I don't know exactly what else is limited by the LGPL version of FFmpeg (apart from the used 246 encoder), but is it possible download the full build LGPL version of FFmpeg but use the (GNU) x246 encoder? However, if you read more about the x246 license, it actually says if your units distributed is less than 100,000 per year, it is free: Can I use FFmpeg in a commercial product?.

This has a great summary overview of the licensing with FFmpeg:

Hence why there are two versions of FFmpeg, from what I understand. GPL version uses by default x246 which has its own licensing.GPL - Regardless how you use ffmpeg, the source needs to be disclosedĪnd the TLDR version between these two FFmpeg versions is (from what I understand):.LGPL - if you use dynamic linking to ffmpeg executable, you do not need to disclose the source.The TLDR version between these two licences (from what I understand is): LGPL - GNU Lesser General Public License.I am exploring all the different license options of distributing a commercial Desktop software that uses FFmpeg.įrom what I understand, there are two versions of FFmpeg full builds that can be downloaded:

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