FFmpeg vs Alternatives

Discussions revolve around whether to use FFmpeg directly or alternatives like LLMs, frontends, or web apps for video/audio processing, with many commenters praising FFmpeg's capabilities and questioning the need for substitutes.

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Sample Comments

slalani304 May 16, 2024 View on HN

Oh ok, makes sense. I'll look more into FFmpeg, thanks.

andrewstuart Jun 7, 2023 View on HN

You haven't done anything substantial with ffmpeg, have you?

zipping1549 Jul 23, 2025 View on HN

LLMs are pretty good at ffmpeg already. No need to put ridiculous amount of examples.

mort96 Apr 5, 2024 View on HN

You said it's not using ffmpeg.It's using ffmpeg.That's the problem.

jaimex2 Dec 30, 2019 View on HN

How is this better than calling ffmpeg?

ai-christianson Feb 12, 2025 View on HN

Maybe just open an issue and provide the ffmpeg command then

desertkun Feb 22, 2025 View on HN

I don't get it, why didn't he just use ffmpeg?

SeriousM May 3, 2021 View on HN

Why? ffmpeg can do that, no need for a limited web app.

KeplerBoy Apr 5, 2024 View on HN

Can't confirm. LLMs tend to be oddly good at FFmpeg and give you a good starting point you can work with.

zerop Nov 28, 2022 View on HN

Is there a good FFmpeg front end?