avconv

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  • Linux
Description

Avconv is a free and open source command line tool for audio/video transcoding and conversion. It is part of the Libav project and is an essential part of the FFmpeg multimedia framework. Avconv can be used to convert audio and video from one format to another, or to extract audio from video. It can also be used to create and manipulate audio/video streams. Avconv supports a variety of codecs, including popular ones such as MPEG-4, H.264, AAC, and MP3. It can be used to manipulate audio files, such as creating audio clips, changing the sample rate, or adding effects. Avconv also provides basic video editing tools, such as trimming, cropping, and merging. Avconv can be used to stream audio/video to and from remote sources, such as webcams or streaming services.

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Audio and music applications Video and movie applications

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