ffMediaMaster 1.1.1

ffMediaMaster puts FFmpeg's video and audio conversion power behind normal menus, buttons and presets, so you never have to type a command.

It is the new name of myFFmpeg, made by the same developer, OSBytes, and version 1.1.1 is the current release.

A licence costs 22 euros, while free tools cover much of the same ground - the comparison further down shows where each one wins.

What ffMediaMaster Actually Does

FFmpeg is the free engine behind countless video tools, but it only works from the command line. ffMediaMaster gives it a window: you add files, pick a preset or set the options, and it builds and runs the FFmpeg command for you.

• Convert almost anything. MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, MXF and many more, with H.264, HEVC, AV1, ProRes, DNxHR and the other codecs your FFmpeg build supports.
• Work in batches. Process up to eight files at once, or join any number of clips into one file.
• Use ready-made presets. Phones, game consoles, YouTube, TikTok and WhatsApp, plus professional formats such as ProRes, XDCAM and AVC-Intra.
• Edit on the way. Trim, crop, add subtitles or burn them in, apply over 60 video filters and adjust or normalise the audio.
• Encode on the graphics card. Fast H.264, HEVC and AV1 through Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA NVENC and AMD AMF.

More than 450 FFmpeg options sit behind the simple view, so experienced users can still fine-tune every detail.

You Need FFmpeg Too

ffMediaMaster does not include FFmpeg, for licensing reasons. Without it, the program only shows technical information about your files.

Get a static Windows build from our FFmpeg page, which is the type the developer recommends, then point ffMediaMaster's FFmpeg Manager at it. Our guide on how to install FFmpeg on Windows walks through the first step.

What Is New in ffMediaMaster 1.1.1

• Colour editor. Brightness, contrast, white balance, shadows and more, with over 80 professional colour presets (LUTs) and a before-and-after compare.
• Overlay and crop editors. Add logos or picture-in-picture video, and crop by hand or remove black borders automatically.
• Video quality check. Compare a converted file with the original using VMAF, PSNR and SSIM scores, the measures streaming services use.
• Thumbnail contact sheets. One image showing a grid of frames from a video, handy for previews and catalogues.
• Live preview and easier setup. Real-time previews, a batch import wizard, and simpler switches for hardware encoding.
• H.266/VVC encoding. Uses the VVenC encoder, which only works if your FFmpeg build includes it.

It also adds WebVTT subtitles, animated PNG and AVIF support, and faster file importing. For a standalone H.266 encoder to experiment with, see UVG266.

Price and Licence

The download runs as a shareware copy, and a licence key turns it into the full version. A licence costs 22 euros, covers every 1.x update, and is paid through Paddle by card or PayPal.

Owners of myFFmpeg 1 to 5 can upgrade for 14 euros from the welcome screen of ffMediaMaster. The older myFFmpeg 5.6 installer is still on the download list for anyone who needs it.

ffMediaMaster or a Free Converter?

Plenty of free programs also drive FFmpeg or a similar engine. The question is which features you will actually use.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

The tell is how many options you touch: if every job ends in "MP4 for my phone" or "upload to YouTube", HandBrake does that for free. If you only want to cut out a section without re-encoding, LosslessCut is quicker.

Mac users need a different program. ffMediaMaster is Windows-only, and the same developer makes ffWorks for macOS.

Useful Companions

Before converting, check what a file contains with MediaInfo or the online Codec Finder.

To fix the timing of a subtitle file before burning it in, use Subtitle Edit.

To change tracks in an MKV without converting it at all, MKVToolNix is the faster tool. More converters are in the Video Encoders category.

Quick questions

Download ffMediaMaster 1.1.1 and try it before you buy, or tell us how you got on if you have used it before.