ffmulticonverter

ffmulticonverter [options]

-h, --help
    Show help message and exit.

-v, --version
    Display program version and exit.

--lang LANG
    Set language code (e.g., 'en', 'fr'; default: system locale).

FF MultiConverter is a user-friendly graphical interface for converting audio, video, and image files on Linux. Built with Python and PyQt, it simplifies multimedia processing by integrating backends like FFmpeg for video/audio, ImageMagick or GraphicsMagick for images.

Key features include drag-and-drop support, batch conversion, preset profiles for common formats (e.g., MP4, MP3, JPG), custom codec settings, metadata editing, and file renaming patterns. It handles a wide range of input/output formats without needing command-line expertise.

Ideal for quick conversions, thumbnails, GIF creation, or audio extraction. Runs on X11/Wayland desktops; no server mode. Source available on GitHub for customization.

GUI-only tool; requires desktop environment and external dependencies like FFmpeg. No CLI batch mode. Conversions may fail if backends lack codec support. Not for real-time streaming.

Needs FFmpeg, ImageMagick/GraphicsMagick, and Python Qt5. Install via distro packages (e.g., apt install ffmulticonverter).

Drag files to window, select format/preset, adjust settings, click Convert. Monitor progress in tabs; supports multi-threading.

Originated as open-source project by developer 'i96894' around 2011. Evolved from simple FFmpeg frontend to multi-backend GUI. Actively maintained on GitHub; Python 2/3 ports. Popular in Linux distros via repos or pip.

ffmpeg(1), imagemagick(1), graphicsmagick(1)