FFmpeg Plugins

MainConcept^® FFmpeg Plugins make improving visual quality and performance quick and simple with advanced features that are not available with open source, such as Hybrid GPU acceleration, AVC/H.264 or MPEG-2 production formats and xHE-AAC, MPEG-H Audio as well as the only officially approved and certified plugins for AC-3 and E-AC-3 Dolby formats. Perfectly suited for both VOD and live production workflows, our FFmpeg plugins give you the best of both worlds.

The different MainConcept FFmpeg Plugins enable users to create decoding, encoding and transcoding workflows or services based on FFmpeg. They can be deployed on on-premises servers, in the cloud or in hybrid solutions to significantly boost both performance and quality of your audio and video content. The plugins are compliant with FFmpeg 4.4 “Rao” and 6.0 “Von Neumann” as well as the latest FFmpeg 7.1 “Dijkstra” release.

For over 30 years, MainConcept has been recognized as the premier provider of professional video codec technology. Count on us to provide you with professional quality software tools you can rely on.

Resources

Plugin	Datasheet	User guide	Plugin	Datasheet	User guide
Hybrid HEVC Encoder	view	download	MPEG-2 TS Broadcast Delivery	view	download
HEVC Decoder	view	download	MPEG-2 Production Format Encoder	view	download
AVC Broadcast Encoder	view	download	MPEG-H Encoder	view	download
AVC Decoder	view	download	xHE-AAC Encoder	view	download
VVC Encoder	view	download	Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder/Decoder	view	decoder \| encoder

Video Tutorials: How to Install on Windows, How to Install on Ubuntu Linux
MainConcept Customer Forum

Features

VVC/H.266 as the next-generation codec for OTT and Broadcast
Simple plug-in approach for fast integration into existing FFmpeg environments
Live and VOD workflows
VVC/H.266 Main 10 profile, 8-bit and 10-bit, 4:2:0 support
Coding tools for up to 8K resolution
VVC encoding features such as different rate control modes (such as CQT, CBR and VBR HRD, etc.), Quarter Pixel motion compensation, deblocking, SAO, etc.

Additional feature support for deinterlacing, Scene Change Detection, Pyramid B-Frames, etc.
Main and High Tier and levels up to 6.3 support
VVC as the future format embedded in SBTVD and DVB specifications
Ability to tune MainConcept VVC Encoder features via a separate config file
On-premises or cloud deployment
Windows and Linux x86 support

Features

Simple plug-in approach for fast integration with FFmpeg
Ready-to-use presets up to 4K for OTT content creation,
MPEG-DASH & Apple HLS
GPU-accelerated encoding modes on NVIDIA RTX
boards for significantly increased performance without
sacrificing quality
Hardware-accelerated encoding powered by AMD AMF, Intel Quick
Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC
Capability to pass encoding parameters via the FFmpeg command-line or use ready-to-use MainConcept config files with all available codec settings

CPU processes are saved for other tasks or applications
On-premises or in-the-cloud deployment
Up to 30% less bandwidth for live encoding, saving hardware costs and allowing more live streams per server
3rd-party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the Hybrid HEVC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) availability

Features

MainConcept’s industry leading software HEVC/H.265 Decoder natively in FFmpeg
Simple plug-in approach for fast integration with FFmpeg
Optimized decoding and transcoding workflows for superior quality and speed
4:2:0 8-bit (Main), 4:2:0 10-bit (Main 10), 4:2:0 12-bit (Main 12) and 4:2:2 8-bit (Main 4:2:2), 4:2:2 10-bit (Main 4:2:2 10) and 4:4:4 10-bit (Main 4:4:4 10), 4:4:4 12-bit (Main 4:4:4 12) profiles decoding support
Decoding support for all Sony XAVC HEVC streams up to 8K
Interlaced decoding support, including deinterlacing

Hardware-accelerated decoding powered by AMD AMF, Intel Quick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVDEC
Fast Preview Modes for enhanced decoding speed in video editing, surveillance and monitoring
On-premises or cloud deployment
3rd-party patent royalties covered by MainConcept for the HEVC Decoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) support

Features

Simple plugin approach for fast integration with FFmpeg AVC/H.264 encoding support for up to 4:2:2 10-bit (plus 4:2:0 8-bit) and up to level 6.2 (8K)
Real interlaced encoding support compared to other AVC/H.264 encoders in FFmpeg
Pre-configured encoding profiles for professional Sony camcorder content creation like XAVC-Intra and XAVC LongGOP
Pre-configured encoding profiles for professional Panasonic camcorder content creation like P2 AVC-Intra, P2 AVC-ULTRA and P2 AVC LongG
MainConcept MXF Multiplexer or use FFmpeg’s built-in MP4 and MXF multiplexers directly
Ready-to-use profiles, including file format creation for professional camera presets from Sony (XAVC-Intra and XAVC LongGOP) and Panasonic (P2 AVC-Intra, P2 AVC-ULTRA and P2 AVC LongG)

Ready-to-use Python scripts for creating mandatory Panasonic P2 descriptive metadata and folder structure
2-pass encoding support for enhanced quality in file-based workflows
Ready-to-use presets for OTT content creation, MPEG-DASH & Apple HLS
Hardware-accelerated encoding powered by AMD AMF, Intel Quick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVENC
Ability to specify encoding parameters via the FFmpeg command-line or use ready-to-use MainConcept config files with all available codec settings
On-premises or cloud deployment
3rd-party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the AVC Broadcast Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) support

Features

MainConcept’s industry leading software AVC/H.264 Decoder natively in FFmpeg
Simple plug-in approach for fast integration with FFmpeg
Optimized decoding and transcoding workflows for superior quality and speed
Baseline, Main, High, High 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 profile support
8-bit / 10-bit / 12-bit support

Efficient CPU usage
Hardware-accelerated decoding powered by Intel Quick Sync Video and NVIDIA NVDEC
On-premises or cloud deployment
3rd-party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the AVC Decoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) support

Features

Use MainConcept’s industry leading MPEG-2 Transport Stream Multiplexer natively in FFmpeg
MPEG-2 TS multiplexing support for broadcast delivery formats
Single-Program Transport Stream (SPTS) and Multi-Program Transport Streams (MPTS)
Up to four video and four audio tracks
DVB subtitle support
Ready-to-use multiplexer profiles for ATSC and DVB
AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 and MPEG-2 video

Audio works with FFmpeg’s native AAC and AC-3 encoder implementations
Tuning for all MainConcept Multiplexer features for each program and stream using a separate config file
On-premises or cloud deployment
Ability to seamlessly integrate with other MainConcept video encoder plugins for FFmpeg plus FFmpeg’s built-in video encoders
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) support

Features

Capability to use Fraunhofer’s industry-leading xHE-AAC software encoder natively in FFmpeg
The up-and-coming audio format for Android and iOS devices, already adopted by top streamers
Support for:
- xHE-AAC as well as legacy LC AAC, HE-AAC v1 and HE- AAC v2 audio formats
- On-demand (file-to-file) and live xHE-AAC encoding
- On-demand (file-to-file) and live legacy AAC encoding workflows
Encoding for MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS compliant streaming use-cases
Best-in-class audio featuring bitrates of 12-500 kb/s for stereo

Seamless audio bitrate switching for MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS
Mandatory loudness and dynamic range control
On-premises or cloud deployment
Ability to seamlessly integrate with other MainConcept Video Encoder Plugins for FFmpeg plus FFmpeg’s built-in video encoders
Compliance with FFmpeg’s built-in MP4 multiplexer, including fragmented MP4
3rd-party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the xHE-AAC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) support

Features

Capability to use Fraunhofer’s industry-leading MPEG-H software encoder natively in FFmpeg by using a MainConcept plugin
Support for:
- Object-based MPEG-H Audio
- Live MPEG-H Audio encoding workflows
- MPEG-H 3D Audio Baseline and Low Complexity Profiles
- Automatic Fallback mode switch in case of Control Track loss or interruption
Encoding for MPEG-DASH compliant streaming use-cases

Seamless compatibility with other MainConcept Video Encoder Plugins for FFmpeg and FFmpeg’s built-in video encoders
Full compatibility with GPAC’s MP4 multiplexer, incl. fragmented MP4
Standard that has been adopted by ATSC, DVB, TTA (South Korean TV), SBTVD (Brazilian TV) and ATSC 3.0 (South Korea) TV standards
On premise or cloud deployment
Windows and Linux x86 support

Features

Simple plugin approach for fast integration with FFmpeg MPEG-2 encoding support for up to 4:2:2 10-bit
Use MainConcept’s industry leading MPEG-2 software encoder and MXF Multiplexer natively in FFmpeg
Pre-configured profiles for professional Sony XDCAM HD and XDCAM IMX camcorder content creation, including MainConcept MXF multiplexing
Ready-to-use presets for Sony XDCAM EX, DVB, ATSC, DVD, HDV, D10, etc.
Ability to set timecode for Sony XDCAM HD output
Use FFmpeg’s built-in multiplexers like MP4 directly
Use FFmpeg’s built-in audio encoders like PCM or AAC directly
Tune all MainConcept codec features on the command-line and via a separate config file

MainConcept MXF Multiplexer or use FFmpeg’s built-in MP4 and MXF multiplexers directly
Interlaced encoding support
2-pass encoding support for enhanced quality in file-based workflows
On premise or cloud deployment
3rd-party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept for the MPEG-2 Production Format Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM (e.g., Raspberry Pi and Amazon EC2 with AWS Graviton CPUs) support

Features

Use MainConcept’s Dolby Digital Plus Pro software decoder natively in FFmpeg
Officially authorized and certified by Dolby
Broadcast quality AC-3 and E-AC-3 playback support
Support for 32000, 44100 or 48000 Hz sample rates in the decoder
Decoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
Seamlessly integrates with other MainConcept Video Decoder Plugins for FFmpeg but also with FFmpeg’s built-in video decoders and demultiplexers

Simple plug-in approach for fast integration into existing FFmpeg workflows 
On-premises or cloud deployment
3rd-party patent royalties covered by MainConcept for the Dolby Digital Plus Pro Decoder Plugin for FFmpeg
30-days trial purchase without restrictions, click here
Windows and Linux x86 support

Use MainConcept’s Dolby Digital Plus Pro software encoder natively in FFmpeg
Officially authorized and certified by Dolby
Broadcast quality AC-3 and E-AC-3 support
Supports output bit rates from 0.032 to 6.144 Mbit/s
Support for 48000 Hz sample rate in the encoder
Encoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
Pass encoding parameters via ready-to-use MainConcept config files or via command-line
Supports all options and parameters from the Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Low Level SDK library

Seamlessly integrates with other MainConcept Video Encoder Plugins for FFmpeg but also with FFmpeg’s built-in video encoders and multiplexers
Simple plug-in approach for fast integration into existing FFmpeg environments
Live and VOD workflows
On-premises or cloud deployment
3rd-party patent royalties covered by MainConcept for the Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg
30-days trial purchase without restrictions, click here
Windows and Linux x86 support

Non-commercial use

VVC Encoder Plugin

$99

Deploy MainConcept’s VVC/H.266 Encoder into FFmpeg-based live and VOD workflows
Coding tools for VVC 10-bit encoding up to 8K resolution
VVC encoding features like CQT, CBR and VBR rate control, Quarter Pixel motion compensation, deblocking, SAO, etc.
VVC as future format embedded in SBTVD and DVB specifications
Tune MainConcept codec features via a separate config file
Available for Windows and Linux x86

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Non-commercial use

Hybrid HEVC Encoder Plugin

$99

30% more efficient encoding than with x265
Ready-to-use presets for DASH-265 and Apple HLS-HEVC, in up to 8K resolution
Support for HEVC Main and Main 10, 4:2:0 and 4:2:2
Hybrid GPU-accelerated HEVC encoding modes on NVIDIA RTX boards for an optimized blend of quality (software) and performance (hardware) (x86 only)
Available for Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept HEVC/H.265. For purchasing on Linux ARM, please contact sales.

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Non-commercial use

HEVC Decoder Plugin

$49

Ideal for decoding and transcoding workflows based on FFmpeg
Main, Main 10, Main 12 4:2:0 / 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 profile support
8-bit / 10-bit / 12-bit support
Preview modes for accelerated decoding
Works with MainConcept Video Encoder FFmpeg Plugins and FFmpeg’s built-in components.
Available for Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept HEVC/H.265. For purchasing on Linux ARM, please contact sales.

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Non-commercial use

AVC Broadcast Encoder Plugin

$119

All the features and benefits of the MainConcept AVC Encoder Plugin
AVC/H.264 encoding support for up to 4:2:2 10-bit, up to level 6.2 (8K)
Includes the MainConcept MXF Multiplexer
Pre-configured encoding and multiplexer profiles for professional Sony and Panasonic cameras
2-pass support for enhanced quality in file-based encoding
Available for Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept AVC/H.264. For purchasing on Linux ARM, please contact sales.

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Non-commercial use

AVC Decoder Plugin

$39

Ideal for decoding and transcoding workflows based on FFmpeg
Baseline, Main, High, High 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 profile support
8-bit / 10-bit / 12-bit support
Optimized for most efficient CPU usage
Works with MainConcept Video Encoder FFmpeg Plugins and FFmpeg’s built-in components
Available for Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept AVC/H.264. For purchasing on Linux ARM, please contact sales.

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Non-commercial use

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Plugin

$29 (trial license¹)

AC-3 and E-AC-3 encoding support in FFmpeg
Officially approved by Dolby
Supports output bit rates from 0.032 to 6.144 Mbit/s
Support for 48000 Hz sample rate
Encoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
Available for Windows and Linux x86
For non-commercial use (no VM usage)
30-day trial license w/o restrictions²

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept Dolby Digital Plus Pro.

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Contact sales to purchase the full version

1. Refunded upon purchase of full version
2. For a no-cost option, register for the free 30-day demo which includes output restrictions.

Non-commercial use

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Decoder Plugin

$29 (trial license¹)

AC-3 and E-AC-3 decoding support in FFmpeg
Officially approved by Dolby
Support for 32000, 44100 or 48000 Hz sample rates
Decoding of up to 7.1 audio channels
Available for Windows and Linux x86
For non-commercial use (no VM usage)
30-day trial license w/o restrictions²

Discover all the benefits of MainConcept Dolby Digital Plus Pro.

BUY TRIAL

Contact sales to purchase the full version

1. Refunded upon purchase of full version
2. For a no-cost option, register for the free 30-day demo which includes output restrictions.

AutoLive Encoding

Introducing EVA

CMAF: Low-Latency at Scale

Encoding and broadcast quality you can count on

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FFmpeg Plugins 3.3

Easy integration

Better performance than open source

Advanced features

It’s never been so easy to upgrade your workflow.

FFmpeg Products

Two purchase options

Commercial use

Non-commercial use

VVC Encoder Plugin

$99

Non-commercial use

Hybrid HEVC Encoder Plugin

$99

Non-commercial use

HEVC Decoder Plugin

$49

Non-commercial use

AVC Broadcast Encoder Plugin

$119

Non-commercial use

AVC Decoder Plugin

$39

Non-commercial use

xHE-AAC Encoder Plugin

$79

Non-commercial use

MPEG-H Encoder Plugin

$129

Non-commercial use

MPEG-2 TS Broadcast Delivery Plugin

$79

Non-commercial use

MPEG-2 Production Format Encoder Plugin

$109

Non-commercial use

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Encoder Plugin

$29 (trial license1)

Non-commercial use

Dolby Digital Plus Pro Decoder Plugin

$29 (trial license1)

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$29 (trial license¹)

$29 (trial license¹)