How to Install FFmpeg on Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download the FFmpeg program.

   When you visit the download page, you will see a variety of options.
   
   Download the latest Static version in either 32-bit or 64-bit, depending on your operating system.
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   Step 2: Download and install 7-Zip.

   7-Zip is a free archive program that you will need to open the FFmpeg file. , When you use 7-Zip to extract a file, it will create a new folder in the same location as the downloaded file.
   
   The folder will be named something like “ffmpeg-20130731-git-69fe25c-win32-static”.
   
   Open the folder and move it to the side. , Click Start and then click Computer.
   
   Select the hard drive where Windows is installed (typically C:).
   
   At the base of the C: drive, where you see folders such as Windows and Program Files, right-click and select New Folder.
   
   Name the folder “ffmpeg”. , Copy the contents of the extracted folder into the new “ffmpeg” folder.
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   Step 3: Extract the FFmpeg folder.

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   Step 4: Open your C: drive.

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   Step 5: Open the new “ffmpeg” folder.

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