How to Install and Run ffmpeg?

In this section, we will see how to install and run ffmpeg. We will install the ffmpeg on the Kali Linux machine and stop the running ffmpeg service from the remote machine Ubuntu. So, firstly to install the tool on a Kali Linux machine, we need to execute the below steps:

Step 1: Update the System

In the very first step, we need to update all the repositories and packages on the Kali Linux system, so to update the repositories, we need to execute the below command in the terminals.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install ffmpeg

Once the repositories are been updated, we can further install the ffmpeg tool by using the apt manager. We need to execute the installation command in the terminal.

sudo apt install ffmpeg

Step 3: Run ffmpeg

Once the tool is been installed, we can start or assign some work to the tool. As the work is been assigned, we can stop this work from the remote machine by logging into the Kali machine through the SSH Protocol. To start the ffmpeg with some work, we can execute the below command.

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.avi

In the Linux environment, FFmpeg is a powerful multimedia processing tool that enables users to convert, record, and stream audio and video files. When working with FFmpeg remotely, it may become necessary to stop its processes under certain circumstances. To stop FFmpeg remotely, you typically employ methods such as sending signals or commands to the running process. One common approach is using the kill command and the process ID (PID) of the FFmpeg process. This can be done through SSH (Secure Shell) or other remote access methods. In this article, we will see the detailed steps to stop ffmpeg remotely.