
š¬ How to Install FFmpeg on CentOS 7: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
If youāre building a multimedia server or working with video streaming in 2025, FFmpeg is an absolute must-have. Known for its powerful video/audio encoding, decoding, and streaming capabilities, FFmpeg remains the top tool for developers and media professionals. Here’s how you install it quickly and reliably on CentOS 7, one of the most stable production environments today. š Step 1: Update Your CentOS System First things firstāmake sure everything is up-to-date. sudo yum update -y š Step 2: Install the EPEL and RPM Fusion Repositories You’ll need access to third-party repositories. Install them with: sudo yum install epel-release -y sudo yum localinstall --nogpgcheck https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/el/rpmfusion-free-release-7.noarch.rpm -y š Step 3: Install FFmpeg on CentOS 7 Once repositories are enabled, you’re ready to...