FFmpeg by FFmpeg project
Open-source CLI and libav* C libraries for processing video and audio.
Video assembly and rendering Open source
Price
Free
Free and open source; self-hosted compute only.
Commercial use
With conditions
LGPL 2.1+ by default; GPL if GPL parts are used
Credit the author
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Agent access
Download only
Rules for your agent
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- FFmpeg (Video assembly and rendering). Open-source CLI and libav* C libraries for processing video and audio. Price: free; commercial use with conditions; ship inside your app with conditions. Connect: download from https://ffmpeg.org (no API). Rule: Check your build: if GPL parts such as libx264 are used, the GPL applies to all of FFmpeg. License: https://ffmpeg.org/legal.html (checked 2026-10-10; details: https://agentgid.com/assets/ffmpeg/)
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License
| License | LGPL 2.1+ by default; GPL if GPL parts are used |
|---|---|
| Commercial use | Commercial use with conditions |
| Credit | — |
| Inside your app or game | Ship inside your app with conditions |
| AI training | Not stated |
| Bots and bulk downloads | Not stated |
| Rules |
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Connect it to an agent
| MCP server | None found |
|---|---|
| API | No public API: download by hand |
Pricing
| Free | Free and open source; self-hosted compute only. |
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| Paid from | — |
| Usage price | — |
Sources
Read on Oct 10, 2026: ffmpeg.org/legal.html.
Not confirmed: Running FFmpeg only server-side generally avoids distribution obligations (legal interpretation, not on the page).
Not legal advice. Check the license page before you ship.
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