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Published Jun. 30, 2025

How do I install FFmpeg on Windows?

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Kanchan Bisht

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Issue

  • This article will walk you through the process of installing FFmpeg on Windows.

Environment

  • Liferay DXP 7.4

Resolution

  • To install FFmpeg on Windows, follow these steps:
    1) Have the most recent version of FFmpeg.
    2) Using a file archiver such as 7-zip, unzip this file.
    3) Rename the extracted folder FFmpeg and place it into the root of C: drive.
    4) Now, run cmd as an administrator and set the FFmpeg environment path variable with the following command: PATH="C:ffmpegbin;%PATH%" setx /m
    5) Restart your system and run the 'ffmpeg -version' to confirm the installationffmpeg-version-ss.png

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