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FFmpeg Command Builder

Choose a task like resizing, trimming, or converting to get the exact ffmpeg command to run in your terminal. Runs entirely in your browser.

🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.

Command

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf scale=1280:-1 -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4

Example shown — adjust the options above for your own task.

How it works

  1. Choose the task you want — resize, extract audio, trim, or convert.
  2. Fill in the relevant options for that task.
  3. Copy the generated ffmpeg command into your terminal.

Building maps your chosen task and options to the correct ffmpeg flags — -vf scale, -ss/-t, -c:v/-c:a — assembled in the right order, so you don't need to memorize ffmpeg's flag syntax.

FAQ

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool only builds the command text — it doesn't process any video itself, and nothing is uploaded.

What tasks are supported?

Resizing, extracting audio, trimming a clip, and converting between formats — the most common everyday ffmpeg operations.

Do I still need ffmpeg installed to use the command?

Yes — this generates the command text for you to run in your own terminal where ffmpeg is installed; it doesn't run ffmpeg itself.

Can I copy the command directly?

Yes — a copy button puts the full command on your clipboard, ready to paste into a terminal.

How we compare

Feature Online Tool Store ffmpeg's own --help Memorizing flags
No flag syntax to rememberDense reference, no guided flowEasy to mistype a flag
Free, no installN/A

ffmpeg's help text is a dense reference, not a guided flow. FFmpeg Command Builder walks through the common tasks and gives you the exact command to run.

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