FFmpeg 9.0 Release

Executive TL;DR:

• FFmpeg 9.0 introduces new features like AMF Color Converter and LCEVC track muxing support
• Improves existing functionalities such as HE-AAC 960 decoding and SMPTE 2094-50 metadata support
• Removes deprecated options like CELT decoding support and ogg/celt parsing

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

What’s New in FFmpeg 9.0

FFmpeg 9.0 brings significant updates, including extended AMF Color Converter capabilities and LCEVC track muxing support in MP4 muxer.

Community Reaction

Users are excited about the new release, with one user stating:

I feel we’re blessed to have a project like FFmpeg. This open source tool is so important for everyone.

Another user expressed gratitude towards the project, saying:

One of my favorite pieces of software. FFmpeg has done so much for my career. Happy to see it still going strong.

Some users are still hoping for specific features, like Intel QSV encoding on Windows laptops.

Focus Keyword: FFmpeg 9.0