very large files.
  • Removed several bypass tricks (not needed anymore with recent FFmpeg binaries).
  • Fixed issue creating timestamps when merging MPEGTS and MPEGPS.
  • Added several help tags for FFmpeg options.
  • Fixed issue setting the position when using draw text filter.
  • Now saves the metadata in userpresets.
  • Trial has been reset so everyone can try it out again. (If for some reason it isn't reset on your system, please contact us).

General

Release August 24, 2015
Date Added August 24, 2015
Version 5.7

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Macintosh, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.7
Additional Requirements None

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Developer's Description

iFFmpeg makes it easy to convert media files with FFmpeg for both beginner and experienced users. iFFmpeg is a front end that does all the hard work for you. This way you can use FFmpeg without the knowledge of all the commands.
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