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A Comprehensive Video Converter Tool for macOS.

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ffWorks overview

ffWorks, focused on simplicity, brings a fresh approach to the use of FFmpeg, allowing you to create ultra-high-quality movies without the need to write a single line of code on the command-line.

  • High Quality and Control - Convert and processes many media files with high level quality using FFmpeg with no knowledge. Advanced users are not left out in the cold with lots of options to work with.
  • Media Formats - Support for many codecs and containers like MPEG4, H264, H265 HEVC, Matroska, PRORES, DNxHD, DVVideo, MPEG TS, MPEG PS, XAVS, FLV, Theora, AVI, OGG, VP8 and VP9 (.webm), Animated GIF, VOB, MXF, GFX, and many more.
  • Merging Media Files - Stitch unlimited files to one file using either of two methods: concat pass-thru (blistering fast) and Complex Filter.
  • Subtitles Support - Both hard-burned and soft subtitles are supported (external or embedded).
  • Presets - A lot of presets are included by default: iPod, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, PS4, Xbox One, Wii-U, Android, YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and many more.
  • Encode Multiple Files at Once - Batch-encode up to 8 files at the same time.
Features
  • 400+ advanced options - Convert with control and power
  • 50+ video filters - Add watermark, timecode rendering, padding and cropping, rotation, video stabilisation, sharpening, blurring, deinterlacing, and much more.
  • Export movies to images - Support for .png, .bmp, and .jpg
  • Monitor output - Keep track of all FFmpeg output for debug errors.
  • Watch folder - Drag-and-drop a media file in your watch folder, and ff·Works will automatically encode it.
  • User presets - Make and manage your own user presets.
  • 4K, 5K and 8K support - Create UltraHQ movies.
  • Audio filters - Adjust volume, fade in/out, earwax, audio tempo, Bauer stereo, merging, channel mapping, etc.
  • Images-to-movies - Convert .png, .bmp, or .jpg images to any movie format.
  • Trimming movies - Cut start and endings with ease.
  • Chapter editing - Add chapters with ease for MP4, MOV, and MKV formats.
  • Unlimited streams - Add as many audio streams, subtitles, video, and audio filters.

What’s new in version 4.0.2

Updated on Mar 08 2024

  • Added aspect ratio 9:16 and 5:4 in the cropping editor.
  • Added preference option ‘ Update progress frequency’.
  • Interlaced video is now shown as progressive in Color Adjustment, Cropping and Overlay editors.
  • It is now possible to convert AnimGIF to any other format.
  • Improved FFmpeg search feature.
  • Improved and faster encoding to H265 with the default settings.
  • Fixed issue creating Droplets with special chars in name.
  • Fixed some cosmetic UI problems.
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Information

License

Shareware

Size

79.3 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.ffworks.net/

Downloads

360127

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.10 or later
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What needs improvements

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ffWorks qualities

Value
4.9
Ease of use
4.6
Features
5.0
Reliability
4.9
Customer support
5.0

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Baccaroeja
Baccaroeja
Mar 15 2024
4.0.2
5.0
Mar 15 2024
5.0
Version: 4.0.2
ffWorks was already the swissknife among video converters and confirms it again with this fantastic new version! FFmpeg with ffWorks is an indispensable tool for anyone doing video converting and editing. Awesome!
Geography Is Destiny
Geography Is Destiny
Jan 14 2024
3.8.1
5.0
Jan 14 2024
5.0
Version: 3.8.1
Their ffWorks update downloads are also extremely slow. Nevertheless, great software, great support.
Geography Is Destiny
Geography Is Destiny
Jan 14 2024
3.8.1
5.0
Jan 14 2024
5.0
Version: 3.8.1
ffWorks is better by an order of magnitude than any other video converter available for macOS. I have tried everything, and there really is nothing that compares. It gives you the ability to tweak just about any of the hundreds of settings available, and the comprehensive tooltips for each setting go a long way toward helping you understand them. Or, you can just select one of the easy presets and you'll still end up with a conversion that's highly faithful to the original. What's more, the developer team is HIGHLY responsive. I cannot even count the number of times I have emailed them about some aspect of the process that confused me and they responded within a day or even within an hour! ffWorks is well worth its modest price.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Nov 29 2023
3.8
0.0
Nov 29 2023
0.0
Version: 3.8
FFmpeg was recently updated to v6.1 "Heaviside". Gradually, the FFmpeg web tools used by ffWorks will be updated. If you'd like to read about v6.1, use this link: https://www.ffmpeg.org/index.html#news - - General information about FFmpeg is here: https://www.ffworks.net/ffmpeg-info.html - - Homebrew has not yet updated its version of FFmpeg to v6.1. Keep an eye out.
Marco-2
Marco-2
Jun 13 2023
3.4.5
5.0
Jun 13 2023
5.0
Version: 3.4.5
Just wanted to mention that the developers at ffworks really do a fantastic job! The day before yesterday I installed the new beta of 13.5 and I immediately noticed that several things were not working properly anymore with ffworks. Slow encodes of my clips, suddenly stopping while converting and other strange things. Reported yesterday to the ffworks devs and about 3 hours later I received a beta version that worked perfectly again! What a service! Really unseen. Thanks again for this quick update!
SpiessensMark
SpiessensMark
Mar 9 2023
3.3.3
5.0
Mar 9 2023
5.0
Version: 3.3.3
This is so good! There are 13 in a dozen converter apps for macOS but there is only one that is really worth using, FFWorks. It's basically the Swiss knife among converters. And with FFmpeg as its base, you're always up-to-date with the latest technology.
pat-nayubo-1984
pat-nayubo-1984
Jan 24 2023
3.2.15
5.0
Jan 24 2023
5.0
Version: 3.2.15
Awesome tool! Awesome support! Awesome dev! Thank you.
JacobsG
JacobsG
Sep 16 2022
3.2.2
5.0
Sep 16 2022
5.0
Version: 3.2.2
When you need to convert video, this is simply the best tool. Works perfectly. Very warmly recommended.
1Archon1
1Archon1
Aug 1 2022
3.1.2
0.0
Aug 1 2022
0.0
Version: 3.1.2
I've been using this app since the days if iffmpeg and I'm still using version 1.71 of ffworks. Now in the old dark days of ffmpeg with a GUI from hell there was a real need for an easy to use video encoding application. Sure there's a lot to be said for Handbrake but often that application uses a hammer to crack an egg. For example if you want to change an mp4 to an mkv file then Handbrake will do a full re-encode and that's unneeded because all you're changing is the container. On the other hand ffWorks will just strip away the container. Another thing that this app does is to add audio files to a video file. Let's say you want to add a richer audio file then it's as simple as dropping the file into the app do encode on the fly and it's done. Now if there's something you don't understand then you can email the developers and your problem will be fixed within 24 hours. I'm giving this app five stars because it's so useful for amateurs and professionals. And for me says it's a totally useful application.
ben-stamp
ben-stamp
Jun 26 2022
3.1
5.0
Jun 26 2022
5.0
Version: 3.1
When I think of video files and how to convert them, I automatically think of ffWorks. It does everything in terms of video and audio manipulation and does so extremely well. Incredibly good program !!!
Ollie1972
Ollie1972
May 25 2022
3.0.5
5.0
May 25 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.5
I had a very specific question about creating animated GIF. Within 2 hours I had an answer from the developers with the solution. Really fantastic programme and support. I also really appreciate the updates. Very highly recommended by me. 5 solid golden stars!
StpsPatrick
StpsPatrick
Apr 22 2022
3.0.3
5.0
Apr 22 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.3
For macOS, this is simply the best you can use in its genre.
Mcr
Mcr
Apr 13 2022
3.0.3
0.0
Apr 13 2022
0.0
Version: 3.0.3
On the ffWorks website, the download link does not use https (secure connection), just plain old http. Depending on your browser (I use FF), you may get a warning that the download is potentially unsafe. In addition, the company does not provide SHA-256 hash or similar to be able to verify the download (at least that I can see), so at least if they aren't going to use https, you can at least validate the download, especially if you are downloading from another source. They also don't distinguish downloads of different versions, it's always the same filename: ffWorks.dmg, so if I look at this file a month from now, I don't know what version it is unless I open it up. How hard would it be to name the downloads like 'ffWorks_303.dmg' ??
Melis
Melis
Feb 2 2022
3.0.0
5.0
Feb 2 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.0
Awesome tool! Thank you for the great support.
nedbusa
nedbusa
Feb 1 2022
2.6.7
0.0
Feb 1 2022
0.0
Version: 2.6.7
The best media converter on the market.
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Jul 4 2021
2.3.5
5.0
Jul 4 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3.5
Just about the best in its class. Nothing comes close in terms of usability, features and support. A keeper.
IngeMortier
IngeMortier
May 18 2021
2.3
5.0
May 18 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3
Very easy to use application to convert my movie files with FFmpeg. You do have to install FFmpeg yourself but once this is behind you, everything works fine.
Stuward
Stuward
Apr 30 2021
2.3
5.0
Apr 30 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3
I just wanted to mention that the support is very good. Very friendly and helpful. FFWorks is highly recommended if you work with video files. The features are extensive and the quality is unseen. Thumbs up!!
Artlover_Chris
Artlover_Chris
Mar 24 2021
2.2.10
5.0
Mar 24 2021
5.0
Version: 2.2.10
Just to mention: I had a little problem converting a VP8 video to HEVC with hardware accelerated encoding. The developer answered very quickly and solved the problem for me and updated the app the next day. Unbelievable support! Kudos!
Christa_Moal
Christa_Moal
Dec 18 2020
2.2.1
5.0
Dec 18 2020
5.0
Version: 2.2.1
I bought a Mac Mini M1 last week and the first thing I did was check all my favorite apps to see if they are available in native AS. So also ffWorks. And I was pleasantly surprised that both ffWorks and FFmpeg are available for native Apple Silicon making it future proof. Thanks for keeping this app up to date. ffWorks is really indispensable for me! Kudos
Baccaroeja
Baccaroeja
Mar 15 2024
4.0.2
5.0
Mar 15 2024
5.0
Version: 4.0.2
tjekov37
tjekov37
Feb 5 2024
4.0.0
5.0
Feb 5 2024
5.0
Version: 4.0.0
trillsrequest-0e
trillsrequest-0e
Sep 22 2023
3.6.3
1.0
Sep 22 2023
1.0
Version: 3.6.3
kom
kom
Jul 26 2023
3.5.1
4.0
Jul 26 2023
4.0
Version: 3.5.1
Marco-2
Marco-2
Jun 13 2023
3.4.5
5.0
Jun 13 2023
5.0
Version: 3.4.5
SpiessensMark
SpiessensMark
Mar 9 2023
3.3.3
5.0
Mar 9 2023
5.0
Version: 3.3.3
Aargl
Aargl
Jan 28 2023
3.3.0
5.0
Jan 28 2023
5.0
Version: 3.3.0
pat-nayubo-1984
pat-nayubo-1984
Jan 24 2023
3.2.15
5.0
Jan 24 2023
5.0
Version: 3.2.15
JacobsG
JacobsG
Sep 16 2022
3.2.2
5.0
Sep 16 2022
5.0
Version: 3.2.2
ben-stamp
ben-stamp
Jun 26 2022
3.1
5.0
Jun 26 2022
5.0
Version: 3.1
Ollie1972
Ollie1972
May 25 2022
3.0.5
5.0
May 25 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.5
StpsPatrick
StpsPatrick
Apr 22 2022
3.0.3
5.0
Apr 22 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.3
Melis
Melis
Feb 2 2022
3.0.0
5.0
Feb 2 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.0
Geography Is Destiny
Geography Is Destiny
Feb 2 2022
3.0.0
5.0
Feb 2 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.0
Godefroyr
Godefroyr
Feb 1 2022
3.0.0
5.0
Feb 1 2022
5.0
Version: 3.0.0
firewall00110
firewall00110
Sep 30 2021
2.5.2
5.0
Sep 30 2021
5.0
Version: 2.5.2
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Jul 4 2021
2.3.5
5.0
Jul 4 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3.5
Portman
Portman
Jun 27 2021
2.3.5
5.0
Jun 27 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3.5
Liam-
Liam-
Jun 26 2021
2.3.5
5.0
Jun 26 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3.5
IngeMortier
IngeMortier
May 18 2021
2.3
5.0
May 18 2021
5.0
Version: 2.3
Christa_Moal
Christa_Moal
Dec 18 2020
5.0
Dec 18 2020
5.0
Version: null
Mcclough
Mcclough
Jul 16 2020
5.0
Jul 16 2020
5.0
Version: null
Jeffk62
Jeffk62
Feb 13 2020
5.0
Feb 13 2020
5.0
Version: null
Gitte79
Gitte79
Nov 13 2019
5.0
Nov 13 2019
5.0
Version: null
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davidvh
Sep 5 2019
5.0
Sep 5 2019
5.0
Version: null
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Bolt1963
Aug 23 2019
5.0
Aug 23 2019
5.0
Version: null
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incrzr
Jun 8 2019
5.0
Jun 8 2019
5.0
Version: null
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Christel1987
Jun 3 2019
5.0
Jun 3 2019
5.0
Version: null
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OsloX
May 10 2019
5.0
May 10 2019
5.0
Version: null
dverellen
dverellen
Feb 26 2019
5.0
Feb 26 2019
5.0
Version: null
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Stephan2nd
Feb 15 2019
5.0
Feb 15 2019
5.0
Version: null
Spike Jones
Spike Jones
Dec 23 2018
5.0
Dec 23 2018
5.0
Version: null
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JacobsIvan
Oct 7 2018
5.0
Oct 7 2018
5.0
Version: null
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AlexisDhooge
Jul 8 2018
5.0
Jul 8 2018
5.0
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Morgan-Alex
May 26 2018
5.0
May 26 2018
5.0
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Diefis
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5.0
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5.0
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Dellsuxx
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5.0
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5.0
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nikolalek
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5.0
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5.0
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DavidTop
Feb 4 2018
5.0
Feb 4 2018
5.0
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VLtom
Jan 25 2018
5.0
Jan 25 2018
5.0
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