How to Convert Video on Android with FFmpeg Using Termux

Converting videos on your Android device allows you to change formats, join clips, compress files, and more. However, most video converter apps have limited functionality.

FFmpeg is a powerful command-line tool for manipulating videos, while Termux provides access to FFmpeg on Android.

Getting Set Up

To get started, you need to:

1. Install Termux from the Play Store
2. Open Termux and enter commands to update packages, grant storage permission, and install FFmpeg
3. Create directories for the converted files
4. Download a file editor to simplify sharing files with Termux

With these quick setup steps completed, you're ready to start converting videos using FFmpeg.

Converting a Video

Follow this simple process to convert videos with FFmpeg:

1. Save the FFmpeg script provided in a file named convert.sh
2. Make the file executable
3. Run the script by passing the video file path as an argument
4. FFmpeg will process the video and output the converted file to the designated folder

The conversion settings in the script utilize optimal codecs and compression to reduce file size dramatically without sacrificing visible video quality.

Customizing Conversion Settings

The capabilities of FFmpeg allow endless customization of conversion parameters. You can:

1. Target different output formats
2. Specify audio/video codecs
3. Tweak codec compression level
4. Set output resolution and frame rate
5. Add subtitles or watermarks

Take advantage of FFmpeg's broad format support and configurable codec settings to tailor video conversions to your specific needs.

Conclusion

With FFmpeg and Termux, it's easy to convert video files on your Android device.

The guide above outlines the essential steps to get set up and perform high quality video conversions using customizable FFmpeg parameters.