Get FFmpeg from MacPorts

So you want a more recent version of FFmpeg do you? Want to be on the cutting edge and ditch the version bundled with Wiivie? Well there is a very simple way in which you can achieve this without having to obtain all the sources and compile yourself. It involves something called MacPorts.

Step 1
Download MacPorts

Step 2
Open the Terminal

Step 3
Type sudo port -d selfupdate

Step 4
Type sudo port install ffmpeg +lame +extvorbis +theora +faac +faad +xvid +x264 +a52

Step 5
Allow MacPorts to do it’s job

Step 6
Once it’s finished, go to this folder…

/opt/local/bin

…and copy the ffmpeg file to where ever you want

Now, a word of warning. This version of FFmpeg you just made cannot be moved onto another computer unless MacPorts is installed because it depends on files in that opt folder. What’s to be gained from doing this? Well it takes about the same amount of time to convert but the video will turn out a little smaller.

Note on Downloads

Because WordPress doesn’t allow ZIP files to be uploaded as downloadable media I’ve been forced to take an alternative route.

Consequently, all the downloads under the All Versions heading will have the .doc file extension instead of .zip. Just change the file extension to .zip and everything should work fine.