How to Install FFmpeg on Mac Without Homebrew

FFmpeg is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to convert virtually any video and audio format to another format. However, installing it on your Mac can be a bit tricky if you don't know the right steps. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing FFmpeg on your Mac without using Homebrew.

Before we begin, make sure that you have Xcode installed on your Mac. If not, you can download it from the App Store. Once you have Xcode installed, you can proceed with the installation of FFmpeg.

The first step is to download the appropriate package for your Mac. You can do this by visiting the FFmpeg website and downloading the macOS binary. After downloading the package, you need to install it using the terminal. To do this, open the Terminal app on your Mac and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the package.

Once you are in the correct directory, you can install FFmpeg by running the following command: `./configure && make && sudo make install`. This will compile and install FFmpeg on your Mac.

After installing FFmpeg, you can verify that it is installed correctly by opening a new Terminal window and typing `ffmpeg -version`. If FFmpeg is installed correctly, this command should display the version number of FFmpeg.

That's it! You have successfully installed FFmpeg on your Mac without using Homebrew. With FFmpeg, you can convert virtually any video and audio format to another format, making it a powerful tool for anyone who works with video files.

Note that this article is outdated, and things have gotten a lot simpler since then. Today, you can install FFmpeg by simply typing `brew install ffmpeg` if you have Homebrew installed on your Mac. However, the steps outlined above should still work if you don't have Homebrew or prefer to install FFmpeg manually.

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