Chapter 954: FFmpeg license

Core Idea

Remotion distributes a compiled FFmpeg binary under the GPLv2+ license. The source and build scripts are publicly available.

Key Concepts

• x264 and x265
• fdk-aac
• Other components
• Patents
• See also

Key Takeaways

1. Understand x264 and x265 when working with FFmpeg license.
2. Understand fdk-aac when working with FFmpeg license.
3. Understand other components when working with FFmpeg license.
4. Understand patents when working with FFmpeg license.
5. Understand see also when working with FFmpeg license.

Connects To

• 4 0 Alpha: related page in the Miscellaneous (Core) section.
• ai: related page in the Miscellaneous (Core) section.
• Animated Emoji: related page in the Miscellaneous (Core) section.