FFmpeg is a privately owned French company founded in 2000. It maintains a free and open-source software project of the same name. The project comprises a collection of libraries and command-line tools primarily focused on the processing of audio and video media. The core tool, also called FFmpeg, enables tasks such as format conversion, basic editing, scaling, and the application of post-production effects. As of 2023, the company employs approximately 10 people.
FFmpeg merged initial code for a significant swscale rewrite on Monday, aiming for improved speed and maintainability. The project also introduced its first AI-powered feature: an audio transcription filter utilizing an OpenAI speech recognition model. Further development included adding Vulkan hardware acceleration for Apple ProRes RAW codec, a feature merged this weekend ahead of the FFmpeg 8.0 release. Also included in the upcoming FFmpeg 8.0 release is Vulkan Video support for AV1 video encoding. Development continues on major features for the next major release.
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