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ffWorks Changelog

What's new in ffWorks 4.0.6

Apr 8, 2024
  • Now compatible with the new FFmpeg 7.0 version.
  • The audio ‘pan' filter is now used for splitting audio channels.
  • Added support for video codec DXV (MOV and MKV containers).
  • Added contextual right click menu ’Show in Finder’ in the FFmpeg manager.
  • Added 'AV1 8bit [.mp4]' and 'AV1 10bit [.mp4]' presets.
  • Optimised encoding to HEVC (with default preset settings).
  • Removed FFmpeg option -psnr.
  • ALAC by default now uses hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Now saves the audio filter EBU128 and Loudness Normalization values correctly to user presets.

New in ffWorks 4.0.3 (Mar 22, 2024)

  • It is now possible to encode to DTS with 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 channel layouts.
  • Now uses the audio ‘pan' filter when splitting channels to separate streams with newer FFmpeg versions.
  • Added support for audio DTS in MP4 containers.
  • Faster creating trimming preview image.
  • The Video stream selector can now handle files with more than 9 video streams.

New in ffWorks 4.0.2 (Mar 8, 2024)

  • Added aspect ratio 9:16 and 5:4 in the cropping editor.
  • Added preference option ‘ Update progress frequency’.
  • Interlaced video is now shown as progressive in Color Adjustment, Cropping and Overlay editors.
  • It is now possible to convert AnimGIF to any other format.
  • Improved FFmpeg search feature.
  • Improved and faster encoding to H265 with the default settings.
  • Fixed issue creating Droplets with special chars in name.
  • Fixed some cosmetic UI problems.

New in ffWorks 4.0.1 (Feb 16, 2024)

  • Added a view sizesplitter in the FFmpeg Manager.
  • Added option 'Write deprecated gama atom’.
  • You can now only select sane values for 'Gamma value for gama atom’.
  • Improved default quality for AV1 encoding.
  • Copying option 'enable no autorotation when decoding’ now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue entering a target file size .
  • Fixed issue using the 'Set target type’.
  • Fixed issue loading old presets that uses bitrate mode.
  • Fixed issue with progress display.
  • General small fixes and improvements.

New in ffWorks 4.0.0 (Feb 1, 2024)

  • New Color Adjustment editor.
  • New Overlay editor.
  • New Cropping editor.
  • New Video Quality Metrics feature.
  • New FFmpeg Manager.
  • New batch import Wizard.
  • Hardware accelerated encoding is now easier to enable for AVC, HEVC and ProRes (via Video options or Advanced options)
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding on Apple Silicon systems.
  • Added video Quality Mode (usable for hardware accelerated encoding on Apple Silicon devices)
  • Added VideoToolBox option 'Prioritize encoding speed'.
  • Added Videotoolbox option 'H264 Coder'.
  • Added Videotoolbox option 'Require constant bit rate (macOS 13 or newer)'.
  • Added preview option 'FFmpeg-Pipe'. This enabled fast realtime previewing using the FFmpeg Pipe protocol to NSView. Choose ffPlay (and install ffPlay) for even faster realtime previewing.
  • Added 'ffPlay' to preference option 'Preview Player'.
  • Added 'ffPlay Video Size' preference option.
  • Rewrote ImageToMovie feature.
  • You can now batch convert Images-to-Movie.
  • You can now add audio when converting Images-to-Movie.
  • You can now add unlimited Overlay filters.
  • Added support for H264 in .mxf containers.
  • Added Production preset AVC-Intra 100 [.mxf]
  • Added Production preset XDCAM HD 35 [.mxf]
  • Added Production preset XDCAM HD 422 [.mxf]
  • Added Production preset HEVC 10bit Lossless [.mov]
  • Added on/off switch to enable/disable filters.
  • Much faster importing files (up to 50% faster).
  • Drop zones now have 6 targets.
  • Improved/Optimised compiling command-lines.
  • Added support for APNG (Animated PNG).
  • Added APNG Looping option.
  • Improved custom de/encoding options.
  • Larger custom de/encoding text fields.
  • Added option 'Exclude Options'.
  • Added video option 'Invert aspect ratio'.
  • Now checks if there is an audio stream or audio passthru is enabled when adding audio filters.
  • Thumbnails now have the correct aspect ratio.
  • Improved setting the video buffer size.
  • Improved encoding to MPEG-PS containers.
  • Extended the text field (Draw Text video filter).
  • Improved showing the destination information in the batch view.
  • Added x264 option 'Frame-packing'.
  • Added HAP [.mov] and HAP-Q [.mov] presets.
  • Improved audio Channel Mapping filter.
  • Improved FFmpeg option search engine.
  • Added preference option 'Show extended stream info in stream selectors'.
  • Now by default encodes DVVIDEO to MOV container instead of DV container (you can always change this in the General/Container Extension option).
  • Added ProRes4444XQ preset.
  • Now sets the Pixelformat correctly when enabling HEVC hardware accelerated encoding with Profile MAIN10.
  • Now auto enables copying Apple metadata when encoding to MP4 and MOV containers (disable this in the Advanced/MOV-MP4 options).
  • Now auto fills the width and height values in the ZScale filter.
  • Now correctly does not add -s and -aspect options when using the ZScale video filter.
  • Improved 'Render real Timecode' (now also reads metadata timecode).
  • Fixed issue setting the Max Muxing Queue Size value.
  • Added preference option 'Hide Preview Window border'.
  • Added presets for TikTok and Whatsapp.
  • Added several quality options for Cineform HD.
  • AAC option 'AAC-Main prediction' is now disabled by default.
  • Added subtitles option 'Time offset'.
  • Added Native AAC option 'AAC Coder' (Two loop searching method, ANMR method and fast search)
  • Added Native AAC option 'Force M/S stereo coding'.
  • Added Native AAC option 'Intensity stereo coding'.
  • Added Native AAC option 'Perceptual noise substitution'.
  • Added Native AAC option 'Temporal noise shaping'.
  • Added Native AAC option 'AAC-Main prediction'.
  • Improved handling complex filters.
  • Improved handling ProRes profiles.
  • Added scaler dither options 'none', 'arithmetic dither, based using addition' and 'arithmetic dither, based using xor'.
  • Does not add the -ss option when it is set to 0.
  • Added 80 new pro LUT files.
  • Added text color option for Render Timecode video filter.
  • Now checks if video size is valid when encoding to HAP.
  • Now auto sets the languages when adding subtitles.
  • Added iPhone 15 preset.
  • Fixed issue copy/paste settings when the video color curve filter is used.
  • Added support for .acv files for the Color Curves video filter.
  • Added support for DNxHD 10bit
  • Added preset DNxHD 10bit [.mov]
  • Better handling pre- and suffix file naming.
  • Added option 'Add Cover Art' for MP3 files.
  • Added option 'Cover Art file path'.
  • Changed icon set for preview button (more logical).
  • Added option 'Remove Video Rotation Metadata'.
  • Selecting x264 profile “High10’ now also set the pixelformat correctly.
  • Added preset for EAC3 audio only.
  • Cleaned up unneeded FFmpeg options when not needed.
  • Added SVT-AV1 option'Enable writing of HDR metadata'.
  • Added SVT-AV1 option 'Bitstream profile'.
  • Added SVT-AV1 option 'Disable Dynamic GOP'.
  • SVT-AV1 options are now moved to svtav1-params.
  • Added switch to disable audio and filter filters.
  • Added new Advanced menu item 'MOV/MP4 options'.
  • Added support for .avif files.
  • Added support TrueHD for MPEGTS containers.
  • Added preference option 'Batch View Color Set'.
  • Added FPS video filter.
  • Added Telecine2 video filter.
  • Added option 'First Field'.
  • Added option 'Pattern'.
  • Thumbnails are now created after scanning files (read: faster importing files).
  • Added Cancel button when importing files.
  • Improved creating Thumbnails files (when enabled in the preferences).
  • Added option 'Write zero-length name string in hdlr atoms within mdia and minf atoms'.
  • Added option 'Skip writing of sidx atom'.
  • Added option 'Write a global sidx index at the start of the file'.
  • Added option 'Delay writing the initial moov until the first fragment is cut'.
  • Added option 'Set the default-base-is-moof flag in tfhd atoms'.
  • Added option 'Omit the base data offset in tfhd atoms'.
  • Added option 'Write colr atom even if the color info is unspecified'.
  • Added option 'Make the initial moov atom empty'.
  • Added option 'Fragment at video keyframes'.
  • Added option 'Fragment at every frame'.
  • Added new Advanced MOVFLAGS Options.
  • Moved 'Write Moov Atom at start of file (Optimize video for streaming)' from General options to Advanced options.
  • Moved 'Write a separate Moov Atom for each track' from General options to Advanced options.
  • Moved 'Add RTP hinting tracks to the output file' from General options to Advanced options.
  • Moved 'Disable Nero chapter markers (chpl atom)' from General options to Advanced options.
  • Added button 'Set' for selecting the processed file (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added button 'Set' for selecting the reference file (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'VMAF' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'PSNR' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'SSIM' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'CAMBI' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'PSNR-HVS' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'CIEDE2000' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'VMAF model' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'Metrics Threads' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'Metrics Subsampling' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added button 'Analyse' (Video Quality Metrics).
  • Added option 'Brightness' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Contrast' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Saturation' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Gamma' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Vibrancy' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Vignette' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Blur/Sharpen' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Noise' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Temperature' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Color Level Red' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Color Level Green' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Color Level Blue' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Shadows' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Rotate' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Black Balance' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'White Balance' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Convert Colorspace' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Apply LUT preset' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added button 'Compare' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added button 'Reset' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added button 'Preview' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added button 'Compare' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added button 'Reset' (Color Adjustment editor).
  • Added option 'Mode' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Modulus' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Scale to squarepixels' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Top' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Bottom' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Left' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Right' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Rescale size after cropping' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Set aspect ratio' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Hide Raster' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Raster Size' (Cropping).
  • Added button 'Preview' (Cropping).
  • Added option 'Apply Scaling' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Loop' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Transparency' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Position' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Offset X' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Offset Y' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Hide Boundaries'. (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Hide Raster' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'Raster Size' (Overlay).
  • Added button 'Preview' (Overlay).
  • Added button 'Remove Overlay' (Overlay).
  • Added option 'CPU Used' (AV1 AOM).
  • Added Audio stream selector (Wizard).
  • Added Video stream selector (Wizard).
  • Added Subtitle stream selector (Wizard).
  • It is now possible to add all available audio, subtitles and video streams using the wizard.
  • Improved creating thumbnails.
  • Added option 'Sequential Numbering' when exporting to images.
  • Improved quality when exporting to .jpg images.
  • It is now possible to copy all subtitles with the Passthru Wizard.
  • Added main tool button 'Video Quality Metrics'.
  • Added batch view button for Video Quality Metrics.
  • Added VP9 option 'Lossless Mode'.
  • Added VP9 option 'Number of tile rows to use'.
  • Added VP9 option 'Number of tile columns to use'.
  • Added VP9 option 'Enable row based multi-threading'.
  • Added VP9 option 'Corpus vbr complexity midpoint'.
  • Added VP9 option 'Enable temporal dependency model'.
  • Added VP9 option 'Min. reference frame interval'.
  • Added VPX option 'Sharpness'.
  • Added VPX option 'Tune'.
  • Adapted VPX option arnr-maxframes for the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Adapted VPX option arnr-strength for the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Adapted VPX option arnr-type for the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Added option 'Use Hardware Accelerated Encoding' (video options).
  • Added button 'Advanced' for opening the Advanced Video Hardware Accelerated Encoding options.
  • Added option 'Use Hardware Accelerated Encoding' (audio options).
  • Added button 'Advanced' for opening the Advanced Audio Hardware Accelerated Encoding options.
  • Added preference option 'Add Metadata Rotation when Rotation is detected'.
  • Better switching between video Bitrate, Quality and CRF mode.
  • Added 'Video Size Width' preference option.
  • Added ALAC support for MKV containers.
  • Added video filter 'Normalize'.
  • Added option 'Frames to use for smoothing'.
  • Added option 'Independence Ratio'.
  • Added option 'Strength'.
  • Added video filter 'Photosensitivity'.
  • Added option 'Frames to use when filtering'.
  • Added option 'Detection threshold factor'.
  • Added option 'Skip Pixels when sampling frames'.
  • Added Video Noise filter.
  • Added option 'Set Noise Seed'.
  • Added option 'Set Noise Strength'.
  • Added option 'Averaged temporal noise (smoother)'.
  • Added option 'Mix random noise with a (semi)regular pattern'.
  • Added option 'Temporal noise (noise pattern changes between frames)'.
  • Added option 'Uniform noise (gaussian otherwise)'.
  • Added option 'Exclude options'.
  • Added Custom Filter option.
  • Added support for OPUS audio for AV1.
  • Added support for OGG audio for AV1.
  • Added remove button for each batch.
  • Moved preset selector to right pane. Note: it is still possible to change presets in the batch view.
  • Added option 'Chroma sample location'.
  • Audio and Video options can now be opened at the same time.
  • SVT-AV1 is now the default AV1 encoder.
  • Improved importing FFmpeg files.
  • Improved Droplet creator.
  • Added option 'Copy Data Stream Timecode (if available)'.
  • Now also handles Data streams.
  • Now checks if bitrate mode is enabled when selecting 2pass encoding.
  • Improved auto cropping.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved color handling.
  • Added 'Analyse Loudness' option.
  • Improved audio passthru wizard.
  • Added Video Stream selector (for containers with multi video streams).
  • Removed restriction to use both soft subtitles and hardburn subtitles.
  • The Subtitles wizard now also recognise mov_text subtitles.
  • Rearranged the video and audio menus.
  • Now accepts .dtshd files.
  • Now uses correct syntax for profiles when using hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Now gives a warning when trying to add subtitles when no video stream is available.
  • Now automatically enabled 'Moov at start' when setting video codec to AV1.
  • Added Analyse window.
  • Removed NSVisualEffectView from commandline editor for better readability.
  • Fixed issue saving audio streams to separate audio files.

New in ffWorks 3.8.1 (Dec 20, 2023)

  • Improved loading speed for presets.
  • Improved compatibility for older FFmpeg versions (

New in ffWorks 3.8.0 (Nov 29, 2023)

  • Partly rewritten FFmpeg commandline compiler for newer FFmpeg versions.
  • Added support for .m4b and .mmf files.
  • Added support for 1920x1080 HD1080i/24fps DNxHD (with correct bitrates).
  • Added auto anamorphic aspect ratios.
  • Added extra checks to prevent source file overwriting.
  • Improved handling FFmpeg daily builds from 20 november and newer.
  • Improved hard burning embedded subtitles.
  • Improved merging files using concat.
  • Improved still previews rendering.
  • Improved subtitles rendering for some languages with HarfBuzz
  • Fixed issue setting Aspect Ratio to 2.20:1
  • Fixed issue importing DPX and SGI files.
  • Fixed issue resuming and paused process.
  • Fixed issue with a ‘Done' action causing the next queue item to be marked as ready.
  • Fixed issue using Cropping with higher values than movie width/height.
  • Fixed issue setting the audio settings when video passthru is enabled.

New in ffWorks 3.7.2 (Nov 22, 2023)

  • Added FFmpeg compile script link (Add FFmpeg window).
  • The 'Check Integrity’ feature now works again when using the latest FFmpeg version.
  • Fixed issue that could result in ffWorks to hang when adding large media files.
  • Fixed issue scanning media files.

New in ffWorks 3.7.1 (Nov 12, 2023)

  • Fixed issue encoding to H265/HEVC (regression issue introduced in 3.6.4)
  • Improved quality using hardware accelerated encoding to H264 and H265.

New in ffWorks 3.7.0 (Oct 13, 2023)

  • Rewritten FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved initialising installed FFmpeg file(s).
  • Improved Main HEVC 10bit preset.
  • Added support for “1:1 10bit rgba" support for MOV format.
  • Enabling ‘SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info’ auto enables 10bit
  • Now saves the Wav option ‘Write BEXT chunk’ to user presets.
  • Now shows a warning when running a Intel FFmpeg on a Apple Silicon device.
  • Improved merging/concat MPEGPS and MPEGTS files.
  • You can now add unlimited sizes for DASH files.
  • Fixed memory leak when closing FFmpeg threads when running Intel bases systems.
  • Exporting movie to TGA 8bpp 24bit does not throw an error when files are bigger than 10Gb
  • Fixed issue when selecting ARIB STD-B67 (Color Transfer Characteristic).
  • Fixed issue switching FFmpeg files.
  • Fixed issue changing the destination file name.
  • Fixed issue using FFmpeg daily builds from 4 oct and newer.
  • Fixed memory leak in FFmpeg log window.

New in ffWorks 3.6.5 (Oct 6, 2023)

  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue encoding to MKV with HEVC and FLAC.
  • Fixed issue checking if re-encoding is needed when merging files with AVC or HEVC video codecs.
  • Entering invalid characters in the metadata Title, Album, Composer, … fields are now ignored.

New in ffWorks 3.6.4 (Sep 26, 2023)

  • Compatible with macOS 14
  • Fixed memory leak when adding external audio files.
  • Fixed issue using Audio Merge filter and setting the channel layout to. 7.1
  • Fixed issue initialising FFmpeg when running macOS 14

New in ffWorks 3.6.3 (Sep 10, 2023)

  • Added some colorspace matrix values in the ZScale video filter.
  • Fixed adding older Intel FFmpeg versions (note: it is not recommended to use older FFmpeg version - we recommend using the latest 6.0 iteration).
  • Fixed issue adding the Dynamic Normalizer audio filter.
  • Fixed issue when enabling preference option ‘Create Thumbnail’.
  • Fixed small graphics glitch in WatchFolder on/off button.

New in ffWorks 3.6.2 (Sep 1, 2023)

  • Rewrote code to compiling audio filter chains.
  • Slight faster and optimised H265 presets.
  • Improved (and much faster) handling Watch folders when running on Apple Silicon devices.
  • Improved Channel Mapping audio filter.
  • The x265/HEVC ‘Enable Ultra HD Blu-ray format support’ option is now correctly compiled in the commandline.
  • Now correctly reads non-compliant LUT files.
  • Now saves the audio Exciter filter values to user presets.
  • Fixed issue when using the latest daily FFmpeg builds when encoding to MKV format.
  • Fixed typo in Colorspace dropdown menu.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.

New in ffWorks 3.6.1 (Aug 25, 2023)

  • Added support for .sox files.
  • Now auto select AAC encoder to keep compatibility when necessary.
  • Encoding to MJPEG in MOV containers now works (does not create zero size files).
  • Now also creates thumbnails when the movie length is less than 1 second.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostics.
  • Fixed issue exporting DVD_Subtitles

New in ffWorks 3.6.0 (Aug 11, 2023)

  • Add support for .nuv and .pva media files.
  • Add support for RAWVIDEO in MKV containers.
  • Added several help tags.
  • Support for lossless WEBP codec.
  • Overlay filter settings are now correctly saved as userpresets when more than 1 overlay is used.
  • Much better handling different FFmpeg versions.
  • Removed all -strict options that are not needed anymore for the newer FFmpeg versions.
  • Selecting MAIN10, Pixelformat is now also set to 10bit. (VideoToolBox hardware accelerated encoding).
  • Now deletes all temporary files created when using 2 pass encoding.
  • Improved compiling complex video filter chains.
  • Improved handling rotate metadata.
  • Improved watchfolder scanning (faster).
  • Update to the latest MediaInfo version.
  • Fixed issue saving thumbnails.
  • Fixed problem loading some default device presets.
  • Fixed issue removing dropzones.
  • Fixed issue setting HAP quality to HAP-Q.
  • Fixed issue encoding to AAC and HEVC (MP4 containers).
  • Fixed issue when using the padding video filter and the source file has rotate metadata.

New in ffWorks 3.5.5 (Aug 4, 2023)

  • Improved merging files when source files have timestamp issues.
  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue adding -r option when it is not needed.
  • Fixed issue changing presets and rotate metadata is present.
  • Selecting x264 profile “High10’ now also sets the pixelformat correctly.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets.

New in ffWorks 3.5.2 (Aug 2, 2023)

  • Addressed issue importing FFmpeg files when running macOS Sonoma latest beta.
  • Fixed memory leak when removing batchfiles.

New in ffWorks 3.5.1 (Jun 28, 2023)

  • Fixed critical issue calculating the GOP size (when set to auto and to x10).

New in ffWorks 3.5.0 (Jun 23, 2023)

  • Added size 1440x1080 for DNxHD.
  • Now checks if VideoToolBox is available when enabling hardware accelerated encoding (H264, H265 and Prores).
  • Slighly faster importing files.
  • Now correctly uses ARIB STD-B67 color transfer char when encoding iPhone created HEVC movies.
  • Encoding to HEVC 12bit now works as expected (set Pixel format to 12bit compatible format).
  • Option 'SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info' is now saved in user presets.
  • Added several option help hints (Advanced options).
  • Improved iPhone presets that uses HEVC.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved passthru wizard for MKV containers.
  • Crerating the DASH Manifest file now works when enabled.
  • Fixed memory leak when releasing FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue with 2pass encoding and CRF value is set.
  • Fixed out of bounds CRF value error.
  • Fixed issue encodibng to animated GIF.
  • Fixed issue when enabling HAPAlpha quality.
  • Fixed issue editing the options for the 'Frame Motion Interpolation' video filter.
  • Fixed issue when running ffWorks and FFmpeg on macOS 14 (beta)
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.

New in ffWorks 3.4.5 (Jun 18, 2023)

  • Added support for .evo files an d.nsv files.
  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Faster reading MediaInfo data.
  • Fixed issue compiling video complex filter chains.
  • Fixed issue configuring FFmpeg when running macOS 13.5 (also fixed for macOS 14.0 beta 1)
  • Fixed issue importing and verifying FFmpeg files when running macOS 13.5 (also fixed for macOS 14.0 beta 1)

New in ffWorks 3.4.3 (Jun 6, 2023)

  • Fixed issue compiling video complex filter chains.

New in ffWorks 3.4.2 (May 26, 2023)

  • GOP size can now be set to extreme values (up to 1000x FPS).
  • Improved adding FFmpeg files.
  • Improved handling sequancial numbered images for converting images to movie.
  • Improved reading colorspace and color primaries from source file.
  • Rewrote code to create DASH files.
  • Fixed issue setting the segment duration in seconds.
  • Removed obsolete code for using Apple DVA hardware accelerated encoding.

New in ffWorks 3.4.1 (May 16, 2023)

  • Fixed issue importing folders (regression bug in 3.4)
  • Rewrote a nd improved code for complex filter handling.
  • Now also accepts .gfx files.
  • Added several help tags.
  • Added MP3 audio option ‘Bitrate Mode’.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Improved default AV1 settings (faster encoding).
  • Improved calculating bitrate according BPP.
  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Improved droplet feature (faster processing dropped files).
  • Improved handling mapping when using the Audio Merge filter.
  • Removed the NSVisualEffectView for Commandline Editing window (better readability).
  • Convert 360 video filter now works when source has cubemapping.
  • The motion compensation deinterlace video filter now uses the fast mode by default.
  • Now uses the default FFmpeg values for the Decimate video filter.
  • Fixed issue exporting subtitles.
  • Fixed issue merging audio streams.
  • Fixed issue pausing/resuming encoding.
  • Fixed memoryleak when displaying the FFmpeg log window.
  • Fixed issue when using YADIF deinterlacing and cropping at the same time.
  • Fixed issue using double values in the Time Trimmer filter.
  • Fixed issue using the DNxHD preset with video size HD720/50

New in ffWorks 3.4.0 (May 5, 2023)

  • Rewrote and improved code for complex filter handling.
  • Now also accepts .gfx files.
  • Added several help tags.
  • Added MP3 audio option ‘Bitrate Mode’.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Improved default AV1 settings (faster encoding).
  • Improved calculating bitrate according BPP.
  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Improved droplet feature (faster processing dropped files).
  • Improved handling mapping when using the Audio Merge filter.
  • Removed the NSVisualEffectView for Commandline Editing window (better readability).
  • Convert 360 video filter now works when source has cubemapping.
  • The motion compensation deinterlace video filter now uses the fast mode by default.
  • Now uses the default FFmpeg values for the Decimate video filter.
  • Fixed issue exporting subtitles.
  • Fixed issue merging audio streams.
  • Fixed issue pausing/resuming encoding.
  • Fixed memoryleak when displaying the FFmpeg log window.
  • Fixed issue when using YADIF deinterlacing and cropping at the same time.
  • Fixed issue using double values in the Time Trimmer filter.
  • Fixed issue using the DNxHD preset with video size HD720/50

New in ffWorks 3.3.7 (Apr 25, 2023)

  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg 6 or newer.

New in ffWorks 3.3.6 (Apr 10, 2023)

  • Changed preset 'H265 Main Profile 10bit HDR [.mp4]’ to H265 Main Profile 10bit HDR [.mov] (with support for ARIB STD-B67 color transfer characteristic).
  • Now displays a message when no audio and video passthru is possible when using the Passthru wizard.
  • When encoding to 8K UHD, the aspect ratio is now correctly set.
  • Added support for HEVC Main444-12.
  • Added iPhone 14 preset.
  • Improved handling custom encoding options.
  • Improved bitrate presets for HEVC encoding.
  • Fixed loading user presets and boolean filter options.

New in ffWorks 3.3.5 (Mar 26, 2023)

  • Improved handling FFmpeg mapping.
  • When using the Audio Merge filter, the original audio stream is now automatically removed.
  • Added '1:1 10-bit RGB' support (MOV containers).
  • CRF fp values for x265 are now correctly compiled (commandline).
  • Improved handling PGS subtitles.
  • Now only adds ‘Set timebase’ when needed (copy streams).
  • Added option ‘LumaMatrix Horizontal Size’.
  • Removed workaround when using VideoToolBox HEVC (not needed anymore with newer FFmpeg builds).
  • Fixed UI glitch.

New in ffWorks 3.3.4 (Mar 15, 2023)

  • AV1 preset can now be set to 13. By default 10.
  • Improved AV1 encoding (much faster by default).
  • Now uses by default the SVT AV1 encoder for AV1.
  • By default CRF value is set to 50 for AV1 encoding.
  • By default GOP size is now set to 10xFPS for AV1 encoding.
  • Slightly faster importing large quantity of files.
  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Exporting to .jpg images is now by default at high quality.
  • Fixed issue adding subtitles when subtitle file is damaged.

New in ffWorks 3.3.3 (Mar 1, 2023)

  • Fixed issue when saving user presets with video filters. (urgent fix).
  • Fixed issue verifying universal FFmpeg build files.

New in ffWorks 3.3.2 (Feb 24, 2023)

  • Now works with the latest FFmpeg 6 branch.
  • Improved Padding filter (auto padding to 16:9).
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Fixed issue with latest MediaInfo version.
  • Fixed issue when saving user preset when LUT 3D video filter is added.

New in ffWorks 3.3.1 (Feb 10, 2023)

  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo 22.12
  • Improved handling bitrate buffer sizes when using hardware accelerated encoding to H264 and H265.
  • Improved handling x265/HEVC Dolby Vision Profiles.
  • Improved encoding to segments (by default timestamps are reset for each segment).
  • Updated the values for Motion Estimation Method to the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Fixed issue saving the preview player when selecting the INNA player.
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘Write Timecode (Advanced options).
  • Fixed encoding to Prores with hardware accelerated encoding (VideoToolBox) and profile set to Auto.
  • Fixed issue using AAC hardware accelerated encoding and AAC mode set to Constant Bitrate.
  • Settings of the Video Stabilisation filter are now correctly saved in user presets.

New in ffWorks 3.3.0 (Jan 27, 2023)

  • Added support for 6 channel Vorbis audio streams.
  • Rewritten code to handle FFmpeg errors.
  • Improved all presets using HEVC.
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding with VideoToolBox.
  • Improved entering values in Combo box controls (no need to hit Enter anymore).
  • Improved support for comma separated file names.
  • Improved support for FLAC in MP4 containers.
  • Queue is automatically paused when not enough disk space is available.
  • Deblock video filter now works correctly.
  • Fixed issue reading chapter files.
  • Fixed issue with queue status not being updated.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.

New in ffWorks 3.2.15 (Jan 19, 2023)

  • Added ability to encode very large size images to video (images to video feature).
  • Improved initialising FFmpeg.
  • Improved the quality settings for video bitrates.
  • Improved extracting subtitles.
  • Better FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue calculating bitrate buffer sizes.

New in ffWorks 3.2.14 (Jan 4, 2023)

  • Removing the external audio file from an audio stream, now auto select the first source audio stream when available. 
  • Keyint_min values are now correctly parsed when when higher than 120.
  • Better support for DPX files.
  • Improved calculating bitrate according BPP when changing video size.
  • Improved FFmpeg logging.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command line.
  • Improved handling subtitles files with damaged content.
  • The audio filter ‘-Dynamic Normalizer’ now is saved correctly to user presets.
  • Fixed issue adding chapters.
  • Fixed issue compiling complex filter chain.

New in ffWorks 3.2.12 (Dec 16, 2022)

  • Added support for ALAC in MOV containers.
  • It is now possible to use CRF when encoding to AV1 with libsvtav1.
  • Fixed issue encoding to AV1 with libsvtav1
  • Removed AV1 option ‘ Bitrate Mode’ (obsolete).
  • Fixed issue adding prefix and/or suffix to save files.

New in ffWorks 3.2.11 (Dec 11, 2022)

  • Fixed memory leak when removing batch files after encoding is finished.
  • Metadata ‘Album’ is now added correctly.
  • Adding a Tone Mapping file (HEVC) with special characters now works as expected.
  • Adding more than 999 chapters is now possible.
  • Fixed issue when enabling 'Hide ffWorks’ in the Watchfolder options.
  • HEVC profile Main422-10 is now correctly compiled in the commandline.
  • Improved VideoToolbox Prores profile handling.
  • Splitting into segmentens now reset the timestamps as default.

New in ffWorks 3.2.10 (Dec 5, 2022)

  • Improved handling VideoToolbox encoding to HEVC.
  • Profile for VP9/Webm is now correctly saved to user presets.
  • Fixed issue importing BMP files.
  • Fixed issue adding Dropzones.
  • Fixed preference option ‘Create Thumbnail’.

New in ffWorks 3.2.9 (Nov 29, 2022)

  • Improved trimming when trimming at frame level.
  • Improved hard burning subtitles when trimming is used.
  • Improved handling dvb_sub subtitles for MPEGTS containers.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Save Audio to seperate file’ when more than 2 audio streams are available.
  • Fixed issue setting the ‘CPU Used’ option for VP8.
  • Fixed issue when using trimming (regression bug introduced in 3.2.7).

New in ffWorks 3.2.6 (Nov 11, 2022)

  • Improved trimming when trimming at frame level.
  • Added workaround when using macOS 13 Stage Manager (due to bug in Stage Manager itself).
  • Fixed issue droplets not processing all files on some systems.
  • Fixed issue adding FFmpeg build with Homebrew.
  • Fixed issue encoding to segments and .ts containers.

New in ffWorks 3.2.5 (Oct 23, 2022)

  • Fixed issue creating Droplets when running macOS 13 Ventura.

New in ffWorks 3.2.4 (Oct 7, 2022)

  • Fixed issue that could result in crashing when running on Intel devices and macOS 13 Ventura beta 10.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding to HEVC 10bit.
  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Tweaked/fine tuned several presets for HEVC.
  • Fixed issue scanning folders with Watchfolder.
  • Fixed issue encoding with 2Pass enabled.
  • GOP multiplier is now correctly saved in user presets.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.
  • Options 'CPU used’ and 'Noise sensitivity' (VP8) are now saved in user presets.
  • Removed some workarounds needed for older FFmpeg versions.

New in ffWorks 3.2.2 (Sep 14, 2022)

  • Improved importing FFmpeg files.
  • The FFmpeg info window is now resizable.
  • Improved displaying source file information.
  • Optimised all HEVC presets.
  • HAP codec now works as expected for MOV containers.
  • Added SMPTE ST428.1 Color Primaries.
  • Improved recalculating bitrate according BPP when changing video size.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to HEVC 10bit.
  • Fixed issue updating the batch view.
  • Fixed issue importing FFmpeg files when running macOS 13 Ventura beta.
  • Fixed issue CPU use when running macOS 13 Ventura beta.
  • Fixed problem exporting to JPG files.
  • Fixed issue when using the DNxHD preset and HD720 video size..

New in ffWorks 3.2.1 (Sep 5, 2022)

  • .OPUS files are now accepted.
  • Fixed critical issue when using FFmpeg 5.1 or 5.1.1 that could resulting in unplayable files due to a FFmpeg bug.
  • Fixed issue whe using FFmpeg Diagnostic tool (no Command Line Developer Tools is needed anymore).

New in ffWorks 3.2.0 (Aug 24, 2022)

  • Added support for openH264.
  • Improved encoding to HEVC.
  • Improved handling using the FFmpeg native AAC encoder.
  • Improved importing FFmpeg files.
  • Improved calculation video buffer size.
  • Improved support for webvtt subtitles..
  • Improved passthur wizard.
  • Improved support for DASH encoding.
  • Now uses AudioToolBox by default for encoding to ALAC.
  • Faster importing and analysing files.
  • Removed restriction for using hardburn and soft subtitles together.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to AAC with AudioToolBox and setting a channel layout other than ‘original’.
  • Fixed possible crash when enabling 'Send Source File to the Trash’.
  • Fixed issue displaying batchfiles.
  • Fixed issue encoding to FLAC.

New in ffWorks 3.1.4 (Aug 2, 2022)

  • Added option ‘Apply to all’ in the Passthru Wizzard.
  • Improved encoding to HEVC when using the default presets.
  • Improved FFmpeg option search feature.
  • Improved handling FFmpeg errors.
  • Added help tags for several FFmpeg options.
  • H264_mp4toannexb is now enabled when encoding to M2TS Containers.
  • Now checks if the video size is dividable by 2 for H264 and HEVC.
  • Fixed issue using the Render Timecode video filter.
  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg 5.1
  • Fixed issue when using hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo.

New in ffWorks 3.1.2 (Jul 18, 2022)

  • Improved Overlay filter.
  • Improved overall performoance for Apple Silicon (M1 and M2)
  • Improved verifying FFmpeg before installing.
  • Fixed issue using older FFmpeg versions.

New in ffWorks 3.1.1 (Jul 5, 2022)

  • Added support for writing 29.97fps drop frame timecode.
  • Improved using complex filters.
  • Improved encoding to HEVC when using the default presets.
  • Now correctly saves users presets that are using hardware accelerated encoding.

New in ffWorks 3.1.0 (Jun 23, 2022)

  • Added x265 option 'Alternative transfer char. SEI message’ (atc-sei)
  • Added x265 option 'Picture Structure in SEI’ (pic-struct)
  • Added x265 option 'Enable adaptive quantization’ (hevc-aq)
  • Added x264 option ‘Frame-Packing’ (for 3D video).
  • Added support for .braw files.
  • Improved handling ARM compiled FFmpeg builds (for Apple Silicon)
  • Hardburning image based subtitles and using the Yadif video filter is now working as expected.
  • Improved merging .ts and .mts files.
  • Improved handling color spaces.
  • Improved WebP preset option.
  • Improved FFmpeg option search feature.
  • Improved handling FFmpeg errors.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command line.
  • Improved importing .mjpeg files.
  • Now accepts .hevc files.
  • Fixed issue when using a Tone Mapping file (x265).
  • Fixed issue merging MKV files.

New in ffWorks 3.0.7 (Jun 14, 2022)

  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command line.
  • Improved encoding to HEVC.
  • Improved calculating video buffer size.
  • Fixed regression bug merging files.

New in ffWorks 3.0.6 (May 31, 2022)

  • Added support for .braw files.
  • Improved WebP preset option.
  • Fixed issue merging MKV files.

New in ffWorks 3.0.5 (May 15, 2022)

  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Improved H265Profile 10bit HDR preset.
  • Fixed AAC option ’Stereo Encoding Mode’.
  • Fixed issue with initialising trimming.
  • Fixed issue reading the source LUFS values for the EBU R128 audio filter.

New in ffWorks 3.0.4 (Apr 28, 2022)

  • Improved merging audio files.
  • Improved handling samplerate when adding external audio file.
  • Improved encoding to segments.
  • Added support for arib-std-b67 colotransfer characteristics.
  • Fixed crash when using Preview and removing batchfiles afterwards.
  • Fixed issue displaying encoding FPS rate.
  • Fixed saving values for ZScale video filter.

New in ffWorks 3.0.3 (Apr 10, 2022)

  • Added option 'Preserve Alpha channel’ (for exporting to GIF).
  • Fixed issue when using the Video Stabilisation’ filter.
  • Advanced GIF options are now shown when clicking on Advanced button.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostic feature.
  • Improved merging files.
  • Fixed issue with ColorSpace video filter.

New in ffWorks 3.0.1 (Feb 6, 2022)

  • Added "Inserts tone mapping information file”(x265).
  • Fixed issue when trying to add a Homebrew FFmpeg on Apple Silicon devices.

New in ffWorks 3.0.0 (Feb 1, 2022)

  • Now 100% native Apple Silicon.
  • Added Dropzone feature - process source to several targets in one go.
  • Merged Subtitle wizard with video/audio passthru wizard.
  • Droplets are now created as Universal (Intel and Apple Silicon).
  • Optimised for the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Added support for Homebrew and MacPorts FFmpeg versions (via FFmpeg Manager).
  • Added AV1 codec support for WEBM containers.
  • Added ALAC codec support for MP4 containers.
  • Added support for Videotoolbox Prores (hardware accelerated encoding).
  • Added support for Cineform HD for MOV and AVI containers.
  • Added support for WEBP containers.
  • Added TrueHD audio codec support for MP4 and MKV containers.
  • Added support for JPEG2000 in MXF containers.
  • Added support for PRORES in MXF containers.
  • Added support for DNxHR in MXF containers.
  • Added support for PCM 64bit.
  • Added support for PCM 8bit.
  • Added support for WAV 8bit.
  • Added support for AV1 (both AOM-AV1 and SVT-AV1 encoders)
  • Added FLAC audio codec support for MP4 containers.
  • Added .mka file extension support.
  • Added support for webvtt subtitles in webm containers.
  • Added support for exporting to uncompressed TIFF format.
  • Added support for exporting to TIFF 16bit format.
  • Added support for JPEG-LS codec for MOV and MKV containers.
  • Added support for DTS audio in MPEGPS and MPEG containers.
  • Added support for PCM_DVD (24bit) audio in MPEGPS and MPEG containers.
  • Added support for CRF with AV1 video codec.
  • Added support for HEVC in .m2ts (AVCHD) containers.
  • Added lossless option for HEVC.
  • Added option ‘Dolby Vision Profile’ (x265).
  • Added toolbar buttons in the FFmpeg Terminal log window.
  • Added toolbar buttons in the Information window.
  • Added toolbar search field control to filter information.
  • Added left toolbar for Advanced options for easier navigation.
  • Added advanced AV1 option in the Advanced selector
  • Added Preferences option 'Create Thumbnail'.
  • Added Preferences option 'Width' and 'Height' for thumbnail size.
  • Added 'Encode to same folder as source' (Droplets).
  • Added Sony PS5 preset.
  • Added iPhone 13 preset.
  • Added Nintendo Switch preset.
  • Added H265 HDR to SDR [.mp4] preset.
  • Now asks if you want to remove all batch list entries when using the 'Delete All' toolbar button.
  • Now displays FPS value when encoding.
  • Faster creating trimming preview images.
  • Added option 'FFmpeg SHA/MD5 Check' (FFmpeg Manager).
  • Added option 'Cineform HD Type'.
  • Added Webp option 'Enable Lossless Mode'.
  • Added Webp option 'Compression Level'.
  • Added Webp option 'Configuration preset'.
  • Added Webp option 'Enable Loop'.
  • Added feature 'Check Integrity'.
  • Added option 'Error Detect'.
  • Added VideoToolBox option 'Compression quality for the alpha' for HEVC hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Added VideoToolbox option 'Profile'. Baseline (H264 only),Main,Main10 (H265 only),High (H264 only),Extended (H264 only),Auto (Prores only),422 Proxy (Prores only),422 LT (Prores only),422 (Prores only),422 HQ (Prores only),4444 (Prores only),XQ (Prores only)
  • Changed toolbar buttons for FFmpeg info, Watch Folder and Create Droplets.
  • Added ‘bt470’, ‘bt470bg’ and ’smpte240m’ values to the Color Matrix video filter.
  • Added V360 video filter to convert 360 movies.
  • Added feature exporting images using scene select.
  • Added feature to create thumbnail from destination file.
  • Added toolbar button Dropzone/Batch view selector
  • Now shows one, bigger, trimming preview image.
  • Added preference option 'Auto switch to Batch view when using Drop Zone'.
  • Added button to show Check Integrity window.
  • Added option to create chapters for each file part (creating .iso)
  • Added choice for "dB" or "%" when using Volume audio filter.
  • Added 'Enable row based multi-threading' option.
  • Added 'Disable Constrained Directional Enhancement Filter' option.
  • Added 'Disable Intra Block Copy Prediction Mode' option.
  • Added 'Disable Global Motion for Block Prediction' option.
  • Added 'Usage' option.
  • Added 'Amount of noise to be removed' option.
  • Added 'Denoise block size' option.
  • Added 'Datarate Undershoot' option.
  • Added 'Datarate Overshoot' option.
  • Added 'Disable Frame Parallel decodability features' option.
  • Added 'GOP min. Bitrate' option.
  • Added 'GOP max. Bitrate' option.
  • Added 'CPU Used' option.
  • Added EBU R128 audio filter.
  • Added option 'Target LUFS value'.
  • Added Loudness Normalization audio filter.
  • Added 'Loudness Mode' option.
  • Added 'Loudness Target' option.
  • Added 'Loudness Range Target' option.
  • Added 'Loudness Maximum True peak' option.
  • Added 'Normalise by linearly scaling the source audio' option.
  • Added 'Treat mono input files as 'dual mono' option.
  • Added 'measured_I' option.
  • Added 'measured_LRA' option.
  • Added 'measured_TP' option.
  • Added 'measured_thresh' option.
  • Added 'offset' option.
  • Added audio filter 'Declick'.
  • Added option 'Window size'.
  • Added option 'Window overlap'.
  • Added option 'Autoregression order'.
  • Added option 'Threshold'.
  • Added option 'Burst fusion'.
  • Added option 'Method'.
  • Added audio filter 'Exciter'.
  • Added option 'Input Level'.
  • Added option 'Output Level'.
  • Added option 'Amount of harmonics added'.
  • Added option 'Amount of newly created harmonics'.
  • Added option 'Octave of newly created harmonics'.
  • Added option 'Lower frequency limit'.
  • Added option 'Upper frequency limit'.
  • Added video filter 'MPDecimate'.
  • Added option 'Max.frames to e dropped'.
  • Added option 'Hi threshold'.
  • Added option 'Lo threshold'.
  • Added option 'Frac threshold'.
  • Added option 'Fix timestamps for smooth playback'.
  • Added editable BoxBlur filter.
  • Added video filter 'Block-Matching Denoiser'.
  • Added option 'Denoising strength'.
  • Added option 'Local Patch Size'.
  • Added option 'Sliding step for processing blocks'.
  • Added option 'Max. number of similar blocks'.
  • Added option 'Radius block matching'.
  • Added option 'Step between two locations'.
  • Added option 'Threshold error'.
  • Added option 'Thresholding for hard thresholding'.
  • Added option 'Filtering estimation mode'.
  • Added option 'Use 2nd stream for block matching'.
  • Added option 'Use AV Encoder' (AOM-AV1 or SVT-AV1)
  • Added option 'Hierarchical prediction levels'
  • Added option 'Look ahead distance'.
  • Added option 'Encoding preset'.
  • Added option 'Operating point tier'.
  • Added option 'Bit rate control mode'.
  • Added option 'Log2 of number of tile columns'.
  • Added option 'Log2 of number of tile rows'.
  • Added option 'Scene change detection'.
  • Added 'Enable Row Based Multi-threading' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Disable Global Motion for Block Prediction' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Disable Constrained Directional Enhancement Filter' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Disable Intra Block Copy Prediction Mode' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Disable Frame Parallel Decodability Features' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Usage' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Amount of noise to be removed' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Denoise block size' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Datarate undershoot' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Datarate overshoot' AV1 option.
  • Added 'GOP min bitrate' AV1 option.
  • Added 'GOP max bitrate' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Quality/Speed ratio modifier' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Threshold on blocks to be skipped' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Frame drop threshold' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Tune' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable rectangular partitions' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable 1:4/4:1 partitions' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable ab shape partitions' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable angle delta intra prediction' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable chroma predicted from luma intra prediction' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable filter intra predictor' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable intra edge filter' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable smooth intra prediction mode' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable paeth predictor in intra prediction' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable palette prediction mode' AV1 option.
  • Added 'Enable 64-pt transform' AV1 option.
  • Added the possibility to scroll text (Draw Text video filter)
  • Added option 'Enable scrolling'.
  • Added option 'Scroll Speed'.
  • Added v360 filter.
  • Added 'Input Format' option.
  • Added 'Output Format' option.
  • Added 'Interpolation method' option.
  • Added 'Input stereo format' option.
  • Added 'Output stereo format' option.
  • Added 'Yaw' option.
  • Added 'Pitch' option.
  • Added 'Roll' option.
  • Added 'Rotation order' option.
  • Added 'Flip the output video horizontally' option.
  • Added 'Flip the output video vertically' option.
  • Added 'Flip the output video depth' option.
  • Added 'Input video is transposed' option.
  • Added 'Output video is transposed' option.
  • Added 'Build mask in alpha plane' option.
  • Added option 'DTS profile'.
  • Added option 'Copy MOV Metadata Tags'.
  • Updated using the Delogo video filter.
  • Added 'write_bext' option (WAV).
  • Added Zscale video filter.
  • Added option 'Zscale Video size'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Dither type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Resize filter type type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Color Range type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Color Primaries type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Transfer Characteristics type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Colorspace Matrix type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Input Color Range type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Input Color Primaries type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Input Transfer Characteristics type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Input Colorspace Matrix type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Output Chroma Location type'.
  • Added option 'Zscale Input Chroma location type'.
  • Added several LUT files (for LUT 3D video filter).
  • Added x264 option 'AVC-Intra class'.
  • Added option 'Set Input TS Scale'.
  • Added 'EBU 3213-E' to color primaries.
  • Added + and - buttons to add and remove FFmpeg files in the FFmpeg Manager.
  • Add new menu item 'Start' with key-short CMD+E
  • Add new menu item 'Start Selected' with key-short CONTROL+E
  • Add new menu item 'Start and Edit Selected' with key-short CONTROL+OPTION+E
  • Create droplet window is now a sheet window.
  • Rewritten code to compile FFmpeg command line.
  • Now verifies if the installed FFmpeg has support for x265 10bit and 12bit.
  • Now verifies if hardware has support for hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Now verifies if the installed FFmpeg is ARM or Intel build.
  • Removing a FFmpeg file in the FFmpeg manager, now also removes the actually FFmpeg file.
  • Changed Hard Subtitles' to 'Hardburn Subtitles’.
  • Now plays a sound when encoding is finished by default.
  • Improved handling more than 1 one audio stream.
  • Improved importing and scanning files (up to 50% faster).
  • Improved handling large amount of batch files.
  • Improved copying streams from VOB to MKV container.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostics feature.
  • Improved H265 Main Profile 10bit HDR preset.
  • Improved encoding to movies with fps 59,94
  • Improved handling Fonts in Drawtext video filter.
  • Improved FFmpeg install manager.
  • Improved value sliders.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline for hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Improved OGG support (now uses libvorbis by default when available).
  • Improved FFmpeg search feature.
  • Improved saving user presets.
  • Improved Wachfolder feature.
  • Improved trimming handling (especially when copy/paste settings).
  • Improved preview feature (faster and simplified).
  • Fixed issue setting the FOURCC value when switching video codecs.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to HEVC with hardware encoding acceleration (macOS Monterey).
  • Fixed issue alignment of small batch view when running macOS 11 or higher.
  • Fixed issue setting up the audio Merge filter.
  • Fixed issue changing the mouse pointer when using the trim ends.
  • Fixed issue settings the correct keyint and GOP size.
  • Fixed issue adding -vsync option.
  • Fixed issue using MPEG2VIDEO in .m2ts (AVCHD) containers.

New in ffWorks 2.6.7 (Jan 17, 2022)

  • Fixed issue adding large files.
  • Fixed memory leak when removing batch files.

New in ffWorks 2.6.6 (Dec 15, 2021)

  • Improved FFmpeg commandline compiling.
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets.
  • Enabling ‘Copy Timestamps’ now works correct for MP4 containers.
  • Improved preset H265 Main Profile.
  • Faster encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Fixed issue editing the DASH matrix.
  • Fixed some GUI glitches.
  • Fixed issue initialising video ‘Deblock’ filter.
  • Fixed issue switching Basic Information to Advanced Information.
  • Fixed issue when setting the Major brand to MP42.
  • Fixed issue saving user presets (regression bug in 2.6.5)

New in ffWorks 2.6.5 (Dec 9, 2021)

  • Improved FFmpeg commandline compiling.
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets.
  • Enabling ‘Copy Timestamps’ now works correct for MP4 containers.
  • Improved preset H265 Main Profile.
  • Faster encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Fixed issue editing the DASH matrix.
  • Fixed some GUI glitches.
  • Fixed issue initialising video ‘Deblock’ filter.
  • Fixed issue switching Basic Information to Advanced Information.
  • Fixed issue when setting the Major brand to MP42.

New in ffWorks 2.6.4 (Nov 23, 2021)

  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • FLAC compression level is not correctly saved to user presets.
  • Fixed issue selecting user presets.
  • Fixed issue with 'Video Stabilization' video filter.
  • Fixed issue adding external subtitle files.

New in ffWorks 2.6.2 (Nov 4, 2021)

  • Improved Color Space video filter.
  • Improved handling Webm containers (with OPUS audio).
  • Fixed rare UI glitch when running macOS Monterey.
  • Fixed memory leak when converting and FFmpeg monitor is shown.

New in ffWorks 2.6.1 (Oct 29, 2021)

  • Fixed GUI glitch when running macOS Monterey

New in ffWorks 2.6.0 (Oct 14, 2021)

  • Improved exporting to animated GIF.
  • Improved handling hardware accelerated AAC encoding.
  • Timestamps are now correctly reset when encoding to segments.
  • Fixed memory leak when viewing FFmpeg output.
  • Fixed creating Droplets when ‘Auto start encoding’ is enabled.
  • Exporting audio to FLAC now has correct headers.
  • ‘Avoid Negative Timestamps’ option is now correctly saved to user presets.
  • Fixed issue importing webm files.
  • Fixed compiling x265 option 'Force signalling of HDR packets’.

New in ffWorks 2.5.3 (Oct 3, 2021)

  • Fixed issue with wrong placement of toolbar on macOS 11

New in ffWorks 2.5.2 (Sep 28, 2021)

  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Improved merging files.
  • Fixed regression issue with encoding to HEVC (introduced in 2.5.1).

New in ffWorks 2.5.0 (Aug 30, 2021)

  • Total rewritten FFmpeg manager code.
  • Faster creating movies from images.
  • Improved initialising FFmpeg.
  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostic feature.
  • Improved PCM audio support for MPEG and MPEGPS containers.
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets that use HEVC.
  • Upgraded to the latest MediaInfo.
  • Fixed issue using Draw Text video filter.
  • Fixed issue showing toolbar icons when canceling images-to-movies.
  • Fixed issue when running macOS 12 (beta).
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Unpack DivX style packed B-frames.
  • Fixed issue with Render Timecode video filter (Render Frame type).

New in ffWorks 2.4.4 (Aug 16, 2021)

  • Added option to create chapters at each file beginning when creating .iso file.
  • Fixed regression issue when doing batch encoding (introduced in 2.4.2)
  • Fixed memory leak when exporting to image files.

New in ffWorks 2.4.3 (Aug 13, 2021)

  • Added option to create chapters at each file beginning when creating .iso file.
  • Fixed regression issue when doing batch encoding (introduced in 2.4.2)
  • Fixed memory leak when exporting to image files.

New in ffWorks 2.4.2 (Aug 9, 2021)

  • Added option to create chapters at each file beginning when creating .iso files.
  • Fixed issue reading old preset files.

New in ffWorks 2.4.1 (Jul 27, 2021)

  • Fixed issue compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Improved analysing and installing FFmpeg.

New in ffWorks 2.4 (Jul 20, 2021)

  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Better support for PGS subtitles.
  • Optimised video bitrate buffer calculations.
  • Removed some bypass tricks for older FFmpeg versions.
  • Tweaked iPhone 11 and 12 presets.
  • Pauzing encoding now does not use any CPU load.
  • Improved the ‘Tonemap' video filter (no need to rescale).
  • Fixed issue when adding external audio files and selecting any audio stream.
  • Fixed memory leak when FFmpeg log file is very big.
  • Fixed issue when using the Vibrancy video filter.
  • Fixed issue encoding to animated GIF with alpha channel.
  • Fixed issue with movies that have BGR pixel format.
  • Fixed issue when selecting channels when more then 1 audio stream is added.
  • Fixed issue resetting the progressbar.

New in ffWorks 2.3.6 (Jul 8, 2021)

  • Improved passthru wizard.
  • When enabling Watchfolder, it now checks if the folder actually is available.
  • Improved creating movies from images.
  • Improved extracting subtitles.
  • Improved handling source files with bad timestamps.
  • Improved using VLC player for previewing.
  • Fixed issue setting the min. and max. quantiser values when encoding with x265 (HEVC).
  • Fixed issue with Render Timecode video filter.
  • Fixed issue copy/paste settings between batch files.
  • Fixed issue editing the destination file name when special chars are used.

New in ffWorks 2.3.5 (Jun 25, 2021)

  • Improved validating FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.
  • Fixed UI graphics glitch when running on Apple Silicon devices.

New in ffWorks 2.3.3 (Jun 13, 2021)

  • Added support for .idx subtitle support (VOB & MKV).
  • Added SMPTE ST428 to color primaries.
  • Added several tooltips.
  • Improved diagnostic for FFmpeg files.
  • HAP video codec now works as expected in MOV containers.
  • Better setting the GOP and keyint_min values for H264 (x264).
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets (HEVC).
  • Improved batch threading.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved handling preview players (preferences).
  • Fixed issue encoding to H265 10bit.
  • Fixed issue merging files with different codecs.
  • Fixed issue using SetPTS video filter.
  • Fixed issue hiding ffWorks window when enabled in Watchfolders.
  • Fixed issue adding pre/suffix when certain characters are used like “,’,…
  • Fixed issue compiling the metadata.

New in ffWorks 2.3.2 (Jun 2, 2021)

  • ‘Copy all data streams’ now works as expected.
  • Now checks if the manually entered FPS value is valid.
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding to HEVC.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Improved several iOS presets.
  • Fixed issue using 2pass encoding.
  • Fixed issue when ’Send source file to trash after encoding’ (Apple Silicon).
  • Fixed issue when selecting x264 High444 profile.
  • Fixed UI glitch.
  • Fixed issue exporting to subtitles files.

New in ffWorks 2.3.1 (May 17, 2021)

  • Improved initializing FFmpeg for Apple Silicon.
  • Saving FFmpeg output log now also works on Apple Silicon devices.
  • Added support for colorspace ‘YCOCG’.
  • ’Noise Sigma Constant’ option for Denoise Frames video filter now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue changing the CRF value for x265 (HEVC).
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.
  • Fixed issue switching batch small and big views.
  • ‘Alternate colors’ value for Vibrancy video filter is now saved correctly in user presets.

New in ffWorks 2.3.0 (Apr 29, 2021)

  • Now 100% native Apple Silicon support (incl. MediaInfo etc..)
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Rewritten scanning files (faster).
  • Improved H264 and H265 handling.
  • Changed and updated a lot of tooltips.
  • CRF double values for x265 are now respected (instead of converting to integer values).
  • Update to latest MediaInfo version.
  • Improved using the color settings from source.
  • Now automatically adapts the video size to be compatible with the selected video codec.
  • No limit in the amount of segments (DASH).
  • Better calculating the buffer size when needed.
  • Fixed issue when enabling Watch folders and 'Hide ffWorks' is enabled.
  • Fixed issue saving custom video size to user presets.
  • Fixed issue changing the Metadata node names.
  • Fixed issue printing detailed info of media files.

New in ffWorks 2.2.14 (Apr 26, 2021)

  • Fixed regression issue with toolbar buttons appearing wrong.
  • Improved importing and installing FFmpeg files.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandlines.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg data.
  • Improved H265 Main Profile preset.
  • Improved Passthru Wizard.
  • It is now possible to use high bitrates with OGG.
  • Set VP8/VP9 Quality option to ‘Realtime’ now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue setting the segmented times.
  • Fixed issue merging very large files.
  • Fixed issue when using PGS subtitles.
  • Fixed issue when setting the audio codec to passthru and some advanced audio options are enabled.
  • Fixed GUI glitch when running on Apple Silicon.

New in ffWorks 2.2.12 (Apr 25, 2021)

  • Improved importing and installing FFmpeg files.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandlines.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg data.
  • Improved H265 Main Profile preset.
  • Improved Passthru Wizard.
  • It is now possible to use high bitrates with OGG.
  • Set VP8/VP9 Quality option to ‘Realtime’ now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue setting the segmented times.
  • Fixed issue merging very large files.
  • Fixed issue when using PGS subtitles.
  • Fixed issue when setting the audio codec to passthru and some advanced audio options are enabled.
  • Fixed GUI glitch when running on Apple Silicon.

New in ffWorks 2.2.11 (Apr 8, 2021)

  • You can now enter negative and decimal values for external audio Time Offset.
  • Improved Vimeo and Youtube presets.
  • ‘Disable High Tier’ (x265) option is now correctly saved to user presets.
  • Now correctly adds ’Set Timebase’ when stream copying.
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘Force Font Styling’ when hardburning subtitles.
  • Fixed issue when audo samplerate is lower than 11025hz.
  • Fixed issue encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Fixed issue saving VideoToolBox (hardware accelerated encoding) and video codec is set to H265.
  • Fixed issue selecting HAP video codec for MKV containers.
  • Max.quantiser scale cannot be set lower then Min. Quantiser scale (when using manual edited user presets).

New in ffWorks 2.2.10 (Mar 22, 2021)

  • Added update option ‘Next Time’ to skip update.
  • Added several Tooltips for VP8 and VP9 options.
  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Improved DASH support.
  • Now correctly displays the Timecode value when changing Timecode type.
  • Fixed issue when setting the Compressor options to ’Snappy’ (HAP video codec).
  • Fixed issue setting the ‘Set Major Brand’.

New in ffWorks 2.2.8 (Mar 8, 2021)

  • Optimised/Faster pre-scanning media files.
  • Improved FFmpeg commandline compiling.
  • Improved ‘Use Color setting from source’.
  • Improved FFmpeg option search feature.
  • Fixed issue adding Intel FFmpeg builds on AS devices. Of course we advice to use native Apple Silicon FFmpeg builds in the first place.
  • Background transparency for hardburned subtitles are now correctly applied.
  • Option ‘Force QT compatibilty’ is now correctly saved to user presets.
  • X265 option 'Add luma and chroma offsets for HDR/WCG content’ now works correctly.

New in ffWorks 2.2.7 (Feb 24, 2021)

  • Added new values in the SetSAR video filter.
  • Penalty 32x32 Intra TU (x265/HEVC) is now correctly added when enabled.
  • Improved handling SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info (x265/HEVC)
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command line.
  • Improved handling Webm support.
  • HAP quality option is now saved in user presets.
  • Fixed issue when enabling the preference option ‘Convert to Sub Folder’.
  • Fixed issue setting the subtitle stream name.

New in ffWorks 2.2.6 (Feb 9, 2021)

  • When using the AYUV codec now sets the pixel format correctly.
  • Now only lists Fonts available that can be used for hard burning subtitles.
  • Now saves all options of the 'Frame Rate Motion Interpolation' filter to user presets.
  • ’Split Audio Channels into separate files’ now also works when there are more than 10 audio streams.
  • Improved encoding to HEVC with hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Improved WEBM and VP9 handling.
  • Improved FLAC support.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved iPhone 12 and iPad Pro presets.
  • Improved creating the DASH manifest file.
  • Improved Video Stabilization filter handling.
  • Fixed issue when adding the 'Vague Denoiser' video filter.
  • Fixed issue when enabling option ‘Allow software encoding when Hardware encoding fails’.
  • Fixed issue with setting the CRF decimal value for H265/HEVC
  • Fixed issue creating .iso file on ARM devices.
  • Fixed isue with calling MediaInfo (Universal) on ARM devices.
  • Fixed issue with the Audio Tempo audio filter.

New in ffWorks 2.2.5 (Feb 2, 2021)

  • When using droplets, Passthru wizard and Rotation checks are now ignored.
  • Added ‘Animation’ for x265 Tune option.
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Improved alpha channel support for VP9.
  • Improved iPhone X and iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 presets.
  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Fixed issue creating .iso file on ARM devices.
  • Fixed pre and suffix file name handling.
  • Fixed issue merging files when one part is less than 1 second.
  • Fixed several button alignments.
  • Fixed issue encoding to Xvid codec.

New in ffWorks 2.2.4 (Jan 19, 2021)

  • When creating a Droplet, Auto start is now enabled by default.
  • Improved support for ARM FFmpeg builds.
  • Improved Overlay filter when using movie-in-movie.
  • Improved adding chapters.
  • Fixed issue removing the preview thumbnails when switching batch files.
  • Fixed issue processing audio files in a watch folder.
  • Option 'Copy MOV metadata tags’ now works as expected.
  • Fixed x265 ’Noise reduction’ option.
  • Fixed issue with overlapping chapters times.
  • Fixed issue when enabling hardware accelerated AAC encoding with mode set to Variable Bitrate.

New in ffWorks 2.2.3 (Jan 5, 2021)

  • Setting quality for VP9 is now correctly processed.
  • HAP ‘Compressor’ option is now saved in user presets.
  • Improved ‘Use color settings from source’ option. (Especially the color transfer characteristics).
  • Removed -strict 2 option when not needed.
  • Fixed issue when adding Time Trimmer and setting video codec to Passthru.
  • Fixed issue restoring commandline when canceling editing.
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘Finish encoding when the shortest input streams end’ and stream copy is enabled.

New in ffWorks 2.2.2 (Dec 28, 2020)

  • Added "SMPTE ST428.1" to Color Primaries.
  • Improved quality with hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Improved compiling commandline.
  • Improved file error handling.
  • H264_mp4toannexb is now enabled when encoding to M2TS Containers.
  • Fixed issue when removing a folder that is linked to Watch Folder.
  • Fixed issue setting the Segment Time.
  • Fixed issue checking for update when running Apple Silicon.

New in ffWorks 2.2.1 (Dec 14, 2020)

  • Improved GUI when running macOS 11 Big Sur
  • Fixed issue when enabling ’Destination Folder same as Source’ and enabling ’Convert to sub folder’.
  • Fixed issue enabling Hardware accelerated encoding.

New in ffWorks 2.2.0 (Dec 7, 2020)

  • Native Apple Silicon support.
  • Added option x265 ‘Disable High Tier’.
  • Added optin ‘Force QT Compatibility’.
  • Added presets for iPhone 12
  • Now creates Universal compiled Droplets.
  • Improved color handling for HDR10.
  • Improved VP8 encoding.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command line.
  • Improved subtitle handling for MKV containers.
  • Improved HEVC presets.
  • Improved Vorbis audio codec support.
  • Improved Hardburning subtitltes settings window.
  • Improved evaluating and installing FFmpeg files.
  • You can now minimize the Watch Folder window.
  • Closing the Watch Folder window and ‘Hide ffWorks’ is enabled now shows the main window.
  • Clearing the Watch Folder log is now confirmed with a messagebox.
  • Fixed issue updating the main window when changing the destination file name.
  • Fixed issue when using the segmented feature when segments are smaller than 2 seconds.
  • Fixed issue creating the M3U8 file for segments.
  • Fixed issue reading frame rate when source has variable frame rate.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo.
  • Fully compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur

New in ffWorks 2.1.21 (Nov 20, 2020)

  • Fixed issue exporting subtitles files.
  • Fixed GUI issue.

New in ffWorks 2.1.20 (Nov 16, 2020)

  • Fixed GUI glitch running macOS 11.0

New in ffWorks 2.1.19 (Nov 8, 2020)

  • Added option ‘Force QT Compatibility’.
  • Improved VP9 support.
  • Improved presets using HEVC.
  • Improved encoding to animated GIF.
  • Fixed isue with ‘Force signalling of HDR parameters in SEI packets’ (x265)
  • Fixed memory leak when encoding to segmented files.
  • Fixed issue updating the main window when changing the destination file name.
  • Fixed graphic glitch when running macOS 11.0 Big Sur

New in ffWorks 2.1.18 (Oct 27, 2020)

  • Added several tooltip hints.
  • Added optin x265 -aqmode Auto-variance AQ with bias to dark scenes
  • Added option x265 -weightb
  • Added option x265 - weightp
  • Added option x265 -amp
  • Improved Watchfolder.
  • Improved FFmpeg option search feature.
  • Improved AV video codec support.
  • Fixed issue when setting the VP8 profile option.
  • Fixed issue setting the max. quantizer for x265
  • Fixed issue when source has two or more video streams and no audio streams.
  • Fixed issue installing and initialising FFmpeg file when running macOS 10.11 Big Sur
  • Fixed issue when using old FFmpeg versions.

New in ffWorks 2.1.17 (Oct 8, 2020)

  • Now imports RAW files.
  • Improved complex video filter handling.
  • Improved Segmented encoding (with m3u8 output).
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding with VideoToolBox.
  • Improved chapters editor.
  • Fixed issue handling profile and tune options for x265.
  • Fixed issue with ‘Render Time Code’ video filter.
  • Fixed issue using video SETPTS and audio SETPTS filters.
  • Fixed issue setting the maximum quantiser for x264.
  • Fixed Bitstream filters.
  • Fixed UI glitch when running macOS 10.11

New in ffWorks 2.1.16 (Sep 28, 2020)

  • Now by default uses the color settings (Color range, colorspace, primaries and transfer characteristic) from source for most presets.
  • Improved AV1 support.
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Fixed issue merging video only and audio only files.
  • Fixed issue updating the right pane.

New in ffWorks 2.1.15 (Sep 18, 2020)

  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved SMPTE mastering display SEI info presets.
  • ‘Force signaling of HDR parameters in SEI packets’ option is now saved in user presets.
  • Fixed issue exporting to images when using ‘Every frame’ with a value other than 1.
  • Fixed issue enabling video filter ‘Tonemap’.
  • Fixed issue analysing files with multiple video streams.
  • Fixed issue when running macOS Big Sur.

New in ffWorks 2.1.14 (Sep 1, 2020)

  • FFmpeg Info now also displays a list of all available codecs for the selected FFmpeg file.
  • Now handels DPX frames.
  • Improved merging with complex filter.
  • Improved FFmpeg Error parsing.
  • Improved Overlay video filter.
  • Fixed issue when closing the FFmpeg Error window.
  • Fixed issue encoding to MP3 with high bitrates.
  • Fixed issue encoding to HAP_Alpha.
  • Fixed issue when selectingH264RGB video codec.
  • Fixed issue installing FFmpeg when running macOS Big Sur beta 5.

New in ffWorks 2.1.12 (Aug 25, 2020)

  • Improved option 'Frame Rate Mode' when set to Variable Frame Rate.
  • Improved and tweaked FFmpeg compiling command line.
  • Fixed issue loading preset Apple TV4K.
  • Fixed issue with video cropping filter ‘reset’ option.
  • Fixed several issues when running macOS 10.11 Big Sur

New in ffWorks 2.1.11 (Aug 14, 2020)

  • Added support for PCM 16bit, 24bit and 32bit audio in AVI container with MJPEG video codec.
  • Improved handling FFmpeg threading (Preferences) when encoding to HEVC (x265).
  • Improved option ‘Use color settings from source (when available)’. Should be enabled as much as possible.
  • Improved video filter ‘Frame Rate Motion Interpolation’.
  • Improved hardware accelerated de/encoding.
  • Fixed issue when closing the preview window the destination file was deleted.
  • Fixed several issues when running macOS 10.11 Big Sur

New in ffWorks 2.1.10 (Aug 4, 2020)

  • Improved hardware accelerated handling (AAC audio and H264 and H265).
  • Improved HEVC presets.
  • Animated GIF now correctly work with loop delay.
  • Fixed writing Moov Atom at the start of file.
  • Fixed issue with video filter ‘Pad Frames’.
  • Fixed issue enabling 'Denoise NL Means’ video filter.
  • Prepared some code to make transistion to Apple Silicon easy when available.

New in ffWorks 2.1.7 (Jul 29, 2020)

  • Improved cropping video filter.
  • Improved H265/HEVC presets.
  • Fixed issue that prevented to add image files.
  • Fixed UI glitches when running macOS 11.0 Big Sur

New in ffWorks 2.1.6 (Jul 19, 2020)

  • Improved the FFmpeg option Search feature.
  • Improved H265/HEVC presets.
  • Entering a negative value for the FPS will not add the -r option.
  • ‘Detect black frames’ Video filter option 'Frames to scan’ value is now set by default to 200.
  • Fixed issue with video filter ‘Detect black frames’.
  • Fixed issue with Hungarian subtitles and audio.
  • Fixed issue that prevented to copy/paste text into the Save As dialog.
  • Fixed issue with Cropping filter when no SAR value is known.

New in ffWorks 2.1.5 (Jul 10, 2020)

  • Added option ‘Only Forced Subtitles’.
  • Now runs on macOS Big Sur.
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo.
  • Fixed issue saving users presets.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to hardware accelerated ALAC encoding.
  • Note: Succesfully compiled native version to run on Apple Silicon and it works fine (read: future proof).

New in ffWorks 2.1.4 (Jun 29, 2020)

  • Added option ‘Frames to Scan’ for Detect Black Frames video filter.
  • Improved exporting animated GIF.
  • Improved handling hardware accelerates encoding.
  • Fixed crash when clicking on ‘Movie to Images’ toolbar button and no batch file is selected.
  • Fixed memory leak when adding large amount of batch files.
  • Fixed issue refreshing the FPS when changing the ‘Set Target Type’.
  • Fixed issue when using the FFV1 video codec.

New in ffWorks 2.1.2 (Jun 22, 2020)

  • Improved FFmpeg options search feature.
  • Improved merging files.
  • Fixed crash when removing batch when small view is activated.
  • Fixed issue switching between FFmpeg files.
  • Fixed issue encoding to HEVC and MP4 containers.

New in ffWorks 2.1.0 (May 17, 2020)

  • Added new Advanced panel ‘Bitstream Filters’.
  • Added bitstream filter 'Convert MPEG-2/4 AAC ADTS to an MPEG-4 Audio Specific bitstream’.
  • Added bitstream filter 'Extract the core from a E-AC-3 stream’.
  • Added bitstream filter 'Modifies the bitstream to fit in MOV and to be usable by Final Cut Pro’.
  • Added bitstream filter 'Unpack DivX-style packed B-frames’.
  • Added option 'Black Picture Threshold’ for video filter ‘Blackframe detection’.
  • Added 'ARIB STD-B67’ to Color Transfer Characteristic.
  • It is now possible to change the batch file order by dragging cells.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved saving user presets.
  • Fixed some GUI glitches.
  • Fixed issue creating Droplet and 'Hide ffWorks' is enabled.
  • Fixed issue opening audio filter window for Fade-In/Out.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets.
  • Fixed issue with video filter ‘Blackframe detection’.
  • Fixed issue with audio filter ‘Audio Merge’.

New in ffWorks 2.0.5 (Apr 7, 2020)

  • The video filter 'Deinterlace Neural Network” options are now correctly saved in user presets.
  • Copy/paste text now works when saving user presets.
  • Added option 'Black Pixel Threshold’ for Blackframes Detection video filter.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to H265 and preference 'FFmpeg threading' is set higher than 16 cores.
  • Fixed issue clicking on the value sliders and System Preferences options ’Tap to click’ is disabled.
  • Fixed issue that prevented to copy/paste text in NSTextfields.
  • Fixed issue resizing the main window and encoding is in progress.

New in ffWorks 2.0.4 (Apr 2, 2020)

  • Improved FFmpeg search feature.
  • Fixed issue when disabling CRF mode and starting encoding with using the Start toolbar button.
  • Fixed memory leak when adding Overlay filter with picture-in-picture enabled.
  • Fixed UI glitch when using non-Retina displays.
  • Fixed crash when trying to encode audio only files to a MXF container.

New in ffWorks 2.0.3 (Mar 13, 2020)

  • Now checks if the video size is divisible by 2 for H264 and H265.
  • Improved FFmpeg search feature.
  • Fixed issue with Sparkplug.
  • Fixed crash when Trim window is visible and click on batch file.
  • Fixed issue setting options for Audio Delay filter.
  • Fixed some GUI issues when running older macOS (OS X) versions.

New in ffWorks 2.0.2 (Mar 3, 2020)

  • Full rewritten WatchFolder feature. It is now possible to have unlimited watch folders.
  • New Droplets feature.
  • New Search feature (to search and locate FFmpeg options).
  • New batch information panes.
  • New menu Tools
  • Rewritten commandline compiler.
  • Advanced and filters are now split into separated windows.
  • Added Find, Info, Subtitle wizard and monitor buttons to each batch file for fast/easy access.
  • Added support for 2 and 3-pass encoding for HEVC, VP8 and VP9 with CRF (constant ratio factor).
  • Added AAC (hardware accelerated) mode option (Auto,Constant bitrate, Long-term average bitrate, Constrained variable bitrate and Variable bitrate)
  • Added option ‘Rescale’ for overlays.
  • Added option ‘Rescale Width’ for overlays.
  • Added option ‘Rescale Height’ for overlays.
  • Added HEVC lossless mode.
  • Added Edit icon to quickly edit destination file name.
  • Added HEVC SEI preset selector.
  • Added ‘Convert to sub folder’ preference option.
  • Added ‘Sub Folder Name’ preference option.
  • Added Preference option ‘Convert to sub folder’.
  • Added Preference option ‘Sub Folder Name’.
  • Added option ‘Use Color Setting from Source (when available)”
  • Added Droplet Name editor
  • Added option ‘Hide ffWorks Window when loading droplets.”
  • Added option ‘Auto start encoding when loading droplets.”
  • Added Menu ‘Tools’
  • Added Menu items Watch Folder, Droplet Creator and FFmpeg Information. With key shortcuts.
  • Added support for multiple watch folders.
  • Added Icons for adding watchfolders, logs and watchfolder options.
  • Added Non-Logic Means video filter.
  • Added option ‘Denoise strength’.
  • Added option ‘Patch Size’.
  • Added option ‘Research size’.
  • Added for Pre and Suffix options.
  • Added video filter ‘Normalize’.
  • Added option ‘Frames to use for smoothing’;
  • Added option ‘Independence ratio’.
  • Added option ‘Strength’.
  • Added ‘Tonemap/Z-scale’ video filter.
  • Added option ‘Tone map algorithm’.
  • Added option ‘Tune mapping algorithm ‘.
  • Added option ‘Desaturation’.
  • Added option ‘Override signal peak’.
  • Added option ’Tone map Video size’.
  • Added option ‘Dither type’.
  • Added option ‘Resize filter type’.
  • Added option ‘Color range’.
  • Added option ‘Color Primaries’.
  • Added option ‘Transfer Characteristics’.
  • Added option ‘Colorspace matrix’.
  • Added option ’Input color range’.
  • Added option ‘Input color primaries’.
  • Added option ‘Input transfer characteristics’.
  • Added option ‘Inout colorspave matrix’.
  • Added option ’Output chroma location’.
  • Added option ‘Input Chroma location’.
  • Added Deflicker video filter.
  • Added option ‘Size map algorithm’.
  • Added option ‘Averaging mode’.
  • Added Vibrance video filter.
  • Added option ‘Strength’.
  • Added option ‘Red balance’.
  • Added option ‘Green balance’.
  • Added option ‘Blue balance’.
  • Added Advanced option ‘Set Timescale of all Video Tracks’.
  • Added tpad video filter (for adding frames at start and end).
  • Added option ’Number of delay frames at start’
  • Added option ‘Kind of frames to start’
  • Added option ’Number of delay frames at end’
  • Added option ‘Kind of frames to end’
  • Added option ‘Color of the padded area’
  • Added video filter ‘Vague denoiser”
  • Added option ‘Threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Filtering methods’
  • Added option ‘Insteps’
  • Added option ‘Partial of full demonising’
  • Added option ‘ List of the planes to process’.
  • Added x265 aq-mode option “Enabled with auto-variance and edge information”
  • Added ‘Position’ option for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added Hardware Accelerated AAC option ‘quality vs speed control’.
  • Added ‘Bob Weaver Deinterlacing Filter’ video filter.
  • Added option ‘Interlacing Mode to Adopt’.
  • Added option ‘Picture Field Parity’.
  • Added option ‘Specify frames to deinterlace’.
  • Added ‘removegrain filter’ video filter.
  • Added option ‘Mode for the first plane’.
  • Added option ‘Mode for the second plane’.
  • Added option ‘Mode for the third plane’.
  • Added option ‘Mode for the fourth plane’.
  • Added ability to extract Closed Caption subtitles to srt, ass or text subtitles.
  • Added video filter ‘Deinterlace neural network’
  • Added option ‘Weights’.
  • Added option ‘Frames to deinterlace’.
  • Added option ‘Mode of Operation’.
  • Added option ‘Size of local neighbourhood’.
  • Added option ‘Number of neutrons’.
  • Added option ‘Predictions’.
  • Added option ‘Set of weights’.
  • Added option ‘Prescreener’.
  • Added Adelay audio filter.
  • Added option ‘Audio Delay Channel’.
  • Added option ‘Use last set delay for all remaining channels’.
  • Added option ‘Max Muxing Queue Size’.
  • Added HDR presets.
  • Added support for .w64 files.
  • Added support for decoding .360 files.
  • The Overlay filter now accepts most image file formats, including movie files for picture in picture.
  • Removed VP8 ‘speed’ option (obsolete).
  • You can now edit the video bitrate when creating DASH files.
  • Copying settings can now be done with cmd+c, cmd+v and cmd+a
  • It is now possible to get detailed information of the encoded destination file.
  • Presets are now alphabetically ordered.
  • Option windows now uses NSScrollView.
  • Improved merging media files.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostics.
  • Improved Passhtru wizard for handling .mxf containers.
  • Improved handling ColorSpace, Color Primaries and Color Transfer Characteristic.
  • Improved Watchfolder window
  • X265 CRF value now accepts doubles values.
  • The Passthru wizard nows warns when both video and audio streams are not compatible with the selected destination container.
  • Batchlist NSTableView smooth scrolling is now enabled.
  • When switching audio streams, the target display is now updated accordingly.
  • Changed “Watermark” video filter to “Overlay” video filter.
  • Preview thumbnails are now bigger.
  • It is now possible to add movies as an overlay (Picture-In-Picture).
  • Removed obsolete icons in the right pane/bottom.
  • Previewing with VLC, IINA and MPV is now working when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue loading user presets for some video filter options.
  • Fixed issue updating the status bar.
  • Fixed issue when trying to merge mixed files with audio streams and no audio streams.
  • Fixed issue entering decimal characters in text fields.
  • Fixed issue setting the merge filename.
  • Fixed crash when source file isn’t available anymore (2.0.2)
  • Fixed issue loading user preset with CRF value set to OFF. (2.0.2)
  • Fixed issue when using ffWorks 1 user presets. (2.0.2)
  • Fixed issue using passthru with HEVC video streams. (2.0.2)
  • Fixed issue saving user presets. (2.0.2)
  • Changed the keyboard shortcut for showing WatchFolder window. (2.0.2)

New in ffWorks 1.7.1 (Jan 20, 2020)

  • Fixed issue scanning files.
  • Fixed memory leak when doing large batch files.

New in ffWorks 1.7.0 (Dec 30, 2019)

  • Updated MediaInfo to the latest version.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg data.
  • Improved FFmpeg error logging.
  • Improved HAP codec support.
  • Improved adding subtitles to a MOV container.
  • Adaptive Quantization Mode is now set to 'Enabled with auto-variance’ as default.
  • Fixed issue detecting rotated metadata.
  • Fixed issue using the DNxHD preset and set video size to HD720.
  • Fixed crash when using FFV1 video codec.
  • Fixed issue changing the Timecode rendering positions.
  • Fixed saving several h265 options to user preset.

New in ffWorks 1.6.0 (Nov 26, 2019)

  • Updated MediaInfo to the latest version.
  • DMG is now darkmode compatible.
  • Rewritten verifying available FFmpeg libraries.
  • Added H264 video codec for 3GP containers.
  • It is now possible to drag'n'drop .ass subtitles onto a batch item to add subtitles.
  • Improved merging files.
  • Improved adding auto chapters when enabling ‘Create Chapter Markers’.
  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Restoring commandline now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘Hide ffWorks’ when Watch Folder is enabled.
  • Fixed issue exporting subtitles to .ass
  • Fixed issue switching between FFmpeg files in the FFmpeg manager.
  • Fixed issue adding FFmpeg files when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed adding ‘Deshake’ video filter.
  • Fixed issue setting the ‘Set Channel Layout’ in Channel Mapping Audio filter.

New in ffWorks 1.5.2 (Nov 15, 2019)

  • Selecting H264RGB now correctly sets the correct pixel format.
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets.
  • Improved Channel Mapping audio filter.
  • Fixed issue setting the destination preset for the Watchfolder.
  • Fixed issue enabling hardware accelerated encoding for H264 and HEVC.
  • Fixed issue adding the Video Stabilisation video filter.
  • Fixed setting the segment duration (Segment options).
  • Fixed notifications when running macOS 10.15

New in ffWorks 1.5.1 (Oct 30, 2019)

  • Improved verifying FFmpeg files when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue adding external subtitles.
  • Fixed issue adding folders with files when running macOS 10.15

New in ffWorks 1.5 (Oct 3, 2019)

  • Added several help tags for FFmpeg options.
  • Now shows a warning when changing the destination folder.
  • Slightly faster previewing.
  • Fixed several issues when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue previewing when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue initialising the progressbar when changing trimming values.
  • Fixed issue exporting to .png and .jpg images.
  • Fixed issue enabling Watch Folder when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue setting the position when using draw text filter.
  • Fixed issue adding qdiff, qcomp and qblur when using CRF.
  • Fixed memory leak when merging movies.
  • Fixed issue enabling VP8 option ‘arnr-strength’.
  • Fixed issue removing audio streams.
  • Fixed issue adding external subtitles when running macOS 10.15
  • ‘Write MoovAtom at start of file’ is now only added when supported.

New in ffWorks 1.4.5 (Sep 30, 2019)

  • Cropping option ‘Re-scale size after cropping’ is now correctly saved in user presets.
  • Updated to latest MediaInfo version.
  • Fixed issue adding files and no FFmpeg file is installed.

New in ffWorks 1.4.3 (Sep 19, 2019)

  • Added AYUV support.
  • Color range can now be set to MPEG (16..235) or JPEG (0..255).
  • Improved rendering Text video filter.
  • Improved FFmpeg Error Logging.
  • Improved several iDevice presets.
  • Improved Merging files.
  • Metadata ‘Author’ is now added correctly.
  • DNxHD now encode correctly to PAL and 185000kbits.
  • Optimized calculating video bitrate buffer.
  • Writing moov atom now works as expected.
  • Video filter 'Color curve’ presets Vintage and Sepia are now saved to user presets.
  • Improved and added several help tags.
  • Fixed issue when closing ffWorks.
  • Fixed issue enabling passthru for external files.
  • Fixed issue setting the b-frames for h265.
  • Fixed issue dropping subtitle files into ffWorks.
  • Fixed issue adding external EAC3 audio file.
  • Fixed issue using AVI container with H264 or H265 video codecs.
  • Fixed issue disabling the ‘Trellis' option.
  • Fixed issue using external .srt subtitle files to MOV containers.

New in ffWorks 1.4.2 (Sep 5, 2019)

  • ffWorks is now fully compatible with macOS Catalina.
  • Added image format Targa without RLE encoding (Movie to Images).
  • Added image format Targe with alpha channel (Movie to Images).
  • Improved encoding to HEVC 10bit P3
  • Added video filter ‘Vague Denoiser’
  • Added option ’Threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Filtering Method’.
  • Added option ’Nsteps’.
  • Added option ‘Partial of full denoising’.
  • Added option ‘List of the planes to process’.

New in ffWorks 1.4.1 (Aug 23, 2019)

  • Rewritten compiling FFmpeg video and audio filter options.
  • Added .m2p extention for MPEG-PS containers.
  • Added video filter ‘Blur’.
  • Added option 'Luma Threshold’.
  • Added option 'Luma Radius’.
  • Added option 'Luma Strength’.
  • Added option 'Chrome Threshold’.
  • Added option 'Chroma Radius’.
  • Added option 'Chroma Strength’.
  • Added "1:1 10-bit RGB” support.
  • Added pixel formats.
  • Improved FFmpeg Log updating.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostic feature.
  • Improved SetPTS video filter to accept complex expressions (for creating timelapse movies).
  • Better alpha channel support for VP8 and VP9.
  • Now removes up all temporally files when using 2 or 3 pass encoding.
  • Fixed issue enabling hardware accelerated encoding (VideoToolbox)
  • Fixed setting the HEVC SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info values.
  • Fixed issue trimming movies.
  • Fixed some button alignments.
  • Fixed issue setting the channel layout to 7.1 and 7.1wide (audio filter Channel Mapping).
  • Fixed issue canceling the encoding process and quitting FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue scanning FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue setting the image size when exporting to images.
  • Fixed rearranging the batch order.
  • Fixed regression issue when setting the start time (trimming).

New in ffWorks 1.4.0 (Aug 23, 2019)

  • Rewritten compiling FFmpeg video and audio filter options.
  • Added .m2p extention for MPEG-PS containers.
  • Added video filter ‘Blur’.
  • Added option 'Luma Threshold’.
  • Added option 'Luma Radius’.
  • Added option 'Luma Strength’.
  • Added option 'Chrome Threshold’.
  • Added option 'Chroma Radius’.
  • Added option 'Chroma Strength’.
  • Added "1:1 10-bit RGB” support.
  • Added pixel formats.
  • Improved FFmpeg Log updating.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostic feature.
  • Improved SetPTS video filter to accept complex expressions (for creating timelapse movies).
  • Better alpha channel support for VP8 and VP9.
  • Now removes up all temporally files when using 2 or 3 pass encoding.
  • Fixed issue enabling hardware accelerated encoding (VideoToolbox)
  • Fixed setting the HEVC SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info values.
  • Fixed issue trimming movies.
  • Fixed some button alignments.
  • Fixed issue setting the channel layout to 7.1 and 7.1wide (audio filter Channel Mapping).
  • Fixed issue canceling the encoding process and quitting FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue scanning FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue setting the image size when exporting to images.
  • Fixed rearranging the batch order.

New in ffWorks 1.3.4 (Aug 8, 2019)

  • Added some Pixel Formats.
  • Added option ‘Improved quality' for HE-AAC with LibFDK-aac
  • Added MP2 audio support for MOV container with H264 video codec.
  • Added PCM 32bit support for some containers.
  • Added "SMPTE ST 428-1" to color transfer characteristics selector.
  • Improved merging MXF files.
  • Fixed issue encoding to AVI container with XVID codec.
  • Fixed parsing ‘PTS Expression’ to speed up or slowdown movies. (SetPTS video filter)
  • Fixed Audio Time Offset
  • Fixed issue encoding to AAC mono with higher bitrates then 256kbs.
  • Fixed memory leak when merging files
  • Fixed issue disabling x264 Macroblock tree ratecontrol.

New in ffWorks 1.3.3 (Jul 29, 2019)

  • Improved ‘Save Audio to separate file’.
  • Fixed issue encoding to HEVC with 2 or more audio streams.
  • Fixed issue adding and initialising FFmpeg files when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue adding to iTunes when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue showing notifications on macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.

New in ffWorks 1.3.2 (Jul 23, 2019)

  • FfWorks is now notarized for macOS 10.15
  • Added x265 option 'Emit VPS and PPS headers with every keyframe’.
  • Improved adding subtitles to MOV containers making it QT compatible.
  • Improved calculating video bitrate when setting preset to ‘Very high’ or better and encoding to HEVC.
  • Fixed several issues when running macOS 10.15
  • Fixed issue exporting to images.
  • Fixed issue setting the Intra DC Precision option.

New in ffWorks 1.3.1 (Jul 15, 2019)

  • Improved DASH support (better writing manifest file).
  • Improved all iPad and iPhone presets.
  • Old presets now correctly set the H264 profile setting.
  • Fixed issue enabling SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info’ (HEVC).
  • Fixed issue encoding to VOB containers.
  • Fixed issue encoding to HAP video codec.
  • Fixed issue force font styling (hardburn subtitles).
  • Fixed issue enabling x264 ‘Fast P-skip’ and ‘High Profile 8x8 transform’.
  • Enabling GIF count loops now works as expected when set to 1.

New in ffWorks 1.3.0 (Jul 5, 2019)

  • Improved Watchfolder.
  • Rearanged options in Watchfolder window.
  • Improved hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Improved setting the reference frames and using profiles (x264).
  • Improved Apple TV4K preset.
  • Fixed issue enabling read only watchfolders.
  • Fixed issue when using 2 pass encoding.
  • Fixed issue with Frame Motion Interpolation video filter.

New in ffWorks 1.2.9 (Jun 24, 2019)

  • Improved hardware accelerated HEVC encoding.
  • Fixed issue when using 2 pass encoding.
  • Fixed memory leak when using Watchfolder.
  • Fixed issue adding .mkv files (introduced with 1.2.8)

New in ffWorks 1.2.7 (Jun 11, 2019)

  • Fixed issue importing files.
  • Fixed issue when using 2 pass encoding.

New in ffWorks 1.2.6 (Jun 3, 2019)

  • Added rawvideo for AVI and container.
  • Improved encoding to animated GIF.
  • Improved auto set GOP size.
  • Improved h265 main profile preset.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg error logs.
  • Improved handling adding external subtitle files.
  • Fixed issue creating VOB files.
  • Fixed issue creating thumbnails.
  • Fixed issue setting the timecode type.
  • Fixed issue saving the Pre Motion Estimation option.

New in ffWorks 1.2.5 (May 22, 2019)

  • Added MP2 support for MOV and MKV containers with H264 video codec (for broadcasting).
  • Selected Audio Stream ID is now saved in user presets.
  • Now verifies if the subtitle files are valid before hard burning subtitles.
  • Improved handling adding external subtitle files.
  • Improved FFmpeg validation.
  • Improved h265 Main Profile preset.
  • Fixed issue with Set Video PTS filter (for creating timelapse movies).
  • Fixed memory leak when adding/removing batch files.
  • Fixed issue with entering the video bitrate.

New in ffWorks 1.2.4 (May 9, 2019)

  • Added button to select the LUT file.
  • Added 'Interpolation Mode’ option.
  • Added audio filter ‘New Dyn Normalizer’ (replaced previous version)
  • Added option 'Frame Length in milliseconds’.
  • Added option ‘Filter window size’.
  • Added option 'Target peak value’.
  • Added option 'Maximum gain factor’.
  • Added option 'Target RMS’.
  • Added option 'Compress factor’.
  • Improved subtitle support for MOV containers.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved exporting to images
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘Always encode all available streams’.
  • Fixed issue using Cropping with custom values.

New in ffWorks 1.2.3 (May 3, 2019)

  • Added YUV422p10le pixel format (HEVC 10bit)
  • Added option 'Select 1 frame every N-th frame’.
  • Added options ‘Luma Matrix Horizontal Size’ and ‘Luma Effect Strength’
  • Now handels DPX frames.
  • It is now possible to create animated GIF with transparency.
  • Now checks if an user preset is still present when set as default.
  • Now checks if VLC player is available when used for previewing.
  • Updated several iDevice presets.
  • VP8 quality option now works as expected.
  • Improved calculating GOP size for encoding to VOB container.
  • Improved H265 Main Profile preset.
  • Fixed issue setting the CRF value for x264 and x265.
  • Fixed issue exporting to jpg images.
  • Fixed font issue in the right pane.
  • Fixed issue encoding to DTS audio codec.
  • Fixed issue when using PGS subtitles.

New in ffWorks 1.2.2 (Apr 19, 2019)

  • X265 Adaptive Quantization Mode is now set to 'Enabled with auto-variance’ as default.
  • Fixed issue choosing an iDevice preset and set the video codec to H265.
  • Fixed issue extracting subtitles when more than 10 subs streams are available.
  • Fixed issue trimming video.

New in ffWorks 1.2.1 (Apr 10, 2019)

  • 
Added MP2 and MP3 for MPEGTS containers when using H264/H265 video codec.
  • Improved MPEGTS container handling.
  • Fixed issue updating the audio codec settings.

New in ffWorks 1.2.0 (Mar 21, 2019)

  • 
Rewritten/optimised compiling FFmpeg commandline.
  • Rewritten parsing FFmpeg data.
  • Added option ‘HAP compressor’.
  • Added option ’Set as Forced subtitle stream’.
  • Added option ‘’deinterlace mode’ for Motion-comp deinterlacing’ filter.
  • Improved logging.
  • Improved watchfolder processing.
  • Improved Audio Merge filter (with external files).
  • Better FFmpeg error handling.
  • Added workaround when the cropdetect filter returns negative values.
  • Improved help tags.
  • Fixed issue updating metadata.
  • Fixed setting the font color when hardburning subtitles.
  • Fixed issue setting a watchfolder.
  • Fixed issue setting the time in the 'Time Trimmer' filter.
  • Fixed issue encoding to MP3 and high bitrates.
  • Fixed issue not saving user presets.
  • 
Fixed issue updating the Subtitle title metadata.

New in ffWorks 1.1.18 (Mar 3, 2019)

  • Added support for libopus encoder.
  • Added option 'Opus Encoder Library’. (default is FFmpeg native opus encoder).
  • Improved compiling the FFmpeg commandline for x265.
  • Improved idevice presets.
  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Fixed adding chapters.
  • Fixed setting the VP9 speed and profile options.
  • Fixed issue encoding to HEVC with VideoToolbox
  • Fixed issue selecting an .asv file for the video 'Color Curves' filter.
  • Fixed issue setting a destination file name.
  • Fixed issue saving the FFmpeg log.

New in ffWorks 1.1.16 (Feb 12, 2019)

  • Added x264 option 'Enable Fake Interlaced’.
  • Added several colorspace and color primaries profiles.
  • Faster loading/handling presets.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command line.
  • Improved Passthru wizard.
  • Improved FFmpeg diagnostic feature.
  • Fixed several issues encoding with x264 and x265
  • Fixed issue when disabling thumbnail for more screen estate.
  • Fixed issue setting the Webm/VP9 profile.
  • Fixed issue setting the Major Brand to MP42 v2.
  • Fixed issue setting the destination preset for Watch Folders.

New in ffWorks 1.1.15 (Jan 26, 2019)

  • Added option 'Copy MOV Metadata Tags’.
  • Improved support for .m4v containers.
  • Improved option 'Create Chapter Markers’.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue encoding to HAP_Alpha.
  • Fixed issue when only trimming the start.
  • Fixed issue when using IINA player for previewing.
  • Fixed issue exporting to images.
  • Fixed issue when enabling hardware acceleration (with VideoToolbox).
  • Fixed issue when hardburning subtitles with background.
  • Fixed issue encoding to Animated GIF.

New in ffWorks 1.1.14 (Jan 10, 2019)

  • Added support for OGG audio codec for several containers.
  • Fixed issue enabling Videotoolbox hardware accelerated encoding.
  • Fixed issue when changing Light to Dark Mode.
  • Fixed memory leak when concatenate batch files.
  • Fixed issue with the FFmpeg manager.

New in ffWorks 1.1.12 (Dec 28, 2018)

  • Added FLAC audio codec for MKV containers.
  • Added option 'Reset Count’ (Cropping filter).
  • Improved Dark Mode.
  • Improved all iDevice presets.
  • Added presets : Apple TV4K, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DTS audio.

New in ffWorks 1.1.11 (Dec 5, 2018)

  • Fixed regression issue when copying settings to new batch files

New in ffWorks 1.1.10 (Dec 2, 2018)

  • Fixed issue encoding to OGG with very high bitrates.
  • Fixed issue saving the Hardware accelerated decoding.
  • Fixed issue scaling the Subtitle settings window.
  • Fixed memory leak when using Watchfolder.
  • Fixed issue setting the ‘Timescale of all Video tracks’.
  • Fixed issue using the audio filter ‘Merge Audio’.
  • Improved DASH support.

New in ffWorks 1.1.9 (Nov 15, 2018)

  • Fixed issue selecting the AAC profile (AAC-HE_V2)
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info’.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to ALAC with CoreAudio.
  • Fixed issue entering a audio bitrate.
  • Fixed issue saving hardware encoding options to userpresets.
  • Fixed issue reading media files when no FFmpeg is installed.

New in ffWorks 1.1.8 (Oct 24, 2018)

  • Added AV1 support for MP4 and AVI containers.
  • Added option 'Encode with Operational Pattern Atom (OP-Atom)’ for MXF containers.
  • Minor UI improvements.
  • Improved Dark Mode support.
  • Changed some code to make it ready for notarising.
  • Fixed the 'Production AVC Lossless' preset.
  • Fixed several issue when running macOS 10.14
  • Fixed some threading issues when encoding 4 or more batch files at ones.
  • Fixed issue when enabling Pre/suffix in the Preferences.
  • Fixed issue monitoring FFmpeg log.
  • Fixed memory leak when using Watch Folder.

New in ffWorks 1.1.7 (Oct 10, 2018)

  • Changed some color schemes for better Dark Mode support.
  • Improved Stream Passthru Wizard.
  • Fixed the 'Production AVC Lossless' preset.

New in ffWorks 1.1.5 (Sep 10, 2018)

  • Updated to latest MediaInfo version.
  • You can now change the subtitle language metadata when copying subtitles.
  • Improved handling FFmpeg files.
  • Fixed issue with setting the Min. Luminance value (x265).
  • Fixed issue saving x265 options (user presets).
  • Fixed issue rendering time code when all options are enabled.

New in ffWorks 1.1.4 (Aug 20, 2018)

  • The ‘Scrub Mode’ is now back available in the Trimming window.
  • Added '29.97fps non drop frame' for Rendering Time Code.
  • Added several aspect ratios for detecting cropsize.
  • It is now possible to set/changet the subtitle name when copying subtitles.
  • It is now possible to set/change the audio track name when copying audio streams.
  • Fixed regression issue when encoding to MKV containers.

New in ffWorks 1.1.3 (Aug 14, 2018)

  • Added cropping option 'Black threshold’.
  • Added video filter ‘Black Frame detection’.
  • Added modes 'Remove Start and End black frames’, 'Remove Start black frames Only’ and 'Remove End black frames Only’.
  • Manual cropping values are now inherit the top/bottom/left/right values.
  • Improved adding subtitles to MOV containers making it compatible with QT.
  • Fixed GUI glitch when running macOS 10.14

New in ffWorks 1.1.2 (Jul 17, 2018)

  • Added Watermark transparency option.
  • Added cropping option ‘Rescale size after cropping’.
  • Added ‘Stricly follow standards’ (General Options).
  • Improved creating thumbnails.
  • Fixed issue updating the FPS and Size when setting the ‘Set Target Type’.
  • Fixed issue loading the preferences.
  • Fixed setting the x265 profile option.

New in ffWorks 1.1.1 (Jun 17, 2018)

  • Added AV1 support for Matroska containers.
  • Added x265 option 'Emit VPS, SPS, and PPS headers with every keyframe’.
  • x265 option ‘RC-Lookahead’ now is set to ‘Auto’ by default.
  • Added cropping option ’Scale to Square Pixels’.
  • Added cropping option 'Cropping mode’ (Auto, Auto with preserving centre, 16:9, 4:3 and Manual).
  • Added cropping option ‘Modulus’.
  • Added Deblock video filter.
  • Added option ‘Deblock filter type’.
  • Added option ‘Block size’.
  • Added option ‘Alpha Threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Beta Threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Gamma Threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Delta Threshold’.
  • Scaler now uses Bicubic as default.
  • Enabled ‘Cancel’ button when encoding images to movie (make sure you have the latest FFmpeg version installed).
  • The user presets are now listed alphabetically.
  • Improved compiling commandline.
  • You cannot change the batch target anymore when it is queued.
  • Fixed issue retrieving the correct pixel format from .mxf files with uncommon pixel formats.
  • Fixed issue writing colorspaces for MOV containers with ProRes codec.
  • Fixed issue with DASH files with more than 4 different resolutions.
  • Fixed issue selecting image files with the file dialog.
  • Fixed memory leak when merging MPEGTS files.
  • Fixed issue wrapping the information text when ‘Hide Video thumbnail’ is enabled.
  • Fixed issue exporting to JPG files.
  • Fixed issue when encodig to audio only (1.1 regression issue)

New in ffWorks 1.0.10 (May 13, 2018)

  • Fixed regression issue retrieving the correct pixel format from .mxf files with uncommon pixel formats like XYZ12LE etc..

New in ffWorks 1.0.9 (Apr 4, 2018)

  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue when using the latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed issue with ‘Reduction Filter Strength’ (Webm)
  • Fixed some minor GUI issues.

New in ffWorks 1.0.8 (Mar 28, 2018)

  • Optimized base H265 settings.
  • Added tag '’ for filename prefix and suffix.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved Passthru Wizard.
  • Fixed issue when setting prefix/suffix to .
  • Fixed issue saving user presets (HAP options ‘HAPQuality' and 'HAPChunks').

New in ffWorks 1.0.7 (Mar 15, 2018)

  • Added button ‘Watch Folder Preset’.
  • Added support for AAC, ALAC and FLAC for MOV container with HAP video codec.
  • Added support for .idx subtitle files (soft subtitles) for VOB and MKV containers.
  • Added several entries for the ‘Convert 3D Stereo’ video filter.
  • Added preference option ‘Hide video thumbnail’.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved Subtitle Wizard.
  • Fixed several issues with handling Watch Folder.
  • Fixed issue using the Audio Channel Mapping filter.
  • Fixed issue updating the calculated video bitrate when using a bitrate preset.

New in ffWorks 1.0.6 (Feb 17, 2018)

  • You can now hold the Option key and click on Start to show the commandline editing window.
  • Added ‘Copy Settings to All’ contextual menu item.
  • Added "1:1 10-bit RGB" support for mov container.
  • Added option ‘Position filter chain’ for hardburning subittles.
  • Improved splitting audio channels to seperate audio files.
  • Improved H264 High Profile and H265 Main Profile presets.
  • Improved handling HE-AAC to AAC encoding (regarding bitrate).
  • Improved auto cropping detecting.
  • Changed the batch thread priorities.
  • HAP video codec now works as expected in MOV containers.
  • Fixed several issues when editing the HEVC options.
  • Fixed issue when using the DNxHD preset and set video size to HD720.
  • Fixed issue adding soft subtitles.
  • Fixed loading iPhone7 preset.
  • Fixed issue encoding to 23.976 and 29.97 FPS.
  • Fixed issue adding user presets files.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DVVideo and NTSC.
  • Fixed issue resetting options when changing another preset.

New in ffWorks 1.0.5 (Feb 14, 2018)

  • Added profile ProRes 4444XQ.
  • Added Color primaries : SMPTE 431-2, SMPTE 422-1 and JEDEC P22
  • Added Color space : SMPTE2085
  • Added ‘Reset Settings’ button in the preferences.
  • Added x265 12bit preset.
  • Now automatically sets the pixelformat correctly when encoding to ProRes4444 or 4444XQ.
  • Improved some device presets.
  • Fixed memory leak when removing batch files.
  • Fixed issue setting the Segment Times.
  • Fixed issue setting high values for the Intra DC Precision option.

New in ffWorks 1.0.4 (Feb 6, 2018)

  • Added EAC3 audio codec support for MP4 containers.
  • Fixed regression issue when saving presets (introduced in 1.0.3)

New in ffWorks 1.0.3 (Feb 5, 2018)

  • Added option ’Set as default Audio Stream’ (useful when encoding with two or more audio streams).
  • Added Apple TV4 preset.
  • Enabling alpha channel for VP8 and VP9 (webm) now automatically sets the correct pixel format.
  • Improved encoding to MP4 or MOV containers with 2 or more audio streams so it plays fine with QT player.
  • Improved encoding to Webm container.
  • Improved the HEVC main preset.
  • Fixed issue encoding to MPEG PS container.
  • Fixed issue setting the output folder/filename using the right pane/bottom folder icon.
  • Fixed hard crash when using the FFV1 video codec.
  • Fixed issue canceling encoding with the latest FFmpeg daily builds.
  • Fixed issue importing preset files.

New in ffWorks 1.0.2 (Jan 24, 2018)

  • Added GOP multiplier “x0.5”.
  • Added two new preset ‘Production AVC Standard’ and ‘Production AVC Lossless’.
  • You can now drag’n’drop an audio file in the Audio Settings window (for adding an external audio file).
  • Fixed issue setting the keyint_min value.
  • Fixed issue pausing and continuing encoding.
  • Fixed issue changing the destination file name.
  • Fixes issue sending the encoded move to iTunes (Preferences/Add to iTunes).
  • Fixed issue setting the video sizes for DASH.
  • Fixed issue when the main system volume is formatted as Case-Sensitive.
  • Improved adding subtitles for MOV containers so they now also play with QT-player.
  • Optimised displaying source information.
  • You can now also use the 'Constant Quality Factor’ option for MPEG4 and MPEG2VIDEO (using -q:v).
  • GOP size option is now disabvled when ‘Auto set GOP size’ is enabled.
  • Updated MediaInfo to version v17.12

New in ffWorks 1.0.1 (Jan 11, 2018)

  • Improved Device Presets.
  • Added button’ Diagnostic’ in the FFmpeg Information Sheet.
  • Fixed issue hiding the Watch Folder and FFmpeg Info toolbar buttons when main window is small.
  • Fixed issue setting the Preset and/or Tune options for x265.
  • Fixed issue setting the correct video size when creating a VOB files.
  • Fixed issue with the toolbar (dragging window).
  • Fixed issue when importing files with no audio streams that could lead to a crash when changing the video codec.

New in ffWorks 1.0 (Jan 5, 2018)

  • Only works and optimised for macOS 10.10 or higher.
  • Now only works on 64bit systems. Does not rely anymore on 32bit binaries. (Read: future proof for later non-32-bit macOS versions)
  • Revamped GUI to improve workflow.
  • Added support for h264 and h265 hardware encoding (make sure you use a FFmpeg with support for Videotoolbox)
  • Batch view is now split in Source and Target panes.
  • You can now also change the video and audio codecs directly in the right pane.
  • Video and Audio now have 'Advanced' buttons in the right pane. This opens the relevant advanced options of the selected video or audio codec.
  • Now shows the batch number for each batch.
  • Now uses system font instead of system_small font for better reading.
  • You can now use the cursor buttons to set the trimming times.
  • Auto show settings window after adding audio, filter, trimming, metadata and chapters.
  • When adding external audio, the dialog now uses the source path as the initial folder.
  • When changing the destination path, the dialog now use the source path as the initial folder.
  • Changed font for the FFmpeg Info, Detailed Info and FFmpeg log windows to Courier.
  • Now shows the physical file size instead of the data length for media files.
  • Renamed option ‘Convert H264 bitstream from length to start code prefixed mode’ to ‘Convert H264 or HEVC bitstream from length to start code prefixed mode’.
  • CRF value can now be set to 69.
  • When setting video or audio to passthru ff·Works checks if filters are present.
  • Rearranged target set list.
  • Renamed video filter ‘Time Cutter’ to ‘Time Trimmer’.
  • Selecting a HEVC preset, always uses HVC1 as FourCC so it is playable with latest macOS versions.
  • A Save dialog window is now used to save user presets.
  • When changing destination path/filename, the dialog now uses the movies path as initial folder.
  • Now displays the file size correctly.
  • When pausing encoding, it is now possible to fully stop encoding.
  • Select a batch that is encoding now shows a ‘encoding in progress..’ warning.
  • Removing the external audio file from a audio stream, now selects the source audio stream when available.
  • The Watchfolder window can now be scaled.
  • Trimming timeline now shows thumbnails.
  • The Trimming max frame value is correctly set referring to the source FPS.
  • Selecting MPEG container now uses AC3 as the default audio codec.
  • Now automatically adds Video and Audio PTS filters when using hardburning subtitles and trimming.
  • Added ‘Subtitles Wizard’.
  • Added ‘PassThru Wizard”.
  • Added magic stick icon button to show the ‘Passthru Wizard”.
  • Added .hevc file extension.
  • Added x265 option “SMPTE ST 2086 mastering display color volume SEI info”
  • Added x265 option “x And Y display primaries for R”
  • Added x265 option “x And Y display primaries for G”
  • Added x265 option “x And Y display primaries for B”
  • Added x265 option “X,Y display primaries white point”
  • Added x265 option “Max and Min Luminance”
  • Added x265 option “Max. Contact and max. Frame average light level”
  • Added x265 option “Force singling of HDR parameters in SEI packets”.
  • Added x265 option “Add luma and chroma offsets for HDR/WCG content”
  • Added x265 option “Limits frames for tone mapping information inserted as SEI message”.
  • Added support for DNxHR 8bit and 12bit.
  • Added option ‘DNxHR profiles’ (444’,’HQX’,’HQ’,’SQ’ and ‘LB’).
  • Added support for 1440x1080 (HD1080 Wide screen) for DNxHD.
  • Added support for recent files in menu.
  • Added preference option ‘Show PassThru Wizard when adding batch files’.
  • Added preference option ‘Always request for destination filename’.
  • Added preference option ‘Show Edit window after adding Audio, Subtitle, Filter, ..’.
  • Added preference options ‘Prefix’ and ’Suffix’ for creating filename.
  • Added preference option ‘Default Subs Charset Encoding’.
  • Added preference ‘When done’ option ‘Shut down system ones’.
  • Added preference option ‘Show All Encoded Files.’ Only opens the Finder when all batch files are processed.
  • Added preference option ‘Probe size for scanning files”.
  • Added preference option ‘Analyse duration for scanning files”.
  • Added ‘Advance’ button to directly access codec specific options.
  • Added audio filter Channel Mapping.
  • Added ‘Set Channel Layout’ option.
  • Added ‘Channel select’ menu’s.
  • Added video filter ‘Set SAR’.
  • Added ‘Set SAR’ option.
  • Added video filter ‘Set DAR’.
  • Added ‘Set DAR’ option.
  • Added video filter ‘Background Blur’.
  • Added option ‘Orientation’.
  • Added option ‘Blur strength’.
  • Added ‘Detelecine’ video filter’.
  • Added option ‘First Field’ option.
  • Added option ‘Pattern’ option.
  • Added option ‘Start Frame’ option.
  • Added MP3 and MP2 support for MP4 container.
  • Added option ‘Render Real Timecode’ for Render Timecode filter.
  • Added option ‘Render Custom Timecode’ for Render Timecode filter.
  • Added option ‘Render Frame Number’ for Render Timecode filter.
  • Added option ‘Render Frame Type’ for Render Timecode filter.
  • Added OPUS support for MKV and WEBM containers.
  • Added AAC; PCM_S24LE, PCM_S32LE support for AVCHD (.mt2s) containers
  • Added PCM_S32LE support for AVI containers.
  • Added support for HAP codec in MOV containers.
  • Added HAP quality options ‘HAP’, HAPAlpha’ and ‘HAPQ’.
  • Added AAC codec for AVCHD (.mt2s) containers.
  • Added support for video hardware accelerated videotoolbox encoding.
  • Added new advanced page for hardware accelerated video encoding.
  • Added Apple VDA hardware decoding option.
  • Added Videotoolbox hardware decoding option.
  • Added Videotoolbox hardware encoding option.
  • Added Videotoolbox option ‘More Frames Before Start’.
  • Added Videotoolbox option ‘More Frames After End’.
  • Added Videotoolbox option ‘Allow Software encoding when Hardware encoding fails’.
  • Added CoreAudio hardware encoding option.
  • Added support for extracting Close Captions subtitles.
  • Added ‘Audio Track Name’ metadata. (Matroska container only).
  • Added ‘Subtitle Name’ metadata for soft subtitles.
  • Added ‘BT.2020’ to colormatrix converter
  • Added MInterpolate video filter.
  • Added option ‘Interpolation FSP’.
  • Added option ‘Motion interpolation mode’.
  • Added option ‘Motion Estimation Mode’.
  • Added option ‘Algorithm for Motion Estimation’.
  • Added option ‘Macroblock Size’.
  • Added option ‘Macroblock Size’.
  • Added option ‘Motion estimation search value’.
  • Added option ‘Enable variable-size block motion comp’.
  • Added option ‘Scene change detection method’.
  • Added option ‘Scene change detection threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Shift input timestamps to start at zero (needs copy timestamps enabled)’.
  • Added audio channel layout ‘hexadecagonal’ and ‘hexagonal’.
  • Added audio filter ‘Audio Merge’. For merging audio streams to one audio stream (both embedded and external audio files).
  • Added option ‘Merge Channel Mode’.
  • Added option ‘Merged Channel Layout’.
  • Added 8x ‘Audio Stream’ selectors.
  • Added 8x ‘Set External Audio File’.
  • Added support for H264RGB video codec for MOV, MP4, MKV and AVI containers.
  • Added preview for Cropping and Padding video filters.
  • Added Video Filter ‘Color Space’.
  • Added option ‘Specify all input color properties’.
  • Added option ‘Specify all output color properties’.
  • Added option ‘Specify input colorspace’.
  • Added option ‘Specify input transfer characteristics’.
  • Added option ‘Specify input color primaries’.
  • Added option ‘Specify input color range’.
  • Added option ‘Specify output colorspace’.
  • Added option ‘Specify output transfer characteristics’.
  • Added option ‘Specify output color primaries’.
  • Added option ‘Specify output color range’.
  • Added option ‘Specify output color format’.
  • Added option ‘Do a fast conversion, which skips gamma/primary correction’.
  • Added option ‘Dithering mode’.
  • Added option ‘Specify input colorspace’.
  • Added option ‘Whitepoint adaptation mode’.
  • Added support for TIFF images.
  • Added video reverse filter.
  • Added audio reverse filter.
  • Added ‘Hide ff·Works’ (Watch folder window).
  • Added ‘Hide Dock Icon’ (Watch folder window).
  • Added ‘Audio SetPTS’ filter.
  • Added ‘Set Audio PTS’ expression.
  • Added VP8 ‘CPU used’ option.
  • Added help tags for all VP8 options.
  • Added VP8 ‘Datarate undershoot’ option.
  • Added VP8 ‘Datarate overshoot’ option.
  • Added VP8 ‘Noise sensitivity’ option.
  • Added progress spinner when importing files.
  • Added support for MPEG DASH and WEBM DASH
  • Added ‘Create DASH files’.
  • Added ‘Auto create DASH Manifest file”.
  • Added ‘Create separate Chunk files’.
  • Added ‘Minimum Segment Duration’ option.
  • Added ‘Remove non-DASH files when finished’ option.
  • Added DASH resolution and bitrate list.
  • Added support for .m4s files.
  • Added X-Offset and Y-Offset options for Watermark position.
  • Added support for .drc , .gifv, .mng, .yuv, .m4p, .svi, .f4a and .f4b files.
  • Added option ‘Only Keyframes’ for exporting movie to image files.
  • Added movie preset sizes 5120x2160 (5K UW), 5120x2880 (5K UHD), 5120x4096 (HSXGA), 7680x3200 (8K UW), 7680x4320 (8K UHD), 8192x4320 (True 8K)
  • Added option ‘Prevents clipping when rematrixing’ (for audio filter resampler).
  • Added option ‘Enable Alpha Channel support’ for WEBM containers.
  • Added option ‘Disable’ to Video Size.
  • Added video filter ‘Pixel Format’.
  • Added option ‘Set Pixel Format’.
  • Added 24bit and 32bit support for MXF containers.
  • Added support for hevc_mp4toannexb bitstream filter.
  • Added support for exporting to TGA images.
  • Added several 10bit ,12bit, 14bit and 16bit pixel formats.
  • Added AC3 option ‘Use Channel Coupling’.
  • Added AC3 option ‘AC3 Coupling Start Band’.
  • Added FLAC option ‘FLAC Compression Level’.
  • Added MP3 option 'Use Average Bitrate'.
  • Added MP3 option 'Disable Bit reservoir'.
  • Added higher preset frame rates (70, 75, 90, 100 and 120).
  • Added ‘Basic Information’ and ‘Advanced Information’ options for the Media information window.
  • Added ‘SAVE’ and ‘PRINT’ buttons for the Media information window.
  • Added video filter ‘Field’.
  • Added option ‘Field Extract’.
  • Added hvc1 tag when encoding to HEVC (to make files macOS 10.13 compatible).
  • Added support for IINA and MPV players for previewing.
  • Added support for IFO files (for using the correct subtitle color when copying dvd subtitles).
  • Added option “Enable loading of external tracks” (For Quicktime reference file).
  • Added option “Allows loading of external tracks via absolute paths,” (For Quicktime reference file).
  • Added presets for iPhone8, iPhone8Plus and iPhoneX
  • Added .yuv extensions for MOV and MKV containers (for using Rawvideo).
  • Improved compiling Commandline when encoding to rawvideo.
  • Improved bitrate quality settings for several video codecs.
  • Improved rendering a background for subtitles (hardburn).
  • Improved handling dvb_sub subtitles for MPEGTS containers.
  • Improved setting the video size in the Export to Images sheet.
  • Improved Watchfolder: You can now hide the ff·Works window to run in the background.
  • Improved compiling command line when using video passthru.
  • Improved compiling video filters (order).
  • Improved Watchfolder logging.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved burning subtitles and trimming is enabled.
  • Fixed options ‘Strictly enforce gop size’, ‘normalize adaptive quantization’ and ‘always try a mb with mv=’ to work with the latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed Tune and Preset options when encoding to HEVC.
  • Fixed issue encoding to DTS audio codec.
  • Fixed issue setting the audio codecs for AVS and RealMedia containers.

New in ffWorks 6.6.3 (Dec 17, 2017)

  • Fixed issue saving and loading user presets.
  • Fixed issue enabling auto cropping video filter.
  • Fixed issue setting the Metadata Rotating value.

New in ffWorks 6.6.1 (Dec 6, 2017)

  • Fixed issue using Tune and Preset when encoding to HEVC.

New in ffWorks 6.6.0 (Nov 25, 2017)

  • Added option 'Frame Length in milliseconds’.
  • Added option 'Target RMS’.
  • Added option 'Compress factor’.
  • Added option 'Gaussian filter window size’.
  • Added option 'Target peak value’.
  • Added option 'Maximum gain factor’.
  • Added option 'Enable channels coupling’.
  • Added option 'Enable alternative boundary mode’.
  • Added video filter 'Frame Rate’.
  • Added option 'Scene Change Level’.
  • Added option 'Start range Linear Interpolation’.
  • Added option 'End range Linear Interpolation’.
  • Added"SMPTE ST428.1" to Color Primaries.
  • Encoding to VOB and enabling qscale is now working..
  • Improved H265 HEVC main profile preset.
  • Improved auto cropping detecting.
  • Improved ffmpeg validation.
  • Improved several tooltips.
  • Generaly improved compiling FFmpeg command lines.
  • Fixed issue setting the video bitrate for DNxHD..
  • Fixed issue encoding to HEVC with very low bitrates.
  • Fixed setting the correct value for x265 option 'Limit References’.
  • Fixed issue with 2pass encoding and subtitles are involved.
  • Fixxed issue encoding with segments.
  • Fixed issue with PGS subtitles.
  • Fixed several issues with MPEG TS First pid. and Minimum PES packet payload.
  • Fixed issue merging with complex filter.

New in ffWorks 6.5.1 (Oct 6, 2017)

  • When encoding to MOV with h265, it now uses FOURCC HVC1 instead of HEV1. For creating macOS10.13 HEVC compatible files.
  • Fixed issue choosing an AVI container and audio bitrate was not set correctly.

New in ffWorks 6.5 (Sep 8, 2017)

  • Rewritten FFmpeg log processing (much faster).
  • Rewritten code to scan and verify FFmpeg files.
  • Added option ‘Disable P-blocks’ (x264).
  • Updated default settings for x265 options.
  • Added ‘.m4r’ file extention for creating iPhone ringtones (choose AAC audio preset and set file extention to '.m4r’)
  • Added and improved several help popups.
  • Added ‘Audio Sync’ option for the ‘Resample’ audio filter.
  • Added ‘High noise dither’ for the ‘Resample’ audio filter.
  • Changed some font size for better readability.
  • Now saves all x264 and x265 options to a user presets.
  • Now uses libxvid when video codec is set to ‘XVID’.
  • It is no longer possible to add a video filter and no video stream is available.
  • Removed amount limit for audo streams (previously this was limited to 64).
  • Updated MediaInfo to latest version.
  • Improved Auto GOP size and length feature.
  • Improved FFmpeg error parsing.
  • Improved FFmpeg commanline compiling.
  • Improved Chapters editing.
  • Improved PS4 and Xbox One presets.
  • Better DNxHD handling.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to OPUS audio codec.
  • Fixed issue setting the LUT3D file (for the video 'LUT 3D’ filter)
  • Fixed option ‘Discard all metadata from source’.
  • Fixed issue with 'auto padding to 4:3’.
  • Fixed issues with MPEG TS options: Minimum PES packet payload, First pid and Muxrate.
  • Fixed issue setting the Segment duration’ (Create segments).
  • Fixed several typos.
  • Fixed issue checking for latest available FFmpeg version.

New in ffWorks 6.4.3 (Aug 18, 2017)

  • Added support for 32bit PCM Audio.
  • Better DNxHD handling.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Added YUV420p10le pixel format (for HEVC 10bit)
  • Fixed issue selecting files with unassigned codepoints on APFS volumes.
  • Fixed issue creating timestamps when merging MPEGPS.
  • Now correctly handles file formats/ containers with odd stream layouts.
  • Merging a lot of files now do not leak memory.
  • Fixed issue when source is an Animated GIF and encoding to Webm or AVI.
  • Improved FFmpeg file validation.

New in ffWorks 6.4.2 (Jul 24, 2017)

  • Added audio PCM 24bit for MXF container.
  • Enabling ‘Create Chapter Markers’, now automatically adds a chapter at each minute.
  • Fixed issue running macOS 10.13 High Sierra.
  • Fixed issue setting the x265 profile option.
  • Fixed issue encoding source files that only have audio streams.
  • Fixed issue setting the Timecode rendering positions.
  • Fixed issue recalculating bitrate according BPP when changing video size.
  • Fixed issue writing the Major Brand option (MP42, MP43, …)

New in ffWorks 6.4.1 (Jun 26, 2017)

  • Fixed regression issue when creating .iso DVD files (introduced in 6.4).

New in ffWorks 6.4.0 (Jun 23, 2017)

  • Now works on APFS formated volumes (macOS10.13 High Sierra).
  • Added video filter ‘Frame Steps’.
  • Added option 'Select one frame every N-th frame’.
  • Added x265 option 'Strength of adaptive offsets’.
  • Added"SMPTE ST 428-1" to Color Primaries selector.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved handling of DVB_Subtitles.
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command lines in general.
  • Now handels DPX frames.
  • Metadata types ‘Service Name’ and ‘Service Provider’ is now saved in user presets.
  • Better compatibility with FFmpeg 3.3 and higher.
  • Updated several iDevice presets.
  • Encoding to Prores and enabling qscale is now processed correctly.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Split Audio Channels into seperate files’ (Now always encoded to mono channels).
  • Fixed issue setting the mapping when adding 2 or more audio streams and external subtitles files.
  • Fixed issue adding watermark images that are bigger than the movie size.
  • Fixed issue exporting to jpg images when ‘x Frames’ is selected.
  • Fixed issue checking for the latest FFmpeg build.
  • Fixed issue rendering Timecode when using very small fonts sizes.
  • Fixed issue encoding with 2 pass enabled.

New in ffWorks 6.3.5 (May 20, 2017)

  • Enabling ‘Copy all data streams’ now works when audio codec is set to passthru.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to h265 10bit.
  • Now automatically sets the correct pixel format when encoding to ProRes profile 4444
  • Fixed issue setting the Color Primaries and Color Space (Color Options).
  • It is now possible to create animated GIF with transparency.
  • First PID (MPEGTS) is now correctly saved in user presets.
  • ‘Reduction Filter Strength’ (Webm) is now correctly compiled.
  • If option ‘B frame placement’ (x265) is set to Full (Trellis) does not alter the ‘Limit References’ option anymore.

New in ffWorks 6.3.4 (May 15, 2017)

  • Added support for DAV files.
  • Changed position of the progressbar in the preview window (not overlapping anymore).
  • Selecting certain higher profiles for h264 and h265 are now correctly processed.
  • Improved auto detecting crop size.
  • When enabling 'Create Chapter Markers’ it now automatically sets chapters at 'every minute'.
  • Fixed issue copying PGS subtitles into MKV containers.
  • Fixed issue when adding audio streams and changing the container.
  • Fixed issue drawing text when set to 'Frame number'.

New in ffWorks 6.3.3 (May 1, 2017)

  • All options of the Audio Dynamic Normalizer filter are now saved to user presets.
  • Fixed batch status when extracting to images has finished.
  • Fixed issue encoding to h265 HEVC with very low CRF values.
  • Fixed issue with overlapping parts when hardburning subtitles with background.
  • It is not possible anymore to change the preset when encoding is in progress.
  • Fixed memory leak in log data when encoding is finished.
  • Fixed issue encoding to segments.

New in ffWorks 6.3.2 (Apr 18, 2017)

  • Now only shows VLC in the preferences when VLC is installed.
  • Fixed font align issue in the right pane.
  • Fixed issue setting the ‘Show Notification’ preference option.

New in ffWorks 6.3.1 (Apr 8, 2017)

  • Fixed issue that crashed iFFmpeg after encoding finished (only OS X 10.7 and OS X 10.8).

New in ffWorks 6.3 (Apr 7, 2017)

  • Notifications now have a button ’Show’ to show the encoded file in the Finder. (Make sure the iFFmpeg notification is set to ‘Alerts’ in the System Preferences)
  • Added ‘Open Recent File’ menu.
  • Added Video Reverse filter. (*)
  • Added Audio Reverse filter. (*)
  • Added CRF support for Webm containers (VP8 and VP9).
  • Added Pixel format 'ARGB'.
  • Added MP2 audio codec for VOB containers.
  • Added option “Set timescale of all video tracks’ (video_track_timescale).
  • Added several help tags.
  • Added Uncompressed YUV 4:1:1 12-bit support.
  • Added ‘CSV’ to list file format when encoding to segments.
  • Editing the Chapters names and times is now saved.
  • Selecting a batch that’s in progress now shows a message in the right pane.
  • Now checks if an user preset file is still present when it is set as default.
  • Better splitting audio streams when MP3 is selected.
  • Improved quality for exporting to jpg images.
  • Improved encoding to webm container.
  • 'Frames to look ahead' now links correctly when x265 HEVC is selected.
  • Setting animated GIF count loop to ‘No Loop’ does now works
  • Updated to MediaInfo 0.7.93
  • Fixed VP8 'Noise Reduction Max Frame’ option.
  • Fixed VP8 'Reduction Filter Strength’ option.
  • Fixed isue saving Dejudder filter options.
  • Fixed issue encoding to segments with trimming enabled.
  • Fixed issue setting the option Psycho Visual Strength value.
  • Fixed issue settingh the Audio Time Offset value.
  • Fixed issue with reading invalid values that could hardcrash iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue encoding to DTS audio codec.
  • Fixed issue setting the default subs charset encoding.
  • Fixed issue enabling auto padding (padding filter).
  • Fixed issue with trimming and using video passthru.
  • Fixed issue pausing encoding.
  • Fixed issue using the VLC player for previewing.

New in ffWorks 6.2.6 (Feb 27, 2017)

  • Added option ‘Luma Matrix Vertical Size’
  • Added option ‘Luma Matrix Horizontal Size’
  • Added option ‘Luma Effect Strength’
  • The x265 option Maximum TU size is now saved in user presets.
  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg build with x264 and x265 10bit support.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Perform Audio Peak Normalisation’ and value set < 0db
  • Fixed issue with VP8 option ‘lag-in-frames’
  • Fixed issue with VP8 option ‘arnr-strength’
  • Fixed memory leak when merging files.
  • Fixed issue when using PGS subtitles.
  • Fixed several issues encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DnxHD and 59.94fps (video bitrate is now correctly set).

New in ffWorks 6.2.5 (Feb 20, 2017)

  • Added support for .str and .pss files.
  • Improved some GUI parts.
  • Added support for Alias Wavefront PIX image.
  • Embedded Dvd_subtitles can now be hardburned for every container format.
  • Encoding to x265 now uses a CRF value of 25 by default (= about same quality as c264 with CRF 20 but with 1/2 file size).
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • It is now possible to create movies from Tiff images.
  • Now checks if macOS Movie folder is present. If not, falls back to the desktop folder.
  • Fixed crash when enabling ‘Only encode selected chapter’.
  • Fixed issue encoding to ALAC with Core Audio (hardware accelerated encoding).

New in ffWorks 6.2.4 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed issue with loading the samplerate from presets.
  • Fixed critical issue encoding to MPEGTS container and the h264_mp4toannexb bitstream filter is enabled.
  • Fixed some issues when using the latest FFmpeg versions.

New in ffWorks 6.2.3 (Jan 3, 2017)

  • Add check when bitrate is too low when encoding to AAC (Hardware Accelerated).
  • Improved h265 support (all x265 options are now available).
  • It is now possible to add watermark and hardburn subtitles(from external subtitle file) in one process.
  • Removing the external audio file from an audio stream, now selects the source audio stream when available.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets that contains special chars.
  • Fixed several issues with trimming.
  • Bigger font size for trimming values.
  • Fixed issue updating the progress indicator in the Dock Icon.
  • Faster creating thumbnails for trimming previews.

New in ffWorks 6.2.2 (Dec 5, 2016)

  • Added x265 option 'Enable Ultra HD Blu-ray format support’.
  • Added some extra FFmpeg validation for availability of hardware encoding and video filters.
  • Added preference option 'Show Message when Metadata Rotation is detected’.
  • Better support for merging mpegps (.ps) files.
  • Improved probing media files.
  • Improved encoding to MXF container with DnxHD video codec.
  • Video filter "Frame Rate by Interpolation” now works as excted when changing values.
  • Now correctly detects if the installed FFmpeg file has HAP codec support.
  • Fixed issue when running macOS 10.12 and the new Sierra Auto Tab mode is enabled.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Closed GOP’.
  • Fixed issue setting the Minimum GOP size value with x265.
  • Fixed graphics glitch when running macOS 10.12.1
  • Fixed regression encoding to VOB container
  • Updated Mediainfo to version 0.7.91

New in ffWorks 6.2.1 (Oct 12, 2016)

  • Fixed issue when encoding with hardware accelerated AAC or ALAC audio codecs (regression issue introduced in 6.2)
  • It is now not possible anymore to scale the Save User Preset window sheet (regression issue introduced in 6.2).

New in ffWorks 6.2 (Oct 6, 2016)

  • The batch list options are now updated when using the up and down keys.
  • Added support for HE-AAC v1 when using the CoreAudio AAC encoder.
  • Adding a new audio stream now correctly sets the available audio codecs.
  • Now sets the resolution and framerate to ‘original’ when setting the video codec to VP8 or VP9 (webm container).
  • Removed ‘Always use mapping’ preference option. This is now always the case.
  • Added check for samplerate compatibility with CoreAudio AAC hardware accelerated encoder.
  • Added support for DNxHD 1920x1080 HD1080i/24fps (with 36000, 115000 and 175000kbs).
  • Added x264 option 'Use A53 Closed Captions’.
  • Improved optional XDCAM HD422 user presets.
  • Improved all iDevice and Android presets considerably.
  • Changed the selected batch color to have a bigger contrast with non-selected batch files.
  • Enabling Close GOP now works as expected.
  • Extended range for Slices to 30.
  • Improved calculating optimised GOP size for encoding to VOB container.
  • Added ‘SRT Without Styling Info’ for extracting subtitles.- Minor interface refinements.
  • Now shows if AAC or ALAC is hardware accelerated in the popover window.
  • Improved chapter editing.
  • Improved creating FFmpeg commanlines.
  • Merging without re-encoding now works for all container and video/audio codec combinations.
  • Merging movies with more than one subtitle is now possible.
  • Editing metadata key names are now correctly initialised.
  • Merging with re-encoding now works again as expected.
  • Padding out of scope values are now accepted.
  • x265 Profile options now works correctly.
  • Creating a new chapter markers now shifts the time correctly.
  • Encoding to ProRes doens’t freezes iFFmpeg anymore.
  • Updated MediaInfo to version 0.7.88
  • Fixed issue enabling x265 option ‘Adaptive Quantization Mode’.
  • Fixed crash when no LUT file is selected for the LUT 3D video filter.
  • Fixed setting the Adjust Volume value.
  • Fixed issue rendering Timecode when selecting position Top/Middle.
  • Fixed issue that could crash iFFmpeg when quiting.
  • Fixed issue when batch thread is waiting in line.
  • Fixed issue when setting threading slices.
  • Fixed issue selecting Chinese or Chinese Simplified for subtitles and audio streams.
  • Fixed issue setting a value for MPEG-TS option 'First pid of the PMT’.
  • Fixed issue parsing First pid of the PMT and First pid. (MPEG-TS).
  • Fixed several issues with updating DNxHD and DVVideo GUI settings.
  • Fixed issues when using the latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed regression issue encoding to MP4 containers - introduced in 6.1
  • Fixed issue saving user presets for x264 and x265 video options.
  • Fixed huge memoryleak when Watchfolders is enabled.
  • Fixed issue hardburning subtitles.
  • Fixed and improved FFmpeg Manager.
  • Fixed issue hard burning subtitles embedded subtitles.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to AAC with CoreAudio.
  • Fixed issue using Cropping with custom values.
  • Fixed issue initialising the audio settings when video codec is set to passthru.
  • Fixed issue disabling Macroblock tree ratecontrol (x264).

New in ffWorks 6.1.12 (Sep 1, 2016)

  • DMG is now codesigned for macOS.
  • Faster merging files when re-encoding is selected.
  • Automatically adding a sharping filter now works when adding the Video Stabilization filter.
  • The HAP video codec now always uses RGBA pixel format by default.
  • Manually entering a FPS value that is not supported by the selected video codec is not possible anymore.
  • Enabling ‘Reset Timestamps at the begin of each segment’ now works when exporting to segments.
  • Resetting the Watchfolder log now also clears the caches.
  • Helptags are now always showing up when hoovering over right pane icons/buttons.
  • Fixed issue saving the x265 options.
  • Fixed issue selecting Chinese or Chinese Simplified for subtitles and audio streams.
  • Fixed issue using the Adjust Volume audio filter.
  • Fixed crash that could happen when quiting iFFmpeg.

New in ffWorks 6.1.11 (Aug 1, 2016)

  • Fixed several issues when running macOS 10.12
  • Fixed issue when using Padding filter and enabling ‘Auto padding to 16:9’.
  • Fixed memoryleak when removing batchfiles.
  • Improved setting the GOP value when set to auto.
  • Improved handling of DVB_Subtitles for MPEG TS containers.
  • Improved auto cropping detecting.
  • Moved User Guide online.

New in ffWorks 6.1.10 (Jul 17, 2016)

  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg 3.1.1.

New in ffWorks 6.1.9 (Jul 8, 2016)

  • Fixed issue when running macOS.

New in ffWorks 6.1.8 (Jul 4, 2016)

  • Fixed several issues when running macOS (beta).
  • If you are running the latest macOS 10.12 beta, then please update to iFFmpeg 6.1.8 - older iFFmpeg version will not work correct on macOS anymore. It is also adviced to redownload or recompile FFmpeg.

New in ffWorks 6.1.5 (Jun 8, 2016)

  • Popup window now displays correctly which filters are used.
  • Improved rendering Timecode.
  • Improved mapping handling.
  • ‘VideoThreadSlices” and “VideoThreadType” options are now saved in user presets.
  • All values for YADIF filter are now saved to user presets.
  • Cropping and padding values now accepts more digits.
  • VP8 ‘best’ quality now works as expected.
  • Rendering watermark now also works with png files with no alpha channel.
  • Fixed issue when encoding with CoreAudio (Hardware accelerated encoding for AAC, AC3 and ALAC)
  • Fixed issue encoding to mpegts with incorrect PID value.
  • Fixed issues when source contains RGB video.
  • Fixed crashing when converting (OS X 10.9 Maverick)
  • Fixed issue when selecting H264 profile High444.
  • Fixed memory leak when merging files.

New in ffWorks 6.1.4 (Jun 5, 2016)

  • Fixed issue merging files using no re-encoding (regression introduced in 6.1)
  • Fixed issue hard burning embedded subtitles.

New in ffWorks 6.1.3 (May 31, 2016)

  • Improved chapter editing and fixed severla issues.
  • Improved creating FFmpeg commandline.
  • Merging now works again as expected.
  • Encoding to ProRes doens’t freezes iFFmpeg anymore.
  • Fixed issues when using the latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed regression issue encoding to MP4 containers - introduced in 6.1
  • Fixed issue hardburning subtitles.

New in ffWorks 6.1 (May 20, 2016)

  • Added ‘Apple CoreAudio AAC/AC3/ALAC de/encoder’ support. Encoding movies with AAC/AC3/ALAC audio are now about 30% faster. Make sure you use a FFmpeg version supporting this.
  • Added option 'Set Encode Date and Taged Date’ with options ‘Disabled, Current time and Original Time’.
  • Added"SMPTE ST 428-1" to Color Primaries selector.
  • Added "Log square root”, "IEC 61966-2-4” , "BT.1361” , "IEC 61966-2-1”, "BT.2020 - 10 bit” , "BT.2020 12 bit” ,”SMPTE ST 2084” , “SMPTE ST 428-1” to color transfer characteristics selector.
  • Added "BT.2020 NCL” and "BT.2020 CL” to color space selector.
  • Added ‘Draw background’ option for Forcing Font Styling.
  • Added ‘Background color’ option for Forcing Font Styling.
  • Added ’Background Transparency’ option for Forcing Font Styling.
  • Added support for HAP video codec (MOV container).
  • Added aditional file extentions when encoding to audio only: AAC (.m4a and .aac), WAV (.wav and .aiff), OGG (.ogg, .oga), ALAC (.m4a, .caf).
  • Added advanced option 'Use Cutoff bandwidth when encoding with the build-in AAC encoder’.
  • Added option 'Use transparency (only for webm)’ for creating movies from PNG images with alpha channel.
  • Added option 'Chroma to Luma Quantizer Offset’.
  • Added x264 option ‘Deadzone Inter’.
  • Added x264 option ‘Deadzone Intra’.
  • Added x264 option 'Disable decimate P-blocks’.
  • Improved x264 option 'AQ-Strength’ - now a range from 0 to 3.
  • Added x265 option 'Adaptive Quantization Mode’.
  • Added x265 option ‘Level’.
  • Added x265 option 'Calculate and report Peak Signal to Noise Ratio’.
  • Added x265 option 'B frame placement’.
  • Added x265 option ‘Encodes interlaced content as fields’.
  • Added x265 option ‘Profile’ (main, main-intra, mainstillpicture,main444-8,main444-intra,main444-stillpicture,main10, main10-intra main422-10, main422-10-intra main444-10, main444-10-intra,main12, main12-intra main422-12, main422-12-intra main444-12, main444-12-intra).
  • Added x265 option 'Encodes interlaced content as fields’.
  • Added x265 option 'Level of RDO in mode decision’.
  • Added x265 option 'For each CU, calculate R-D for a range of QP values’.
  • Added x265 option 'Noise reduction’.
  • Added x265 option 'Maximum TU size’.
  • Added x265 option 'Disable temporal motion vector predictors in P and B slices’.
  • Added x265 option 'Limit References’.
  • Added x265 option 'Disable the use of lookahead’s lowres motion vector fields’.
  • Added x265 option 'Strength of adaptive quant offsets’.
  • Added x265 option 'Rate distortion optimizated mode’.
  • Added x265 option 'Deblocking Loop Filter tC Offset’.
  • Added x265 option 'Deblocking Loop Filter Beta Offset’.
  • Added x265 option 'Disable Toggle Sample Adaptive Offset loop filter’.
  • Added x265 option 'Specify how to handle depencency between SAO and deblocking filter’.
  • Added x265 option 'Rate-Distortion Analysis’.
  • Added x265 option 'Enable Parallel mode decision, or distributed mode analysis’.
  • Added several helptags for x265 options.
  • Added video filter ‘Gradfun’.
  • Added option ‘Strength’ (Gradfun).
  • Added option’Radius’ (Gradfun).
  • Added option 'Auto GOP multiplier’.
  • Added value ‘Zero’ for Global, Sub, Pre Motion Estimation options.
  • Added support for OGG audio in MKV containers with H264 or H265 video codecs.
  • Added video option ‘Framerate Mode’.
  • Added option ‘Merge Subtitles’ to Merging files.
  • Added option ‘Include All Streams’ (merging).
  • Added DPX and SGI support for extracting images from movies.
  • Added preference option 'Default Subs Charset Encoding’.
  • Added preference option ‘Related Subtitles Files’ (Ignore, Ask to Add as soft or hard subtitles, Add as Soft subtitles and Add as Hard burn subtitles).
  • Extended the max. value for 'Limit Motion Vectors Range' to 64.
  • Extended the max. value for ‘Motion Estimation Quality’ to 11.
  • Updated x265 option AQ-Mode.
  • Added preference option ‘Enable encoding while system sleeps'
  • Improved compiling FFmpeg commandlines.
  • Improved sliders - it is now possible to mouseclick the value up and down.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved displaying info when adding a lot of movies.
  • Improved x264 option 'AQ-Strength’ - now a range from 0 to 3.
  • Improved Qmin and Qmax - now with a range 0 to 69
  • Improved -psy_trellis and -psy-rd to match new FFmpeg versions.
  • Improved H:M:S:F display control.
  • Improved H264 Main and High Profile presets.
  • Improved splitting audio channels into seperate files.
  • Improved merging files without re-encoding.
  • Now remembers the last selected extracting subtitles type.
  • Now uses the source filename for extracting subtitles by default.
  • Scene Change Threshold option can now be set to 0 too.
  • When creating movie from images, the FPS is now automatically taken from the Video settings.
  • Encoding to VOB and enabling qscale is now added correctly.
  • Trimming Digits are now bigger.
  • Now checks if the VLC player is available when selected for previewing.
  • All settings for the audio filter 'Dynamic Normalize’ are now saved to user presets.
  • h264_mp4toannexb is now enabled by default when encoding to AVCHD Container (M2TS).
  • Fixed issue when using the DNxHD preset and set video size to HD720.
  • Fixed issue when using the DVVideo preset.
  • Fixed issue parsing keyint and min-keyint for x265.
  • Fixed issue x264 option 'Weighted prediction method’.
  • Fixed issue x265 option 'Disable Wavefront Parallel Processing’.
  • Fixed issue export images when ‘Destination folder is same as source’ is enabled.
  • Fixed some tooltips.
  • Fixed issue with sliders.
  • Fixed some control focus issues.
  • Fixed issue with progresscircle.
  • Fixed issue when enabling 'Only Encode Selected Chapter’.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Start encoding after adding files’.
  • Fixed issue setting the correct value for the Audio Tempo audio filter.
  • Fixed issue rendering Timecode when using a large fonts size.
  • Fixed issue merging without re-encoding (concat) under OS X 10.7.x
  • Fixed issue with Video size listing - 3840x2160 (UHDTV) was listed twice.
  • Fixed issue when merging files without re-encoding and the folder names includes special chars.
  • Fixed several issues and improved the Segment feature.
  • Fixed issue initialising Trimming slider.
  • Fixed "Ignore index" decode option.
  • Fixed issue encoding to VP9.
  • Fixed issue when selecting an aspect ratio 1.37:1
  • Improved encoding to ProRes.
  • The Merge filename dialog now uses the user Destination Folder or Same folder as source when enabled in the preferences.
  • Changed Watch folder window to a document window.
  • Corrected aligment of progress value in Dock Icon.
  • Improved parsing audio streams with special characters in the handler name.
  • Improved displaying output file path in popover.
  • Upgraded to MediaInfo 0.7.83
  • Updated several translations.

New in ffWorks 6.0.4 (Apr 14, 2016)

  • Now auto fills-in the FPS when using Images to Movie.
  • Removed -cutoff option. This is now oboluete for the native FFmpeg AAC encoder.
  • Fixed issue merging files without re-encoding.
  • Fixed memory leak when adding/removing audio and video filters.

New in ffWorks 6.0.3 (Apr 9, 2016)

  • Improved compiling FFmpeg command lines.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed regression issue with encoding to MP4 and MOV (introduced in 6.0.1)
  • Improved parsing audio streams with special characters in the handler name.
  • Upgraded to MediaInfo 0.7.83
  • Updated several translations.

New in ffWorks 6.0.0 (Feb 5, 2016)

  • Optimised for OS X10.10 and 10.11
  • Now 64bit only. Make sure you have a 64bit FFmpeg binary installed.
  • Without FFmpeg installed, iFFmpeg now acts as a media reader to reveal all technical data of video and audio files.
  • Optimised core code to build FFmpeg commandlines.
  • When adding batch files, iFFmpeg now checks if there are associated subtitle files available and prompts a dialog to choose between soft and hardburning.
  • Better validating subtitle files.
  • Added general option ‘Always set Encode Date and Taged Date to current time’ (enabled by default).
  • Now also displays the amount of available audio channels in batch view.
  • All metadata key names can now be customised. Making it possible to add any metadata.
  • You can now also export movies to TIFF images.
  • Many improvements encoding to MPEG TS container.
  • FFmpeg command line edit window: Changed button names to Run and Revert (makes more sense).
  • Double clicking in the ‘Import Media’ area now shows an open dialog.
  • Now automatically detects if a movie has orientation metadata.
  • Improved handling of DVB_Subtitles for MPEG TS containers.
  • Improved the help feature.
  • Improved encoding to AC3 audio codec.
  • Improved encoding to 23.976fps and 29.97 fps.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg errors.
  • Improved handling of setting the audio bitrate.
  • Improved setting the GOP and keyint_min values when set to auto.
  • Improved ‘Split Audio Channels into separate files’. Now possible to any selected audio codec (previously only 16bit PCM).
  • Enabling ‘Split Audio Channels into separate files’ now also works with audio passthru.
  • It is now possible to enter a FPS value manually.
  • It is now possible to enter an audio bitrate manually.
  • Added 'Check Latest FFmpeg version' button in the FFmpeg Manager window.
  • Added button in batch file to show encoded file in Finder.
  • Added preference option 'Send Source File to the Trash'.
  • Added ‘Add Video’, ‘Add Audio’, ‘Add Subtitles’, ’Add Filter’, ’Add Metadata’, ’Add Trimming’, ’Add Chapters’ tool buttons for quicker access.
  • Added support for CAF (Core Audio Format).Added option ‘No gain clipping’ when adjusting volume.
  • Added option ‘Disable Nero chapter markers (chpl atom)’.
  • Added Avid Meridien Uncompressed video codec for MOV container.
  • Added AAC-HE V2 audio codec.
  • Added Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook and iPad Pro to the default presets.
  • Added a lot of pixel formats.
  • Added selector for drawing presets text (custom, filename, current date, frame number, Timestamps as a decimal number with microsecond accuracy and Timestamps formatted HH:MM:SS.mmm).
  • Added ‘Top Center’ and ‘Bottom Center’ for Rendering Timecode.
  • Added ‘24fps non drop frame’ to Rendering Timecode.
  • Added selector for drawing text position Y ’Top’, ‘Center’ and ‘Bottom’.
  • Added selector for drawing text position X ‘Left’, ‘Center’ and ‘Right’.
  • Added support for .pvr files.
  • Added several user presets for Bluray compatible MKV files.
  • Added new feature: ‘Watch Folder’.
  • Added new preference option ‘Enable Watch folder’.
  • Added new preference option ‘Set Watch folder’.
  • Added new window ‘Watch Folder Monitor’.
  • Added toolbar button to show Watch Folder Monitor.
  • Added several warnings/checks when enabling Watch Folders.
  • Added new feature: Chapters editing for MP4, MOV and MKV containers.
  • Added option 'Only encode selected chapter'.
  • Added Split Chapters selection.
  • Added chapter metadata editor.
  • Added chapter listing to edit/rename chapters.
  • Added + and button to add/remove chapters.
  • Added option ‘Add chapter every …’.
  • Added new video filter FramePack (for creating 3D movies).
  • Added ‘Add 2nd video file’ button.
  • Added ‘Frame Pack Format’ option.
  • Added new video filter ‘Stereo3D’. For converting from and to difference 3D formats.
  • Added ‘Stereoscopic format Input’ option.
  • Added ‘Stereoscopic format Output’ option.
  • Added new video filter ‘Delogo’.
  • Added option ‘Top position’.
  • Added option ‘Left position’.
  • Added option ‘Logo width’.
  • Added option ‘Logo Height’.
  • Added option ‘Thickness of the edge’.
  • Added option ‘ Show green rectangle’.
  • Added new video filter ‘Color EQ Adjustment’.
  • Added ‘Contrast’ option.
  • Added ‘Brightness’ option.
  • Added ‘Saturation’ option.
  • Added ‘Gamma’ option.
  • Added ‘Smart Blur’ video filter.
  • Added ‘Luma Radius’.
  • Added ‘Luma Strength’.
  • Added ‘Luma Threshold’.
  • Added ‘Chroma Radius’.
  • Added ‘Chroma Strength’.
  • Added ‘Chroma Threshold’.
  • Added new audio filter ‘Audio Resample’.
  • Added option ‘Dither Method’.
  • Added option ‘Dither Scale’.
  • Added option ‘Filter Size’.
  • Added option ‘Filter Type’.
  • Added option ‘Number of sample bits for dithering’.
  • Added option ‘Phase Shift’.
  • Added option ‘Cutoff Frequency’.
  • Added option ‘Audio Sync to Timestamps’.
  • Added option ‘Use Linear Interpolation’.
  • Added new advanced panel ‘Animated GIF Options’.
  • Added ‘Enable Picture Offsetting” for animated GIFs..
  • Added ‘Enable Transparency Detections between Frames.’ for animated GIFs..
  • Added ‘Count loop.’ for animated GIFs.
  • Added ‘Loop Delay’ for animated GIFs.
  • Added two new options for the Rotate video filter : ‘Rotate by 90 degrees counterclockwise and vertically flip’ and ‘Rotate by 90 degrees clockwise and vertically flip’
  • Added option ‘FPS’ for encoding images to movie.
  • Added about 50 new charset encodings for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added Scale filter option ‘Dithering Algorithm’.
  • Added new video filter ‘Video Stabilisation’.
  • Added option ‘Shakiness’.
  • Added option ‘Set accuracy of detection process’.
  • Added option ‘Set stepsize of the search process’.
  • Added option ‘Set Minimum Contrast’.
  • Added option ‘Set reference frame number for tripod’.
  • Added option ‘Smoothing’.
  • Added option ‘Pixels to Translate Frames’.
  • Added option ‘Max Angle to Rotate Frames’.
  • Added option ‘Camera Path Optimisation’.
  • Added option ‘How to deal with borders’.
  • Added option ‘Set percentage to zoom’.
  • Added option ‘Percent zoom maximally each frame’.
  • Added option ‘Optimal zooming to avoid borders’.
  • Added option ‘Specify type of interpolation’.
  • Added option ‘Invert transforms’.
  • Added option ‘Consider transforms as relative to previous frame’.
  • Added option ‘Enable virtual tripod mode’.
  • Added new video filter HQX.
  • You can now add as many Draw Text filters as needed.
  • Added option 'Opacity' for Rendering Timecode.
  • Added option 'Disable automatically rotating video based on file metadata’.
  • Added support for PCM 32bit audio.
  • Added button in the FFmpeg manager to add FFmpeg binaries.
  • Added new video filter 'Time Cutter'.
  • Added option 'Cut Start (seconds)’.
  • Added option 'Cut End (seconds)’.
  • Added new audio filter Dynamic Normalizer.
  • Added option 'Frame length in milliseconds'.
  • Added option 'Gaussian filter window size'.
  • Added option 'Target Peak value'.
  • Added option ' Maximum gain factor'.
  • Added option 'Target RMS'.
  • Added option 'Compress Factor'.
  • Added option 'Enable channels coupling'.
  • Added option 'Enable alternative boundary mode'.
  • Added x265 'Minimum CU size' option.
  • Added x265 'Perform an initial scan of every fifth intra angular mode' option.
  • Added x265 'Enables the evaluation of intra modes in B slices' option.
  • Added x265 'Evaluate lossless encode of best non-lossless mode' option.
  • Added AC3, PCM 16Bit, 24Bit and 32Bit for AVI containers with MSMPEG4, MPEG4 and XVID video codec.
  • Added PCM 24Bit and 32Bit support for DVVideo.
  • Added Force Font Styling (Only for Text based subtitles) for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added option ‘Font’ for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added option ‘Fontsize’ for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added option ‘Font color’ for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added support for Segments.
  • Added option ‘Split in segments’.
  • Added option ‘Segment File Count Format’.
  • Added option ‘Segment Duration’.
  • Added option ‘Segment Times’.
  • Added option ‘Reset Timestamps at the begin of each segment’.
  • Added option ‘Allow segments to start on frames other than keyframes.’.
  • Added option ‘Generate List File’.
  • Added option ‘List File Format’.
  • Added option ‘Allow caching (only affects M3U8 list files)’.
  • Added option ‘Allow live-friendly file generation’.
  • Added ‘Force Constant Frame Rate’ x264 option.
  • Added button in the install window to choose a FFmpeg binary.
  • Added option ‘Metadata Rotation’.
  • Added ‘Disable Metadata rotating’.
  • Added video codec FFV support for MKV and AVI containers.
  • Added FFV option ‘Coder’.
  • Added FFV option ‘Context'.
  • Added FFV option ‘Version’.
  • Added ‘Deshake’ video filter (experimental).
  • Added ‘Area top position’ option.
  • Added ‘Area left position’ option.
  • Added ‘Area width’ option.
  • Added ‘Area height’ option.
  • Added ‘Edge’ option.
  • Added ‘Contrast’ option.
  • Added ‘Block size’ option.
  • Added ‘Search strategy’ option.
  • Added option ‘Charset Encoding’ for external subtitles files. Default ‘Auto’.
  • Added video filter ‘Framerate’.
  • Added option ‘Framerate FPS’.
  • Added option ‘Start range Linear Interpolation’.
  • Added option ’End range Linear Interpolation’.
  • Added option ‘Scene Change Level’.
  • Added option ‘Enable Scene Change Detection’.
  • Added video filter ‘Framestep’.
  • Added option ‘Select one frame every N-th frame’.
  • Added video filter ‘LUT3D’.Added option ‘Interpolation Mode’.
  • Added video filter ‘Adaptive Temporal Averaging Denoiser’.
  • Added option ‘threshold A for 1st plane’.
  • Added option ‘threshold B for 1st plane’.
  • Added option ‘threshold A for 2nd plane’.
  • Added option ‘threshold B for 2nd plane’.
  • Added option ‘threshold A for 3rd plane’.
  • Added option ‘threshold B for 4rd plane’.
  • Added option ‘number of frames filter will use for averaging’.
  • Adding external audio files now also accepts WMA files.
  • Keyint and Min-Keyint is now correctly parsed when encoding to x265.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to ntsc-film 23,9760239.
  • Fixed issue with trimming and displaying thumbnails.
  • Fixed issue when scrolling the batchlist.
  • Fixed issue encoding to DNxHD and NTSC interlaced material.
  • Fixed issue setting the charenc filter for hard burning subtitles.
  • Fixed issue encoding to DVD .iso and calculating the ideal video bitrate.
  • Fixed issue setting the channels when adding more then 1 audio stream.
  • Fixed issue initialising the progressbar when removing trimming.
  • Fixed issue updating the audio settings window when switching video codec.

New in ffWorks 5.8.3 (Jan 2, 2016)

  • Fixed issue when clicking on the Pause toolbar button and no FFmpeg binary is installed.
  • Improved handling HE-AAC to AAC encoding.
  • Fixed issue encoding to UTVideo codec.
  • Fixed issue copying chapters.
  • Added option Non Linear Quantizer.

New in ffWorks 5.8.2 (Dec 13, 2015)

  • Improved encoding to MPEG TS container.
  • Fixed several issues with MPEG TS options: First pid. , Minimum PES packet payload, Reemit PAT/PMT before writing and Muxrate.

New in ffWorks 5.8.1 (Nov 29, 2015)

  • Fixed issue scanning video and audio information when importing files (introduced in 5.8)
  • It is now possible to set the colorspace to SMPT170M.

New in ffWorks 5.8 (Nov 23, 2015)

  • Improved h265 Main Profile preset.
  • Added Hardware Acceleration options 'Intel QuickSync Video acceleration for video transcoding’ and ‘VideoToolbox’.
  • Added general option 'Disable automatically rotating video based on file metadata’.
  • Added support for ProRes, QuickTime RLE and Raw video codecs to Matroska (mkv) container.
  • Added .m2p extention for MPEG-PS containers.
  • ProRes encoder setting now works as expected.
  • Updated to MediaInfo 0.7.79
  • Improved iPad and iPhone presets.
  • Metadata ‘Author’ is now added correctly.
  • Copy Timestamps is now automatically enabled when needed.
  • Improved automatically handling FourCC
  • Rescaling after cropping option now makes sure the resolution has an even value.
  • Fixed issue setting the b-frames for h265.
  • Fixed issue when exporting to audio only and setting a channel specifier.
  • Fixed issue initialising the FPS menu for ProRes
  • Fixed issue resetting options when switching between presets.
  • Fixed issue updating the right pane.
  • Fixed issue with mapping when using more than one audio stream with external file and the watermark video filter.

New in ffWorks 5.7.4 (Oct 20, 2015)

  • Fixed issue dragging subtitle files into iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue closing a split window on OS X 10.11
  • User guide now works again.
  • It is now possible to add unlimited subtitle streams.
  • Saving the FFmpeg log now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue setting the video codec to UTVIDEO.
  • Intra DC Precision is now saved in user presets.
  • ProRes ‘Bits for Alpha Plane’ is now correctly parsed.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to MPEG4 and using 2pass encoding.
  • Improved hardburning subtitles from embeded subtitles.

New in ffWorks 5.7.3 (Oct 13, 2015)

  • x265 Tune options are now correctly listed.
  • 'Frames to look ahead' now works for x265.
  • Fixed issue cropping to 16:9
  • Improved FFmpeg error parsing.
  • Fixed issues with libfdk_AAC-HE.
  • Improved ‘Avid 1:1 10-bit RGB’ support (MOV container).
  • Added support fro DVVideo for AVI container.
  • Exporting to jpg images now uses higher compression by default.

New in ffWorks 5.7.2.1 (Sep 28, 2015)

  • Fixed regression issue installing FFmpeg binaries (introduced in 5.7.2)
  • Fixed small GUI glitch when running OS X 10.11
  • Now adds Video Stream when needed.
  • Improved support for ProRes.
  • Improved Cropping filter.
  • Vignette filter 'Angle' option now works as expected.
  • Faster merging files.
  • Improved XboxOne preset.
  • Denoise Frames 2D DCT filter now saves the Noise Sigma Constant correctly in userpresets.
  • Added 'Manual' to Scale Filter.
  • Exporting to Animated GIF now works with any source file.
  • Maximum CU size (x265) listing now displays the correct values.
  • Fixed issue with Dock Icon progress.
  • Fixed issue encoding to JPEG2000 in Mov container.

New in ffWorks 5.7.2 (Sep 22, 2015)

  • Fixed small GUI glitch when running OS X 10.11
  • Now adds Video Stream when needed.
  • Improved support for ProRes.
  • Improved Cropping filter.
  • Vignette filter 'Angle' option now works as expected.
  • Faster merging files.
  • Improved XboxOne preset.
  • Denoise Frames 2D DCT filter now saves the Noise Sigma Constant correctly in userpresets.
  • Added 'Manual' to Scale Filter.
  • Exporting to Animated GIF now works with any source file.
  • Maximum CU size (x265) listing now displays the correct values.
  • Fixed issue with Dock Icon progress.
  • Fixed issue encoding to JPEG2000 in Mov container.

New in ffWorks 5.7.1 (Sep 1, 2015)

  • Fixed minor issue initializing FFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue encoding to MPEG TS

New in ffWorks 5.7 (Aug 19, 2015)

  • Fixed issue initialising the progressbar when removing trimming.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg errors.
  • Improved Sony PS3 and PS4 presets.
  • Now fully compatible with OS X 10.11
  • Updated to MediaInfo 0.7.76
  • Fixed issue with Trimming end point.
  • Fixed crash when selecting 'create iso' and no video stream is available.
  • Added new Pixel Formats with alpha channels support.
  • Improved Telecine filter.
  • Better auto cropping detecting.
  • Added "1:1 10-bit RGB" support for mov container.
  • Bigger scaled main window when run iFFmpeg for the first time.
  • DVVIDEO codec for AVI container with PCM audio is now possible.
  • Faster initialising user presets.
  • Improved FFmpeg Error Log updating.
  • ‘Write MoovAtom at start of file’ is now only added when supported.
  • Now verifies if the subtitle files are valid before hard burning subtitles.
  • Fixed issue exporting to .png and .jpg images (aspect ratio).
  • Now checks if the destination folder is available. If not, resets to /Movies/ folder.
  • The extract subtitle sheet cannot be scaled anymore.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DVVideo and NTSC (video bitrate is now always correct).
  • Fixed memory leak when encoding very large files.
  • Removed several bypass tricks (not needed anymore with recent FFmpeg binaries).
  • Fixed issue creating timestamps when merging MPEGTS and MPEGPS.
  • Added several help tags for FFmpeg options.
  • Fixed issue setting the position when using draw text filter.
  • Now saves the metadata in userpresets.
  • Trial has been reset so everyone can try it out again.

New in ffWorks 5.6.8 (Aug 10, 2015)

  • Fixed serious regression issue when installing a FFmpeg binary.
  • Improved parsing FFmpeg errors.
  • Fixed issue updating the toolbar when previewing.

New in ffWorks 5.6.7 (Aug 4, 2015)

  • Improved Apple TV presets
  • Improved rendering text filter.
  • Fixed issue adding .srt or .ass subtitle files to MKV containers.
  • Now correctly adds the GOP size (fixes choppy playback)

New in ffWorks 5.6.6 (Jul 28, 2015)

  • Removed some debug logging.
  • Improved handling DNxHD and ProRes encoding.
  • Better pre-scanning files for merging files.
  • Fixed issue dropping subtitles files onto a batch.
  • Fixed several issues when running OS X 10.11 DP.

New in ffWorks 5.6.5 (Jul 11, 2015)

  • Now displays a warning when changing the destination folder.
  • It is now possible to force the video bitrate when encoding to PAL-DVD or NTSC-DVD and VOB container.
  • Selected Audio Stream ID is now saved in user presets.
  • Using the rotate video filter with ‘Turn 90° clockwise’ now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue dragging subtitle files onto a batch file.
  • Improved creating VOB files.
  • Fixed issue creating DVD iso files that was too big for a single sided DVD.

New in ffWorks 5.6.1 (Jun 22, 2015)

  • Fixed graphics glitches when running Mac OS X 10.11
  • Updated for FFmpeg 2.7
  • Adding subtitles to MKV containers now works as expected.
  • Improved building FFmpeg command lines.
  • Improved iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ presets.
  • Rewritten code for extracting images from movies.
  • Fixed memory leak when merging images to movie.
  • Updated several Webm options.
  • Faster creating thumbnail.
  • ProRes ‘Quantiser Matrix’ is now saved in user presets.
  • DNxHD can now encode to PAL with 120000kbits.
  • Fixed mapping issue when adding more then 9 audio streams and subtitles.
  • Fixed issue rendering text and setting a position.
  • Fixed issue enabling ‘Start encoding after adding files’.
  • Improved FFmpeg manager.
  • Fixed regression issue that prevented iFFmpeg to run on 10.7.x 10.8.x and 10.9.x (introduced in version 5.6)

New in ffWorks 5.5.8 (Jun 9, 2015)

  • Now accepts DPX frames.
  • Added AAC-HE support for several containers.
  • Added support for AIC codec.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Updated to MediaInfo 0.7.74
  • Fixed regression issues when encoding to h265.
  • Fixed issue scanning very large files.

New in ffWorks 5.5.4 (May 28, 2015)

  • Updated all ME compare functions.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Always encode all available streams’.
  • Improved encoding to wmv
  • Improved AVCHD support.
  • Fixed several issues for upcoming Mac OS X 10.10.4

New in ffWorks 5.5.3 (May 20, 2015)

  • Added AC3 audio support for AVI containers.
  • Fixed issue switching from audio preset to video preset.
  • Fixed issue when merging files with ‘re-encoding’ enabled.

New in ffWorks 5.5.2 (May 14, 2015)

  • Added preference option ‘Always use FFmpeg Mapping” - enabled by default.
  • Fixed issue with setting the Major Brand to MP42.
  • Fixed issue using the SetPTS filter for time lap movies.
  • Fixed issue enabling or disabling use of CRF.

New in ffWorks 5.5.0 (May 8, 2015)

  • Added option ‘Set Major Brand’. For example to encode to MP42 (MP4 v2 ISO 14496-14) instead of ISOM.
  • Added 192000Hz sample rate for all supported audio codecs.
  • Added support for AJA Kona 10-bit Lossless Codec (for MOV container)
  • Added EAC3 audio codec to the MPEG container.
  • Added ‘Avid 1:1 10-bit RGB’ support (MOV container).
  • Added ADPCM support (FLV container).
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘LPC coefficient precision’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Impulse block bias’.
  • Partly rewritten core code for FFmpeg handling.
  • Audio Time offset can now hold negative times too.
  • Color range can now be set to MPEG (16-235) or JPEG (0-255).
  • iFFmpeg user presets can now be used in myFFmpeg and vice versa.
  • Now cleans up all temporally files when using 2 or 3 pass encoding.
  • Correct handling of containers with odd stream layouts.
  • Improved Hard burning subtitles for .ass, .srt and .sub subtitles.
  • Improved printing FFmpeg console output.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Improved Prores support.
  • Improved DV support.
  • Improved iPad preset.
  • Now shows the correct ‘q’ value while encoding (in popup window)
  • Slightly faster DVD authoring.
  • MPEGTS metadata tag ‘Service Name’ now uses correct tag naming.
  • Saving watermark settings with special characters in filename now works as expected.
  • Fixed iPod preset (for older iPods)
  • Fixed issue when merging files finished.
  • Fixed issue when padding and keeping original resolution.
  • Fixed issue customising the toolbar in OS X 10.10.x
  • Fixed issue with AYUV support (MOV container).
  • Fixed right contextual menu item ‘Add to iFFmpeg’ for OS X 10.10.x
  • Fixed issue resetting options when changing another preset.
  • Fixed encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Fixed issue with exporting to PNG images.
  • Fixed issue when choosing destination folder/name in the batch list.
  • Fixed target setting for DVVIDEO.
  • Fixed decoding option ‘Ignore decoding time stamps’.
  • Updated French, Dutch and German translations.

New in ffWorks 5.4.5 (Apr 28, 2015)

  • Extended some font sizes for rendering Timecode.
  • Fixed encoding to MXF container with Intra DC set to 10
  • Improved PS4 and XboxOne presets.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to VP9 (libvpx-vp9).
  • Making movie from single large JPG files now works as expected.
  • Fixed issue when hardburning PGS subtitles.
  • Setting the Tune option for x265 is now correct.
  • Fixed issue using hardware acceleration when set to Apple VDA
  • Muxrate value for MPEG TS is now correctly set to kbits.
  • All options of Overcompl. Wavelet Denoiser are now saved (user preset).
  • Creating time laps movies with SetPTS now works.
  • Fixed issue rendering a large watermark on small movies.

New in ffWorks 5.4.4 (Apr 16, 2015)

  • Improved merging files.
  • Added support for H265 in MPEGTS containers.
  • Fixed issue encoding to AVI container with XVID video codec.
  • Moved Color Primaries, Color Transfert Characteristic, Colorspace and Color Range FFmpeg options to separate settings window.
  • Fixed issue with splitting 2.1 and 5.1(side) audio streams.
  • Fixed issue when splitting audio streams to folder name containing spaces.

New in ffWorks 5.4.3 (Apr 9, 2015)

  • All available fonts for use in the ’Draw Text’ video filter are now listed in the Fonts menu.
  • Fixed issue adding user presets (introduced in 5.4.2)
  • Fixed issue when running OS X 10.10.3

New in ffWorks 5.4.2 (Apr 8, 2015)

  • Improved scanning source file.
  • Improved audio channel specifier.
  • Better DNxHD handling.
  • Fixed issue when ‘Start encoding after adding files’ is enabled.
  • Fixed issue with cropping filter.
  • Fixed issue setting the Tune option for x264.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to ProRes 4444
  • Added PCM 24bit support for several containers.

New in ffWorks 5.4.1 (Apr 8, 2015)

  • Improved scanning source file.
  • Improved audio channel specifier.
  • Better DNxHD handling.
  • Fixed issue when ‘Start encoding after adding files’ is enabled.
  • Fixed issue with cropping filter.
  • Fixed issue setting the Tune option for x264.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to ProRes 4444
  • Added PCM 24bit support for several containers.

New in ffWorks 5.4 (Mar 17, 2015)

  • Improved/faster encoding to ProRes (about 10x faster).
  • Improved ProRes presets.
  • Improved building FFmpeg command line when a lot of filters are assigned.
  • Rewritten mapping code.
  • Rewritten code for merging files.
  • Added user preset ‘1920x1080 3D to 2D’.
  • Added ‘.mts’ file extension for AVCHD container.
  • Fixed pausing encoding.
  • Fixed some graphic glitches when running OSX10.10.x
  • Fixed issue scaling the metadata window.
  • Fixed mapping when splitting audio layouts.
  • Fixed memory leak when created dvd .iso file.

New in ffWorks 5.3.2 (Mar 9, 2015)

  • Added ‘Channel Specifier’ option. Useful to split channels into separate audio streams. For example: stereo stream into two mono streams (left and right).
  • Added MP2 support for Mov and MKV containers with H264 video codec.
  • Added audio setting ‘Channel Specifier’.
  • You can now encode to GFX containers with audio streams (embedded or external).
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘AAC encoder coding method’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Shift input timestamps so they start at zero (needs copyts enabled)’.
  • Improved FFmpeg error parsing.
  • Fixed issue when using ‘Quit iFFmpeg after encoding finished’.
  • Fixed issue when trimming movies and Copy Timestamps is enabled.
  • Fixed issue encoding to AAC mono and higher then 256kbs.
  • Fixed Audio Time Offset (now in milliseconds).
  • Fixed crash when using the delete key when no batch file is selected.
  • Fixed issue with entering a decimal value for Audio Time Offset.
  • Fixed issue when opening the file dialog when no FFmpeg binary is installed.

New in ffWorks 5.3.1 (Mar 2, 2015)

  • Fixed issue loading presets with more then 2 audio streams.
  • Improved encoding to VP8
  • Fixed issue with VP8 option ‘arnr-strength’
  • Fixed issue with VP8 option ‘lag-in-frames’
  • Maximum quantiser scale is now by default 51.
  • Added user presets : XDCAM HD422 1080i50, XDCAM HD422 1080i60, XDCAM HD422 1080i30, XDCAM HD422 720p24, XDCAM HD422 720p50
  • Better FFmpeg binary validation.
  • Fixed issue losing preference options after upgrading to new version (will take effect in the next release).
  • Fixed issue with auto padding to 16:9
  • Fixed issue with auto padding to 4:3

New in ffWorks 5.3 (Feb 24, 2015)

  • VP8 profile is now correctly saved.
  • FFmpeg monitoring now works again as expected (broken in 5.2.2)
  • Improved merging MXF files.
  • Improved handling h265 codec.
  • Improved Audio Normalisation.
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets.
  • Improved creating DVD iso file.
  • Added ‘Chroma Strength’ option.
  • Added ‘Enable additional sharping’ option.
  • Faster previewing.
  • Drag’n’drop large size folders do not freeze the main thread anymore.
  • Better FFmpeg validation.
  • Now validates the changed Pixel Format.
  • Fixed issue adding external vobsub subtitle file to VOB containers.
  • Fixed issue drag’n’drop vobsub subtitle files onto a batch file.
  • Fixed issue hard burning PGS subtitles.
  • Fixed issue setting the GOP size.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DVVideo and DNxHD.
  • Fixed serious memory leak while encoding.

New in ffWorks 5.2.3 (Feb 16, 2015)

  • Added XDCAMHD422 50mbs user preset.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Intra DC Precision’.
  • The export subtitles sheet now has a progressbar.
  • You can now double click in the right pane to edit a stream.
  • Fixed a serious issue when using translations. This triggered all sort of bitrate calculation issues.
  • Fixed issue with icon in the about window.
  • Fixed out-of-bounds error when changing to 2 or 3 pass encoding and no video stream is available.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets (introduced in 5.2.2)

New in ffWorks 5.2.0 (Feb 12, 2015)

  • Improved merging MPEG TS files.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘seek2any’ (Allow seeking to non-keyframes on demuxer level)
  • Added audio normalisation threshold (0dB, -1dB, -2dB, -3dB, -4dB and -5dB)
  • It is now possible to hardburn blu-ray (HDPGS) subtitles.
  • Changed font size for better reading.
  • Now gives warning when adding video filters and Video passthru is enabled.
  • Added Field Order filter.
  • Added ‘Field order’ option.
  • The video filter list is now alphabetically ordered.
  • Improved checking FFmpeg binary.
  • Improved passthru concat files. The final merged file is now seekable.
  • Tweaked some iDevice presets.
  • Fixed memory leak when removing batch files.
  • Fixed issue setting the default output folder.
  • Fixed issue using video/audio passthru from MPEG TS container to MP4 container.

New in ffWorks 5.1.0 (Jan 14, 2015)

  • Optimised creating FFmpeg commandline.
  • Added option ‘Hardware Acceleration’ (None, Auto and Apple VDA).
  • Added preference option ‘Region for creating DVD iso’.
  • Added Filter (Un)Sharp.
  • Added unsharp option ‘Luma Matrix Horizontal Size’.
  • Added unsharp option ‘Luma Matrix Vertical Size’.
  • Added unsharp option ‘Luma Effect Strength’.
  • Added unsharp option ‘Chroma Matrix Horizontal Size’.
  • Added unsharp option ‘Chroma Matrix Vertical Size’.
  • Added unsharp option ‘Chroma Effect Strength’.
  • Added Filter HQDN3D 3D Denoise.
  • Added hqdn3d option ‘Spatial Luma Strength’.
  • Added hqdn3d option ‘Spatial Chroma Strength’.
  • Added hqdn3d option ‘Luma Temporal Strength’.
  • Added hqdn3d option ‘Chroma Temporal Strength’.
  • Added Filter ‘Overcomplete Wavelet denoiser’.
  • Added owdenoise option ‘Depth’.
  • Added owdenoise option ‘Luma Strength’.
  • Added owdenoise option ‘Chroma Strength’.
  • Added support for adding external .sub (dvd_subtitles) files.
  • Added audio bitrates 640kbit/s and 768kbit/s for AAC and AC3.
  • Now uses a larger probe size to scan source files.
  • Fixed issue when using Scale filter and enabling ‘Keep Aspect Ratio’
  • Fixed issue copying batch settings between batch files.
  • Fixed issue when source has mono channels and encoding target is AAC.
  • Fixed issue to prevent copying settings to batch files that are encoding.
  • Fixed issue when source has XYZ12LE pixel format.
  • Fixed issue when enabling ‘Quit iFFmpeg’ after encoding is finished.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets with more then 2 filters.
  • Fixed issue updating the Terminal output window.
  • Fixed issue when changing the output file (reverted back to original).
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.
  • Fixed issue when removing all batch files and re-adding new batch files (scroll issue).
  • Now removes the temp files when using 2 or 3 pass encoding.
  • When adding soft subtitles, english is now selected as the default language.
  • Fixed issue when removing batch file while encoding is in progress.
  • ‘Extract to Subtitle’ toolbar button is now correctly enabled/disabled.
  • Optimised threading priorities when encoding more then 1 batch files at ones.
  • Fixed issue encoding to MPEG TS container.
  • Fixed issue when auto padding to 16:9 or 4:3.
  • Fixed graphic glitch when running OS X 10.10.x
  • Fixed some Label alignment issues.
  • Fixed issue saving the ‘Adjust Volume’ value (User presets).
  • Fixed issue with FFmpeg Manager.
  • Fixed issue when setting the channels to mono.
  • Selecting the FLV container and Sorenson video codec, Constant Rate Factor is now set to ‘off’.
  • Now shows status while importing/scanning files.
  • The available audio streams are now correctly updated when adding external audio files.
  • When selecting ProRes 4444, Kostya is now auto selected as ProRes encoder.
  • Added progress bar in Preview window.
  • Added 24fps value for selecting the framerate.
  • Now saves Metadata to user presets when needed.
  • Now saves Trimming data to user presets.
  • Added support for mks subtitle files.
  • Added Filter SETPTS (for example to create a Time Lapse motion effect).
  • Added SetPTS option ‘Expression’.
  • Re-arranged some options.
  • Updated to MediaInfo 0.7.72

New in ffWorks 5.0.19 (Jan 6, 2015)

  • Optimised creating FFmpeg commandline.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets with more then 2 filters.
  • Fixed issue updating the Terminal output window.
  • iFFmpeg itself now uses less system resources while encoding.
  • Fixed some keyboard shortcuts.
  • Fixed issue creating DVD .iso file.
  • Fixed issue encoding to H265.
  • Faster merging mp4, mov and mkv files.
  • Improved iPad and iPhone presets.

New in ffWorks 5.0.18 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • Optimized creating FFmpeg command-line.
  • Fixed issue when source has XYZ12LE pixel format.
  • Optimized threading priorities when encoding more then 1 batch files at ones.
  • Fixed graphic glitch when running OS X 10.10.x
  • Fixed issue with FFmpeg Manager.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to h264.
  • Fixed several issues when encoding to VOB container.
  • Fixed issue when enabling auto padding to 16:9
  • Fixed issue encoding to AAC audio.
  • Fixed memory leak when quitting encoding.

New in ffWorks 5.0.11 (Dec 8, 2014)

  • Now doesn't rely anymore on the QTKit Framework which is now deprecated by Apple.
  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg 2.5
  • Fixed issue preventing iFFmpeg to run with OS X 10.7.x

New in ffWorks 5.0.10 (Dec 1, 2014)

  • Fixed issue hardburning external or embedded subtitles (introduced in 5.0.9)
  • Fixed issue when changing advanced and general options (was only partially fixed in 5.0.9)

New in ffWorks 5.0.9 (Nov 28, 2014)

  • Optimized creating FFmpeg command-line.
  • Fixed issue exporting subtitles.
  • Fixed issue encoding to .mov or .mp4 with H265 video codec.
  • Fixed issue setting the video bitrate for MPEG2Video codec.
  • Fixed issue with Padding filter.
  • Fixed memory leak.
  • Fixed issue when changing advanced and general options (previously sometimes ignored changes).
  • Improved iPhone and iPad presets.

New in ffWorks 5.0.8 (Nov 19, 2014)

  • Fixed issue with setting the audio bitrate to 512k.
  • Fixed issue after encoding has finished on OS X 10.7.x
  • Optimised CPU usage when encoding several batch files at ones.
  • Now automatically sets the pixel format when needed.
  • Fixed memory leak when removing batch files.
  • Improved several optional presets.

New in ffWorks 5.0.7 (Nov 13, 2014)

  • Fixed H265 Main Profile preset.
  • Fixed editing the H264 ‘Preset’ option.
  • You can not export anymore to images, merge, make iso while encoding is in progress.
  • Added ‘Remove Preset’ button in the Presets Manager.
  • Added preference option ‘Play Audio Notification’ when finished.
  • Fixed issue when setting the GOP size to 1.
  • Fixed issue when using custom encode options.
  • Improved creating FFmpeg commandlines.
  • It is now again possible to use -maxrate and -bufsize with -crf settings.
  • Setting a language when adding external subtitles now works.
  • Fixed issue calculating video bitrate when Constant Rate Factor is disabled.
  • When ‘Remove VOB files when finished’ is disabled the VOB files are now created in the destination folder.
  • Improved several iDevice presets.
  • Fixed issue setting the ‘Direct MV prediction’.

New in ffWorks 5.0.6 (Nov 10, 2014)

  • Fixed issue using trimming and encoding to VOB container.
  • Fixed issue when hard burning external subtitles.
  • Added several new Pixel Formats (inc. for encoding alpha channels).
  • Fixed issue when merging and removing the audio streams.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets in the Preset Manager.
  • Changed text “AddStreams by Clicking +” to “Add/Remove Streams by Clicking +/-“ to inform you can also remove streams.
  • Added new toolbar button ‘Extract Subtitles’.
  • Added feature to extract subtitles.

New in ffWorks 5.0.4 (Nov 7, 2014)

  • Fixed critical issue with audio bitrate settings.
  • Added ‘Open Preset Folder’ button on the preset manager page.
  • Improved all Youtube, Vimeo and Facebook optional presets.
  • Fixed issue merging mpegs files.

New in ffWorks 5.0.3 (Nov 6, 2014)

  • Improved many user presets.
  • Fixed issue setting audio language metadata.
  • Fixed issue saving options.
  • Removed ‘Show Settings’ menu item (obsolete).
  • Added new menu item ‘Add File’.
  • Fixed issue with Trimming.

New in ffWorks 5.0.2 (Nov 4, 2014)

  • Cleaned up code when using video passthru.
  • Fixed issue when scaling the Terminal Output Window.
  • Fixed issue saving preferences.
  • Fixed issue with trimming movies.

New in ffWorks 5.0.1 (Nov 3, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • Rewritten from the ground up.
  • Optimized for Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
  • You can now encoding up to 8 batch files at ones.
  • You can now add unlimited audio streams.
  • You can now add unlimited filters in the filter chain.
  • Added preference option ‘Max. batch threads’.
  • New and improved Settings window.
  • Modular adding audio stream, subtitles, filters, trimming, metadata, …
  • Added FFmpeg manager. You can now use different FFmpeg binaries.
  • Preview now includes audio.
  • Added option ‘Mute Audio’ for previewing.
  • It is now possible to watch progress for each batch file in a separate window.
  • Terminal output now also displays ffmpeg command line for 2 and 3 pass encoding.
  • Splitting audio streams to separate files now works with any container.
  • Improved trimming movies.
  • Improved Mediainfo window.
  • When choosing 2pass or 3pass encoding and CRF is enabled, iFFmpeg will now ask to disable CRF.
  • Display status now also shows the amount of queued files.
  • FFmpeg error log window can now be scaled.
  • Now auto detects PAL/NTSC when creating DVD ISO files.
  • Now uses HelveticaNeue-Light font when display is Retina.
  • Improved status bar
  • Added 3-pass encoding support.
  • Added audio stream option ‘Save to separate file’.
  • Added several GUI animations.
  • Added + and button for adding stream, subtitles, filter, trimming, metadata,..
  • Added Save button to save user presets.
  • Added selector for 1-pass encoding, 2-pass encoding and 3-pass encoding.
  • 2 and 3 pass encoding now also work with any filter, hardburning subtitles, …
  • Added H265 codec for AVI container.
  • Added ‘Show Terminal’ icon in the batch menu.
  • Added MPEG2Video option ‘Write Sequence Display Extension’.
  • Added Rawvideo for AVI container.
  • Added ‘Drop duplicated frames at regular intervals’ option to Telecine filter.
  • Added Filter ‘Deinterleave or Interleave Fields’.
  • Added Luma, Chroma, Alpha Mode.
  • Added Swap Luma, Chroma and Alpha Fields.
  • Added ‘Denoise Frames 2D DCT filter’.
  • Added Option ‘Noise Sigma Constant’.
  • Added Option “Overlapping Pixels’.
  • Added Scale Filter.
  • Added option ‘Interlacing mode’.
  • Added option ‘In YCbCr colour space type’.
  • Added option ‘Out YCbCr colour space type’.
  • Added option ‘Input YCbCr sample range’.
  • Added option ‘Output YCbCr sample range’.
  • Added option ‘Decreasing/Increasing output video’.
  • Added Filter ‘Convert Color Matrix’.
  • Added option ‘Source Color Matrix’.
  • Added option ‘Destination Color Matrix’.
  • Added Dejudder Filter
  • Added option ‘Specify length’.
  • Added Filter ‘Audio Tempo’.
  • Added option ‘Adjust Audio Tempo’.
  • Added Filter ‘Earwax’.
  • Added support for AMV video codec (in .AVI container).
  • Added support for MP3 in MOV containers with H264 video codec.
  • Added ‘Video Fade Alpha’ option for Video Fade-in and -out.
  • Added Audio Fade-In Fade-Out filter.
  • Added ‘Audio Fade in’ option.
  • Added ‘Audio Fade out’ option.
  • Added option ‘Color Primaries’.
  • Added option ‘Color Transfert Characteristic’.
  • Added option ‘Colorspace’.
  • Added option ‘Color Range’.
  • Added Boxblur filter.
  • Added option ‘Luma Radius’.
  • Added option ‘Luma Power’.
  • Added option ‘Chroma Radius’.
  • Added option ‘Chroma Power’.
  • Added option ‘Alpha Radius’.
  • Added option ‘Alpha Power’.
  • Added new preference option ‘Show Notification”.
  • Added Rotate filter.
  • Added Option ‘Rotate Angle’.
  • Added Option ‘Enable bilinear interpolation’.
  • Added Option ‘Turn’.
  • Added Option ‘Flip Horizontal’.
  • Added Option ‘Flip Vertical’.
  • Added Filter ‘Adjust Volume’.
  • Added option ‘Adjust Volume (dB)’.
  • Added option ‘Prevent clipping by limiting the gain applied’.
  • Added Filter ‘Motion-compensation Deinterlacing’.
  • Added option ‘Deinterlacing Mode’.
  • Added option ‘Field Parity For Input Video’.
  • Added option ‘Per-block Quantization Parameter’.
  • Added Filter ‘Bauer stereo to binaural transformation’.
  • Added option ‘Profile’.
  • Added option ‘Cut frequency (in Hz)’.
  • Added option ‘Feed level (in Hz)’.
  • Added Enhanced LBG filter.
  • Added option ‘Codebook Length’.
  • Added option ‘Max iterations for optimal mapping’.
  • Added option ‘Random Seed’.
  • Added Edge Detect filter.
  • Added option ‘Low threshold’.
  • Added option ‘High threshold’.
  • Added option ‘Mode’.
  • Added DrawText filter.
  • Added option ‘Font’.
  • Added option ‘Size’.
  • Added option ‘Color’.
  • Added option ‘Transparency’.
  • Added option ‘Position X’.
  • Added option ‘Position Y’.
  • Added option ‘Box’.
  • Added option ‘Box color’.
  • Added option ‘Border width’.
  • Added .dv file extension to mov container.
  • Added filter ‘Color Curves’.
  • Added .3g2 file extension for 3GP containers.
  • Added Color Histogram Equalization filter.
  • Added option ‘Strength’.
  • Added option ‘Intensity’.
  • Added option ‘Antibanding’.
  • Added filter ‘Weston 3 Field Deinterlacing Filter’.
  • Added option ‘Filter’.
  • Added option ‘Deint’.
  • Added PAL/NTSC selector for creating DVD ISO files.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Probe Size’.
  • Added Pixel Format ‘ARGB’.
  • Added ASF container support.
  • Added .dvr-ms file extension (ASF container).
  • Added RealMedia container support.
  • Added AVS container support.
  • Added .ogm file extension for OGG containers.
  • Added H265 video codec to MPEGTS and MPEGPS containers.
  • Added right-click contextual menu (Remove, Copy Settings and Paste Settings).
  • Added B-frames option ‘Auto Depending on the Encoder’.
  • Added option ‘loop’ for creating movie from images.
  • Added option ‘Movie length’ for creating movie from images.
  • Added ‘itoffset’ for every added external audio file.
  • Fixed issue when using Color Balance filter.
  • Fixed issue scanning FFmpeg binaries.

New in ffWorks 4.6.6 (Oct 17, 2014)

  • Fixed issue for Mac OS X 10.6.x (crashing)

New in ffWorks 4.6.5 (Oct 16, 2014)

  • Fixed several issues encoding to mpeg-ts
  • Improved 'images to movie'
  • Fixed issue hardburning embedded subtitles.
  • Added audio codec DTS for several containers.
  • Fixed issue pausing encoding.
  • 'Real-time' quality for WEBM now works.
  • Fixed several issues when running Mac OS X 10.10

New in ffWorks 4.6.3 (Oct 6, 2014)

  • Fixed issue scanning FFmpeg binaries.
  • Fixed issue trimming movies.

New in ffWorks 4.6.2 (Sep 20, 2014)

  • Added Pixel format 'ARGB'.
  • Fixed issue when enabling 'Start encoding after adding files'.
  • Fixed issue escaping certain characters for subtitle files.

New in ffWorks 4.6.1 (Sep 16, 2014)

  • Fixed issue using DNxHD with MXF containers.
  • Fixed issue saving user presets when you do not have admin rights.
  • Fixed Adjust Red for Color balance.

New in ffWorks 4.6.0 (Sep 5, 2014)

  • Fixed several Mac OS X 10.10 issues.
  • It is now possible to drop multiple files onto the iFFmpeg icon.
  • Improved PS3 and PS4 presets.
  • Fixed issue when selecting AVI container with H264 or H265 video codecs.
  • Fixed issue loading user preset that uses 2pass encoding.
  • Force Blu-ray format option now works as it should for H264.
  • Fixed issue auto detecting crop size.
  • Fixed issue creating thumbnails for very small movies (< 10 seconds)
  • Improved validating FFmpeg binaries.
  • x265 option 'Disable frames by references' now works.
  • Options 'Auto padding to 4:3', 'Auto cropping to 4:3', 'Use custom cropping', 'Use custom padding', 'Crop Top', 'Crop Left', 'Crop Right', 'CropBottom', 'Pad Top', 'Pad Left', 'Pad Right', 'Pad Bottom' are now saved with user presets.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DVVideo and NTSC.
  • Fixed several FFmpeg flags settings.
  • Dejudder filter set to 'Mixture of the two' now works.
  • Merging with complex filter now also works with MXF and GXF containers.

New in ffWorks 4.5.2 (Aug 30, 2014)

  • Fixed issue loading preferences.

New in ffWorks 4.5.1 (Aug 23, 2014)

  • Added .3g2 extension for 3GP container.
  • Fixed processing large folders.
  • Improved exporting to DVD iso
  • Fixed issue creating movie from png files.

New in ffWorks 4.5 (Aug 18, 2014)

  • Changed Panavision 23.5:1 to Panavision 2.35:1
  • Fixed issue fine tune trimming movie.
  • Fixed some GUI glitches when running OS X 10.10
  • Changed some things to meet the Codesigning/Gatekeeper rules for 10.9.5 or higher.
  • Rotating movies now takes care of the correct resolution instead of squeezing the resolution.
  • Updated Dutch and French translations.
  • Fixed issue when quitting iFFmpeg while encoding is in progress.
  • When using 'Add' button, iFFmpeg now remembers the last folder used.

New in ffWorks 4.4.2 (Jul 31, 2014)

  • Fixed issue creating movies from images.
  • Fixed critical issue encoding to .MKV (introduced in 4.4.0).

New in ffWorks 4.4.1 (Jul 29, 2014)

  • Fixed small issue when running OS X 10.10

New in ffWorks 4.3.1 (Jul 18, 2014)

  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg 2.3

New in ffWorks 4.3 (Jul 12, 2014)

  • Fixed issue when resetting settings after changing video codec.
  • Rewritten GUI handling code - much faster now
  • Added support for DNxHD in MXF container
  • Splitting audio streams into separate files now works for any selected container.
  • H265 option 'Contrained Intra Prediction' is now correctly mapped.
  • Setting the Prores profile is now saved.
  • Added Telecine filter option 'Assumed Field Order'.
  • Cropping to 4:3 format now works with all resolutions.
  • Color curve Vintage and Sepia are now correctly saved to user presets.
  • Fixed small trimming issue.
  • Fixed issue loading previous main window width and height.
  • Fixed issue with 2pass encoding enabled and MPEG4 codec.

New in ffWorks 4.2.3 (Jul 1, 2014)

  • Added H265 support for AVI container.
  • Fixed issue when drag&drop subtitles files into the batch file.
  • Fixed issue adding .srt subtitle files to MOV container.
  • Exporting to PNG images and time frame set to 'Every frame' now works as it should.
  • Terminal doesn't use any CPU load anymore.
  • 'Write Moov Atom at start of file' is now default for some presets.
  • Preference option 'Log Level' is now saved correctly.
  • Changing destination folder now also works for external media.
  • Fixed issue with iFFmpeg icon (introduced with 4.2.2)

New in ffWorks 4.2.1 (Jun 23, 2014)

  • Fixed serious issue when encoding to MKV and several video codecs.
  • Enabling "Always encode all available streams" now also includes all subtitles.

New in ffWorks 4.2 (Jun 17, 2014)

  • Now Mac OS X 10.10 ready.
  • Fixed issue saving the Sharpen/Blur filter.
  • Fixed issue with 'Force Preset' for X265
  • Fixed issue enabling 'Keep original creation/modified date from source file'.
  • Added support for V308 Uncompressed Packed 4:4:4
  • Improved auto padding and auto cropping to 16:9
  • Enabling 'Improve quality for HE-AAC' now works as expected.
  • Improved UT Video support.
  • Faster merging with option 'Re-encoding (complex filter)'.
  • Fixed issue creating movie from images with different resolutions.

New in ffWorks 4.1.4 (May 29, 2014)

  • Added Dejudder filter.
  • Fixed issue when 'When Finished' is set to 'Quit iFFmpeg'.
  • Fixed issue choosing to copy a subtitle stream.
  • Fixed issue with filter 'Inverse Telecine'.
  • Setting the x265 'rdpenalty' option now works as it should.

New in ffWorks 4.1.2 (May 19, 2014)

  • Fixed issue when running iFFmpeg on a system with Mac OS Extended (Case sensitive, Journaled) formatted (introduced with 4.1.1)

New in ffWorks 4.1.1 (May 17, 2014)

  • Added Font size for rendering time.
  • Fixed X265 HEVC Tune option.
  • Fixed issue with trimming movies.
  • Fixed issue when using merging with option 'Re-encode with Complex Filter' and selecting an audio stream.
  • Creating movies from images and setting an image time now works (for creating slideshows)
  • Updated French localisation.

New in ffWorks 4.1 (May 5, 2014)

  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Force Preset'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Tune Options'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Maximum CU size'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Intra CU Recursion Depth Limit'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Inter CU Recursion Depth Limit'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Motion Search Method'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Motion search range'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Subpel Refinement to perform'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Max number of candidate blocks'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Max Number of L0 References'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Penalty 32x32 Intra TU in Non-I'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Disable B-Frames as References'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Fast Coded Block Flag'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Skip Measuring Full CU Size Merge Candidates First'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Disable Wavefront Parallel Processing'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Disable Analysis Rectangular Motion Partitions Nx2N and 2NxN '
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Disable Analysis of Asymmetric Motion Partitions'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Disable Weighted Prediction in P Slices'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Enable Weighted Prediction in B Slices'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Enable Intra Transform Skipping for Intra Coded Blocks'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Enable Fast Intra Transform Skip Decisions'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Enable Constrained Intra Prediction'
  • Added X265 HEVC option 'Enable Strong Intra Smoothing for 32x32 Intra Blocks'
  • Option 'Frames to look ahead' now works for X265 HEVC
  • Option 'Closed GOP' now works for X265 HEVC
  • Added all X265 HEVC help tags.
  • Added PCM 24bit support for many containers.
  • It is now possible to passthru external audio files.
  • Changed the batch list background.
  • Option 'Add RTP Hinting tracks to the output file.' is now saved correctly to user presets.
  • Fixed issue setting audio bitrates for second audio stream.
  • Fixed issue with mapping audio streams and using a complex filter (for example hardburning subtitles).
  • Fixed issue when video passthru is enabled for some containers.
  • Fixed issue with auto scaling the main window when adding many files.
  • Fixed issue when destination folder does not exists anymore.
  • Improved several help tags.

New in ffWorks 4.0.9 (Apr 23, 2014)

  • Fixed issue with elapsed time in the progress bar.
  • Fixed issue encoding audio streams to MXF containers.
  • Added ChromeCast user preset.
  • Fixed adding external audio to an elementary video stream.
  • Fixed possible crash on some systems.

New in ffWorks 4.0.8 (Apr 22, 2014)

  • Fixed issue with elapsed time in the progress bar.
  • Fixed issue encoding audio streams to MXF containers.
  • Added ChromeCast user preset.
  • Fixed adding external audio to an elementary video stream.

New in ffWorks 4.0.6 (Apr 11, 2014)

  • Fixed loading user presets.
  • Added SMPTE 302M audio support for MPEGTS container.
  • Fixed issue when using CRF with H265.
  • Updated to Mediainfo 0.7.68
  • Improved Sony PS4 and X-Box One presets.
  • Fixed issue when adding external 5.1 audio file.
  • Fixed issue when creating movie of images that have different resolutions.

New in ffWorks 4.0.5 (Mar 28, 2014)

  • Added support for H265 HEVC (libx265) for MP4, MOV and MKV containers.
  • Improved handling trimming movies (+ and - buttons to adjust time more precisely)
  • Added .h264 extension for MP4 container (for creating Video Elementary Streams)
  • Fixed issue when adding an external audio file.
  • Fixed issue when saving settings. (sneaked in 4.0.4)
  • NOTE: When you use user-presets for DNxHD, DVVideo, Prores and AVRP you will have to update the presets.

New in ffWorks 4.0.3 (Mar 25, 2014)

  • You can now add external audio streams (can be video files with multi audio streams or plain audio files)
  • Added option 'Finish encoding when the shortest input stream ends'.
  • Fixed option 'Fix subtitles duration'.
  • Fixed issue when dragging subtitle file into iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue with 'Auto cropping to 4:3' and 'Auto padding to 4:3'.

New in ffWorks 4.0.2 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Added 'Auto Padding to 4:3 format."
  • Added 'Auto Cropping to 4:3 format."
  • You can now drag'n'drop subtitle files onto the batch files.
  • Added preference option 'Keep Original Creation/Modified Date from source file'
  • Improved several presets.
  • Fixed issue when trimming video.

New in ffWorks 4.0.1 (Mar 8, 2014)

  • Added new preference option 'Start encoding after adding files'.
  • Added option 'Set scaler dithering algorithm'.
  • Fixed issue when dragging a file on the iFFmpeg app icon.
  • Fixed several GUI issues.
  • Fixed issue changing aspect ratio at container level when video passthru is enabled.

New in ffWorks 4.0.0 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Re-written engine for creating FFmpeg command lines.
  • Re-arranged the settings HUD window.
  • Changed main screen (added short cuts to ‘Add file’, ‘Preferences’ and ‘User Guide’)
  • You can now have unlimited user presets.
  • You can (de)cue batch files while encoding is in progress.
  • Added ‘Terminal’ toolbar button to show the FFmpeg output at any time.
  • Added toolbar button ‘Images to Mov’.
  • Added new feature to create movies with images.
  • Added FFmpeg Error Log window.
  • Added support for hard burning embedded subtitles.
  • Adding/editing batch files while encoding is in progress is now possible.
  • Added 'Quit' button in view/editing command line window.
  • Added HUD toolbar in settings window.
  • Added Prores 'Bits for Alpha Plane' option.
  • Added WEBM container.
  • Added VP9 support.
  • Added VP9 codec to Matroska container.
  • Added VP8/VP9 'Maximum I-frame bitrate :' option
  • Added VP8/VP9 ‘Use Alternate Reference frames (2-pass only)' option
  • Added 'Color Curves' color filter (Vintage, Negative, …)
  • Added filter Curve
  • Added possibility to set a language for each audio track.
  • Added new preference option ‘Log level' .
  • Added new preference option “Delete target file after FFmpeg error.”
  • Added 'Force key frames at every chapter'.
  • Added FLAC, MP3 and VORBIS audio codecs for Prores.
  • Added ‘Set’ button in the preview window. (copies the trim data for encoding)
  • Added UTVideo lossless codec to MOV container.
  • Added FFmpeg option 'QP offset between Pand I-frames'
  • Added feature to extract embedded subtitles to ass ,srt or dvd_sub file.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Set Input Time Offset’.
  • Adding files with the opendialog now accepts multiple files.
  • Added option 'Inverse Telecine' filter.
  • Added option ‘Specify Assumed Field Order’
  • Added option ‘Set Matching Mode or Strategy’
  • Added option ‘Set Field to Match From’
  • Added option ‘Match Combed Scores’
  • Added option ‘Force Fieldmatch’
  • Added 1.37:1 aspect ratio
  • Added 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Added x264 profiles: High10, High422 and High444
  • Added new merging window.
  • Added three new merge modes (Concat, Complex Filter and Cat).
  • Added new Make ISO file window.
  • Added 'Create DVD .iso' toolbar button.
  • Added ‘Force Panavision 2.35:0’ for creating DVD iso
  • Added ‘Chars Encoding’ for hard burning subtitles.
  • Added Force Format option (for both input or output)
  • Added .m2v file extension to mpeg2video.
  • Added Color balance filters (RGB darkest, medium and brightness)
  • Encoding to DNxHD 10bit is now working.
  • Added ‘Custom decode options’
  • Added ‘Custom encode options’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘ALTREF noise reduction max frames’ (webm)
  • Added possibility to use VLC as preview player (faster previewing)
  • Added preference option ‘VLC player’ (QuickTime Player or VLC Player)
  • Added option ‘Write a separate Moof Atom for each track’.
  • Added option ‘Add RTP hinting tracks to the output file.’
  • Added button ‘Quit’ in FFmpeg commandline editing.
  • Added MP2 audio codec for VOB container.
  • Added 23.97fps NTSC for VOB container.
  • Added bitrate preset option ‘Same as Source”.
  • Added ‘Auto cropping to 16:9 format”
  • Added option ‘Copy all data streams’
  • Added ‘Track progress’ switch in terminal output window.
  • Added Prores profile 4444 support.
  • Added ‘none’ and ‘all’ for x264 data partitioning.
  • Added DVVIDEO codec for AVI container.
  • Added PCM_U8 for AVI container and MJPEG video codec.
  • Added option ‘Do not scale up resolution.’.
  • Added Menu items “Copy Settings”, “Paste Settings”, "Paste to All","Show Settings".
  • You can now select audio streams higher then 9.
  • It is now possible to change the aspect ratio at container level when video passthru is enabled.
  • Cropping or padding when adding subtitles is now possible.
  • QP factor between Pand I-frames is now by default 0.8
  • DAR and SAR values are now displayed in the batch file info.
  • Available subtitles streams are now shown in the batch file info.
  • Changed toolbar button name ‘Images’ to ‘Mov to Images’.
  • You can now also use the .ogv file extension for OGG containers.
  • Changed font for rendering Timecode (now Tahoma.ttf by default).
  • Audio gain is now possible to 200%.
  • Settings window now closes when encoding starts.
  • ‘VideoThreadSlices” and “VideoThreadType” options are now saved in user presets.
  • Exporting to DVD .iso now correctly adds padding when needed.
  • Improved option ‘Write MoovAtom at start of file’ for streaming.
  • Improved encoding to mov container with DNxHD codec.
  • Improved way of creating DVD .iso files.
  • Improved choosing resolutions (with naming).
  • Improved previewing.
  • Fixed issue when choosing a target file size and constant quality is enabled.
  • Fixed issue restoring audio stream settings.
  • Fixed issue with input options and enabling video passthru.
  • Fixed issue with manual padding.
  • Fixed issue with rendering positioning timecode.
  • Fixed issue with pixel format when encoding to VOB container.
  • Fixed issue when merging video with 7 or 8 audio channels.
  • New rewritten User Guide.

New in ffWorks 3.9.30 (Feb 17, 2014)

  • Fixed memory leak when removing batch files.
  • x264 CRF value is now correctly set.
  • Fixed issue when enabling Audio Stream Passthru.
  • Fixed issue when enabling 2-pass encoding.
  • Fixed locking up when using Auto detect crop size.

New in ffWorks 3.9.19 (Jan 18, 2014)

  • Fixed issue when changing several x264 options.
  • Fixed using previewing when changing cropping or padding.

New in ffWorks 3.9.18 (Jan 14, 2014)

  • Fixed issue merging files.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to MP4 container with h264 video codec.

New in ffWorks 3.9.17 (Jan 8, 2014)

  • Fixed issue encoding to DNxHD.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to MXF container with DNxHD video codec.
  • x264 profile High422 and High444 now works correct.
  • Improved several iDevice presets.
  • Encoding to Animated GIF now works when source has no RGB24 pixel format.

New in ffWorks 3.9.14 (Dec 20, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with pre-input options.
  • Fixed several issues when using FFmpeg 2.1 or higher.
  • Improved remuxing to Matroska container.

New in ffWorks 3.9.11 (Dec 9, 2013)

  • Fixed issue displaying the Terminal output window.
  • Fixed issue when hardburning subtitles.

New in ffWorks 3.9.9 (Dec 5, 2013)

  • Fixed an big issue that rendered DNxHD useless (introduced with 3.9.8)
  • Fixed several issues encoding to DNxHD codec.
  • Added possibility to keep interlaced material when encoding to DNxHD.
  • Fixed huge memory leak when merging files.
  • Muxing audio and video streams now works for mkv container again.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.9.8 (Dec 4, 2013)

  • Fixed several issues encoding to DNxHD codec.
  • Added possibility to keep interlaced material when encoding to DNxHD.
  • Fixed huge memory leak when merging files.
  • Muxing audio and video streams now works for mkv container again.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.9.7 (Nov 28, 2013)

  • Fixed issue greyout cropping and padding settings.
  • Fixed issue encoding using FFmpeg 2.1 or higher.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.9.6 (Nov 25, 2013)

  • Fixed issue when enabling “Force CBR mode”.
  • Option ‘Encode with Avid Nitris compatibility’ for DNxHD is now saved in user presets.
  • Improved making thumbnails.
  • Video and audio passthru for MKV containers now works again (broken in 3.9.2)
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.9.5 (Nov 12, 2013)

  • Fixed issue encoding to MOV container with Prores codec.
  • Fixed issue when enabling HE-AAC codec.
  • Improved auto detecting crop size.
  • Deinterlacing with Yadif now works again.
  • Fixed issue when rendering watermark with large images.
  • Fixed crash when running under OS X 10.6 and 10.7
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.9.4 (Nov 11, 2013)

  • Fixed issue encoding to MOV container with Prores codec.
  • Fixed issue when enabling HE-AAC codec.
  • Improved auto detecting crop size.
  • Deinterlacing with Yadif now works again.
  • Fixed issue when rendering watermark with large images.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.9.3 (Nov 1, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with ‘Check for Update..’ - meaning auto updating will work again from 3.9.4

New in ffWorks 3.9.2 (Oct 31, 2013)

  • Fixed issue when scanning files.
  • Fixed several issue when using FFmpeg 2.1 binaries.

New in ffWorks 3.9.0 (Oct 11, 2013)

  • Rewritten code for scanning files. Now also searches inside folders.
  • Now accepts .dvdmedia files.
  • Fixed issue reading VIDEO_TS folders.
  • Fixed “Create DVD ISO File” preset.
  • Fixed Contrast and Brightness filters.
  • ALTREF Noise reduction filter for VP8 now works as it should.
  • Added several help tags.

New in ffWorks 3.8.12 (Oct 7, 2013)

  • Added mpeg4 codec for AVI container.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to VOB and using FFmpeg 2.0 and upwards.
  • Fixed issue creating dvd .iso file and using FFmpeg 2.0 and upwards.

New in ffWorks 3.8.11 (Oct 2, 2013)

  • When removing all batch files the window is now only resized when enabled in the preferences.
  • Fixed issue with x264 tune drop down menu (removed Still Image).
  • Fixed memory leak when merging files.

New in ffWorks 3.8.10 (Sep 19, 2013)

  • Fixed problem when using YADIF deinterlacing.
  • Decoding Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) now works as it should.
  • Changing brightness and/or contrast now works again.
  • Updated Motion estimation methodes.
  • Fixed issue with libfdk_AAC-HE.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.8.9 (Sep 12, 2013)

  • Improved Apple TV3 preset.
  • Fixed problem when using video passthru with 2 or more audio streams.
  • 2-pass encoding now works when 2 or more audio streams.

New in ffWorks 3.8.8 (Sep 6, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with changing pixel format (black screen issues)
  • Fixed memory leak when merging files.
  • Selecting a mov container with HUFFYUV video codec now works.
  • Fixed conflict when selecting both H264 profile and level.
  • Rendering watermark now works with tiff files too.

New in ffWorks 3.8.7 (Aug 29, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with audio bitrate for DTS audio streams.
  • Improved FOURCC handling when using video passthru and audio passthru.
  • Added user preset “DivXtoXvid”

New in ffWorks 3.8.6 (Aug 28, 2013)

  • Fixed issue scanning for available subtitles.
  • Fixed issue when dragging user presets into iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed codec menu displacement.
  • Dolby Prologic II support for all audio streams.
  • B-frames settings are now correctly passed (h264)
  • Rendering watermark now works with center position.
  • Level setting for h264 now works as it should.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.8.5 (Aug 19, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with audio bitrates when source has 5.1 audio.
  • Fixed issue when using Yadif filter and FFmpeg 2 or higher.
  • 24bit audio now works with Prores.
  • Improved several popup help data.

New in ffWorks 3.8.4 (Aug 15, 2013)

  • Fixed issue setting the audio bitrate when encoding to mono or stereo.
  • Fixed issue exporting to images.
  • Fixed issue encoding to mpegts when entering invalid PID value.

New in ffWorks 3.8.3 (Jul 30, 2013)

  • Copy DTS audio streams now works.
  • Added ‘Zero Motion Estimation’
  • Updated several help tags.
  • Fixed issues when source contains YUV video.
  • Faster 2pass encoding.
  • ‘Force Blu-ray format’ now works again (introduced in 3.8)
  • Fixed issues with aspect ratio and H264.
  • Support for .264 files.
  • Improved error parsing for FFmpeg 2
  • Encoding HE-AAC to .mov now works.

New in ffWorks 3.8.1 (Jul 18, 2013)

  • Fixed issue when converting to Prores and FFmpeg 2

New in ffWorks 3.8 (Jul 12, 2013)

  • Fixed several issues when using FFmpeg 2

New in ffWorks 3.7.6 (Jul 10, 2013)

  • Cropping and padding now accepts 4 digits values.
  • Fixed issue with DNxHD and wrong pixel format settings.

New in ffWorks 3.7.5 (Jul 8, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with postion of main window and using two monitors. (introduced with 3.7.4)

New in ffWorks 3.7.4 (Jul 6, 2013)

  • Fixed issue encoding to vob and creating iso file.
  • Now rescales the main window correctly when removing all batch files.
  • Faster exporting to .png or .jpg
  • Fixed issue encoding to mpegts and enabling m2ts mode.
  • VP8 (webm) ‘best’ quality now works as expected.
  • Added ‘Avid 1:1 10-bit RGB’ support (MOV container).
  • Fixed 'Improve quality' for HE-AAC.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 3.7.3 (Jul 3, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with Prores and selecting profile.
  • Fixed issue setting up mapping when selecting an audio stream and subtitle stream.
  • Rendering watermark now works again (was broken in 3.7.2)

New in ffWorks 3.7.2 (Jun 21, 2013)

  • Fixed crashing when converting (OS X 10.9 Maverick)
  • Added some new presets (Universal, Android, Android Tablet, …)
  • Fixed issue not saving ‘Perform Audio Peak Normalisation’
  • Added ‘Force the selected framerate (disable the best supported framerate selection).
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo binary.
  • Changing starting time now also works when enabling video passthru.

New in ffWorks 3.7.0 (May 20, 2013)

  • Added 59.94fps and 60fps for Proress.
  • Added YUV4444p10le pixel format for Proress 4444.
  • Added Proress encoder: ‘Prores, Prores Anatoliy and Prores Kostya’.
  • Added Proress vendor ID option.
  • Renamed ‘Constant Quantizer’ to Constant Quality Mode’.
  • Added FFMpeg option ‘Signal HRD information (H264)’.
  • Added several new H264 profiles (High10, High422 andHigh444).
  • Re-arranged some options.
  • Audio gain is now updated for the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.6.10 (May 13, 2013)

  • Fixed regression issue with encoding to Prores (introduced in 3.6.9)
  • Fixed issue when encoding more then one audio stream.

New in ffWorks 3.6.9 (May 8, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with 2-pass encoding.
  • Fixed issue with encoding watermark.
  • Fixed issue encoding to VP8 and .mkv container.
  • Faster scanning for auto padding.
  • Fixed Yadif with latest FFmpeg binaries.

New in ffWorks 3.6.8 (Apr 20, 2013)

  • Added FFmpeg option ‘dialnorm’ for AC3 encoding.
  • Dolby Prologic II now also works for AAC audio streams.
  • Fixed issue with encoding to mpeg2video. (introduced in 3.6.7)
  • Fixed memory leak when encoding large movies.
  • Improved merging movies.
  • Fixed issue encoding with PCMS24LE.
  • Added several pixel formats.

New in ffWorks 3.6.6 (Apr 11, 2013)

  • Fixed issue when enabling audio sync to match every timestamp.
  • Fixed issue with setting audio bitrate.
  • Fixed issue when selecting Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Added new advanced tab for MPEGTS settings.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘First pid of the PMT (16-7936)’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘First pid. (256-3840)’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Minimum PES packet payload’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Reemit PAT/PMT before writing’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Muxrate’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Enable m2ts mode’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Reemit PAT/PMT before writing the next packet’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Use LATM packetization for AAC’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Dont offset dts/pts’ (MPEGTS)
  • Added MPEGTS metadata tag ‘Service Name’
  • Added MPEGTS metadata tag ‘Service Provider’
  • Fixed issue when settings audio stream to PCM 24Bit and EAC3

New in ffWorks 3.6.5 (Apr 3, 2013)

  • ‘Auto size window to fill all batch files.’ now also works when you remove batch files.
  • Added ‘Dolby Surround’ and ‘Dolby Pro Logic II’ to audio channel selector.
  • Optimised several options for FFmpeg 1.2
  • Fixed several audio stream settings issues.
  • Updated hard burning subtitles handling for FFmpeg 1.1 and higher.
  • Added ‘Same as original’ in channel and samplerate selectors.
  • Removed option ‘Use same channels and samplerate as source’ (now obsolete).
  • Improved overall quality when using FFmpeg build-in AAC.
  • Updated all presets (new audio channel settings).
  • All presets created prior version 3.6.5 needs to be updated (samplerate and audiochannels)

New in ffWorks 3.6.2 (Mar 16, 2013)

  • Added FFmpeg option SWScaler error diffusion dither.
  • Added FFmpeg option SWScaler full chroma interpolation.
  • Added FFmpeg option SWScaler full chroma input.
  • Added ‘Force to Keep Aspect Ratio’ when cropping.
  • Fixed issue encoding to .mov containers with mp3 audio streams.
  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg 1.2 binaries.

New in ffWorks 3.6.1 (Mar 11, 2013)

  • Fixed issue when quiting iFFmpeg after converting is done.
  • Fixed issue when encoding to DNxHD and 720p50
  • Fixed converting to .mkv and ac3 or pcm16 audiostream.
  • Fixed adding subtitles to .mkv container.
  • Optimised ‘Perform Audio Peak Normalisation’ (now correctly to -1db instead of 0db)
  • Updated to the latest MediaInfo version.
  • Added iPhone5 preset.

New in ffWorks 3.6 (Mar 4, 2013)

  • Updated all ME compare function possibilities.
  • Added new preference “Auto size window to fill all batch files.”
  • Added ‘Perform Audio Peak Normalisation’.
  • Now support splitting 7.1 audio.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘desired bits per macroblock’ for Prores codec.
  • Added 2.40:1 aspect ratio to Aspect Ratio menu.
  • Added PCM audio for mov containers with Mpeg2Video codec.
  • Added FFmpeg option vtag (FOURCC)
  • Added XDCAM HD preset.
  • Fixed issue when printing information (HUD information window)

New in ffWorks 3.5.4 (Feb 20, 2013)

  • Added ‘Avid 1:1 10-bit RGB’ support (MOV container).
  • Improved AVCHD support.
  • 'Convert H264 bitstream from length to start code prefixed mode' is now enabled by default for MPEG TS
  • Settings Prores profile now works as it should.
  • Fixed issue with VP8 speed option (webm).
  • Enabling 'Auto padding to 16:9 format' does not give errors anymore when encoding to MOV container.
  • Corrected rendering Timecode to 30fps dropframe.
  • Fixed 'Improve quality' option for HE-AAC.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 3.5.2 (Feb 15, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with settings channels for DTS audio streams.
  • Fixed issue converting to mkv containers. (introduced in 3.5.1)
  • Fixed issue when encoding AVID DNxHD files.
  • Writing moov atom now works again.

New in ffWorks 3.5.1 (Feb 13, 2013)

  • If you use FFmpeg 1.1.2 or higher then this update is needed!
  • Improved merging to .mkv container.
  • Now also saves the DVD authoring options with user presets.
  • Changed file naming when splitting audio files into separate files.
  • Added ‘Deinterlace adaptive kernel deinterling’
  • Fixed merging of mov .files.
  • Fixed several issues when adding soft subtitles.
  • Optimised compiling FFmpeg command lines with FFmpeg 1.0 and upwards.
  • Encoding to .gfx container now always produces separate audio files.
  • Improved iPad and iPhone presets.
  • Rearranged Filter options.
  • Improved .webm (VP8) support.

New in ffWorks 3.5 (Jan 28, 2013)

  • Added support for GXF container (MPEG2VIDEO and DVVIDEO).
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.
  • Now has 20 user preset slots.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Improved quality for HE-AAC (LibFDK-AAC)’
  • Improved displaying movie thumbnail.
  • Faster scanning files.
  • Fixed filter Yadif when using FFmpeg 1.1 and higher.
  • Fixed issue with encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Fixed long delay after dragging movies into iFFmpeg (happened on some systems)
  • Now also saves the watermark settings for user presets.
  • Enabling both ‘Auto detect crop size’ and ‘Auto padding to 16:9 format’ at the same time is now possible.

New in ffWorks 3.4.5 (Jan 3, 2013)

  • Added encoding to Animated GIF.
  • Added encoding with FDK-LibAAC (HE-AAC)
  • Added AAC profile option (AAC-MAIN, AAC-LOW, AAC-SSR, AAC-LTP, AAC-HE, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Write Timecode’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘MPEG GOP Timecode’.
  • Added JPEG2000 codec for MOV container.
  • Added ‘Force decoding with selected FPS’.
  • Fixed issue writing user presets.
  • Added user preset for Apple TV1.
  • Much improved VOB encoding.
  • Updated the FFmpeg information sheet.
  • Removed FFmpeg option ‘Deinterlace’ (deprecated). Use YADIF instead.
  • Fixed several advanced options (AQ Method, AQ Strength, ..) to meet new FFmpeg syntax.
  • Fixed issue with AAC encoding for more then one audio stream (introduced in 3.4.4)
  • It is highly recommended to use FFmpeg 1.0 or higher for best performance/quality.
  • Demo is reset.

New in ffWorks 3.4.3 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • You can now select 160kbit/s again for audiobitrate.
  • Added ‘Discard Metadata from source’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Avoid Negative Timestamps’.
  • Fixed issue when dragging media files onto the iFFmpeg app icon.
  • Fixed several problems when copy subtitles from source.
  • Added ’Show Thumbnail’ preference.
  • Added 96000Hz samplerate for all supported audio codecs.
  • Added 24bit PCM support for several containers.

New in ffWorks 3.4.2 (Dec 12, 2012)

  • Added ‘HDxHD’ video codec to MXF container.
  • Added right click menu item ‘Add to iFFmpeg’
  • Fixed issue adding chapters when creating DVD.iso file.
  • Fixed issue with mov container and Prores video codec.
  • Added MJPEG video codec to AVI container.
  • Fixed issue crashing on some systems (introduced with 3.4.1)

New in ffWorks 3.4.1 (Dec 11, 2012)

  • Added ‘HDxHD’ video codec to MXF container.
  • Added right click menu item ‘Add to iFFmpeg’
  • Fixed issue adding chapters when creating DVD.iso file.
  • Fixed issue with mov container and Prores video codec.
  • Added MJPEG video codec to AVI container.

New in ffWorks 3.4.0 (Dec 3, 2012)

  • New batch list GUI.
  • Rearranged option HUD window.
  • Optimised for the latest FFmpeg.
  • Added batch list option ‘Private/Global’.
  • Added ‘Copy Metadata from source’
  • Added ‘Split Audio channels into separate files’
  • Now auto splits audio streams when encoding to the MXF container.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Use MP4A-LATM packetization instead of MPEG4-GENERIC’
  • Fixed issue with 7.1 audio streams and FFmpeg build-in AAC encoder.

New in ffWorks 3.3.8 (Nov 12, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with Target File Size resetting.
  • Added support for EAC3 and DTS audio streams for MKV and MOV containers.
  • Added support for AJA Kona 10-bit RGB Lossless Codec (available as R10K for MOV containers)
  • Better quality for exporting to jpg images.
  • Improved iPad preset.
  • Improved X360 preset.
  • Improved MPEG TS support.

New in ffWorks 3.3.3 (Nov 1, 2012)

  • Added warning popup when changing bitrate or quality preset when CRF is enabled.
  • Removed -sameq option (deprecated).
  • Fixed issue when subtitle files contains strange characters.

New in ffWorks 3.3.2 (Oct 26, 2012)

  • Fixxed issue when very complex mapping is needed (both for extra audio and subtitles streams)
  • Fixxed issue with copying original subtitles from .mkv to .mov container.

New in ffWorks 3.3.1 (Oct 19, 2012)

  • Added drop down menu for selecting the subtitles language when adding soft subtitles.
  • Fixed mapping issue when adding subtitles and extra audio streams.
  • Fixed issue with subtitle .ass editor.
  • Fixed issue handling containers with odd stream layouts.

New in ffWorks 3.3 (Oct 12, 2012)

  • Added option ‘Force aspect ratio’ for creating DVD .iso
  • Added option to add soft subtitles to MP4, MOV and MKV containers
  • Added “Overwrite All’ when asked to overwrite files.
  • Much improved merge quality.
  • Fixed issue with hardburning subtitles for FLV containers.
  • Re-arranged some advanced options tabs.
  • Created ‘Subtitle’ option tab.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Fix subtitles duration’
  • Added ‘Ut Video’ codec support for AVI container.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue with .ass files not recognised by FFmpeg.

New in ffWorks 3.2.1 (Sep 23, 2012)

  • Added bitrate 640kbit/s for AC3.
  • Fixed scrollbars in HUD windows.
  • Added button ‘E’ to open .ass file editor.
  • Now checks if the .ass or .srt subtitle files are valid before hard burning subtitles.
  • Fixed issue with hard burning subtitles to VOB
  • Re-written code for handling stream mapping.
  • Fixed small issue checking available FFmpeg libs.

New in ffWorks 3.2 (Sep 10, 2012)

  • Added option “Hard burn subtitles” for .ass and .srt subtitles.
  • Removed the close button from edit command line window.
  • Improved AC3 mix down mode (Dolby Surround or Normal Stereo).
  • Fixed memory leak when merging videos.
  • Improved extracting video to images.
  • Enabled pausing encoding when using 2 pass.
  • Faster preview handling.
  • Fixed issue with rendering timecode.
  • Improved all iPad, iPhone and iPod presets.
  • Fixed issue selecting audio codec for 2nd, 3rd and 4th audio stream.

New in ffWorks 3.1.5 (Sep 7, 2012)

  • Fixed issue encoding to Matroska container with H264.
  • Fixed issue with AVI container and Divx5.
  • Merging .mkv files now works correctly.
  • Improved Apple TV3 preset.

New in ffWorks 3.1.4 (Aug 30, 2012)

  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Discard corrupted frames’
  • Removed all file associations (in the end not useful)
  • Improved support for Prores.
  • Fixed issue with encoding to PNG images.
  • Fixed issue when creating DVD chapters with more then one file in the batch.

New in ffWorks 3.1.3 (Aug 25, 2012)

  • Added ‘Render Timecode’ (‘25fps non drop frame’ and ‘30fps drop frame’)
  • Added ‘Perform temporal field interlacing’
  • Added new preference option ‘Send source to trash’ (after finishing encoding).
  • Added ‘Create Chapters’ (for DVD .iso)
  • Rearranged the settings window and added second filter page (for more future filters).
  • Fixed issue with Sparkle. (Only when updating to 3.1.4)

New in ffWorks 3.1.2 (Aug 11, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with MP3 and VBR.
  • Fixed issue with setting start point for previews and long movies.
  • Fixed several issues with encoding to VP8 (webm)
  • Added 24bit audio support for Prores.

New in ffWorks 3.1.1 (Aug 7, 2012)

  • Fixed issue when source file contains 4 audio channels (not very common)
  • Added ‘Bitrates, Quantizer and other bits’ to the help file. (good read for everyone)

New in ffWorks 3.1.0 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • Added support for Notifications (only OS X 10.8)
  • Added option ‘Burn .iso file to DVD’.
  • Fixed issue with dragging a media file onto the iFFmpeg icon to launch iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed preference ‘Use x CPU cores’.
  • Fixed issue with AAC encoding library set to auto and using a FFmpeg binary with no LibFaac.
  • Open with… now works again.

New in ffWorks 3.0.9 (Jul 26, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with .mkv containers with no video stream(s).
  • Fixed issue with main screen and/or settings HUD was partly displayed outside the desktop.

New in ffWorks 3.0.8 (Jul 23, 2012)

  • Added MP3 option ‘Bitrate Mode’ (VBR or CBR).
  • Fixed issue with H264 and CBR.
  • Improved audio stream selection.
  • Improved MJPEG and MP4 container support.
  • Fixed issue with creating correct timestamps and MPEGTS and MPEGPS.
  • DNxHD now encode correctly to PAL and 185000kbits
  • Encoding Proress 422 Proxy now works as expected.
  • Optimised buffer size calculation for several codecs (much better know)
  • Fixed printing FFmpeg output.
  • Removed drag’n’drop animation. Wasn’t looking good on a Retina anyway.
  • Added new preset file for PS Vita.
  • Fixed cleaning thumbnails when using ‘remove all’ button.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets on some systems.
  • Cleaned/removed up a lot of old code.

New in ffWorks 3.0.7 (Jul 9, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with Retina.
  • Fixed issue with tracking the correct video stream when it is not the first stream.
  • Improved selecting audio streams.
  • Added support for EyeTV files.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Convert H264 bitstream from length prefixed mode to start code prefixed mode.’
  • Improved encoding Prores, DNXHD and DVVIDEO to H264.
  • Improved Merging files.
  • iFFmpeg 3.0.7 and upwards only works with FFmpeg 0.91 and upwards.

New in ffWorks 3.0.6 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with BGR pixel format movies.
  • Work-a-round for previewing movies and OSX10.8. (bug in OSX10.8DP4). Now works but auto-play is still not possible due the same bug in OSX10.8DP4.
  • Improved FFmpeg error handling.
  • Fixed issue with corrupted files.
  • Fixed issue when dropping a media file on the iFFmpeg icon.
  • Added some preset files.
  • Now optimized for Retina.

New in ffWorks 3.0.5 (Jun 10, 2012)

  • Fixed bug that prevented to encode to mkv with more then 1 audio stream (introduced with 3.0.4)
  • Fixed issue with ‘Use same channels and sample rate’ (introduced with 3.0.4).
  • Fixed iPod preset.
  • Improved extract to images (manually enter a resolution)
  • Fixed issue removing 2pass logs files.

New in ffWorks 3.0.4 (Jun 8, 2012)

  • New feature for extracting images from a movie.
  • Added toolbar button for extracting images.
  • Improved decoding performance when using a custom starting point.
  • Added filter for basic slow/fast motion effect.
  • Fixed small issue with aspect ratio and creating DVD .iso
  • Fixed issue with padding to 16:9

New in ffWorks 3.0.3 (Jun 4, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with calculating bitrate according bitrate-per-pixel.
  • Added width and height padding.
  • Added option ‘Auto padding to 16:9 format’.
  • Fixed small timestamp issue with MKV container and H264 video codec.
  • Changed the Pyramidal B frames option. Can now be set to None, Strict or Normal.
  • Fixed issue when using ‘Remove All’ button while encoding.
  • Fixed issue when cropping and keeping movie resolution.
  • Optimized video bitrate buffer settings.
  • Improved iFFmpeg help.
  • Added/improved several help popups.

New in ffWorks 3.0.2 (May 19, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with selecting audio streams.
  • Enabled customizing the toolbar.
  • Added ‘Remove All’ toolbar button (not visible by default)
  • Fixed issue with uyvy422 movies.
  • Added 2.20:1 aspect ratio (for 70mm movies)

New in ffWorks 3.0.1 (May 14, 2012)

  • Fixed issue with creating thumbnails of start and end frame in preview window.
  • Added AC3 audio codec to the MPEG container.
  • Now shows the ‘q’ value while encoding (good indicator of movie quality).
  • Faster DVD authoring.
  • Rearranged bitrate options.
  • Now uses source filename for the .iso filename. (previously always dvd.iso)
  • Added several new user presets.
  • Improved iFFmpeg Help.
  • Codesigned for OS X 10.8
  • Updated French, Dutch and German translations.

New in ffWorks 3.0 (Apr 30, 2012)

  • You can now resize the main window.
  • Changed work flow for handling containers (MP4, MOV, Matroska, AVI, AVCHD, MPEG, MPEG TS, MPEG PS, MXF, VOB, FLV, OGG and 3GP).
  • Totally rewritten core code for FFmpeg handling. Much easier to maintain for future FFmpeg versions.
  • Added option ‘Author as DVD .iso (Only applies when encoding to VOB)’
  • Added fullscreen support (OS X 10.7 and higher)
  • Added Help menu (with help/documentation for beginners)
  • Added new presets/profiles.
  • Added MPEG-PS container support (useful for TiVo).
  • Added MXF container support.
  • Added Uncompressed YUV 4:1:1 12-bit support (MOV container).
  • Added Uncompressed packed 4:2:0 support (MOV container).
  • Added ‘Avid 1:1 10-bit RGB’ support (MOV container).
  • Added Flash Screen Video 2 support (FLV container).
  • Added HUFFYUV support (MOV, MKV and AVI containers).
  • Added AYUV support (MOV container).
  • Added ADPCM support (FLV container).
  • Added Prores option ‘Quantiser Matrix’.
  • Added Prores option ‘Macroblocks per slice’.
  • Added several new menubar items (start/stop/pause converting)
  • Added some more pixel formats.
  • Added FFmpeg option “Set timebase when stream copying”
  • Added a lot of help popups for FFmpeg options.
  • Added advanced tab ‘Audio’.
  • Added popup menu to check or uncheck batch items.
  • Added new Force Audio Sync Type: ‘Only on first timestamp’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Dolby Surround Mode’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Preferred Stereo Mixdown mode’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘A/D converter type’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Center Mix level’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Surround Mix level’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Lt/Rt Center Mix Level’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Lt/Rt Surround Mix Level’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘FLAC LPC algorithm’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Search method prediction order’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘LPC coefficient precision’.
  • Added ‘Blu-ray’, ‘Blu-ray DL’, ‘Blu-ray TL’ to the Target File size presets.
  • Added ‘Show’ and ‘Episode ID’ metadata.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Impulse block bias’ (Libvorbis).
  • Added popup menu for choosing file extension (MOV and MPEG containers).
  • Re-arranged many FFmpeg options (more logical now).
  • Improved overall merging quality.
  • Improved DNxHD support.
  • Improved Prores support.
  • Improved DV support.
  • Improved AVCHD support.
  • Improved iPad preset (for iPad 3).
  • Improved Apple TV presets.
  • Fixed issue when disabling the Trellis option.
  • Fixed issue when choosing destination folder/name in the batch list.
  • Fixed target setting for DVVIDEO.
  • Fixed issue choosing filename when merging.
  • Fixed decoding option ‘Ignore decoding time stamps’.
  • Removed some tricks to bypass former FFmpeg bugs (obsolete).
  • Updated several translations.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 2.9.4 (Mar 16, 2012)

  • Fixed issue choosing filename when merging.
  • Fixed quality issue when merging files.

New in ffWorks 2.9.3 (Mar 2, 2012)

  • Changed preference “Multi CPU Core support”. You can now select how many Cores you want to use.
  • Fixed issue encoding to Prores and ALAC audio.
  • Improved DNxHD support.
  • Encoding to V410 4:4:4 10bit now works correctly (command line was not correct)
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 2.9.2 (Feb 26, 2012)

  • Added AVID DNxHD support.
  • Added option ‘Encode with Avid Nitris compatibility (DNxHD).’
  • Added ALAC audio stream to Prores encoding.
  • Improved Prores, V210, V308 and V410 support.
  • Fixed issue with asynchronous link with FFmpeg binary and OS X 10.8.
  • Now already compatible with upcoming OS X 10.8
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.
  • Fixed ‘Alternate scannable’ option. Now works correctly.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 2.9.1 (Feb 18, 2012)

  • Added option ‘Prores profile’ for Prores encoding. (Proxy, LD, SD and HG)
  • Added V308 Packed 4:4:4 de/encoding.
  • Added option ‘Number of frames to look ahead for alternate reference’ for VP8/webm.
  • Added option ‘VP8 profile’ for VP8/webm.
  • Re-arranged some settings tabs. Now more codec specific grouped (on big request).
  • Now uses new syntax for x264 options with latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Fixed issue with x264 profile settings (read: trick to bypass a bug in FFmpeg).
  • Fixed issue retrieving last codec settings on launch.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 2.9.0 (Feb 10, 2012)

  • Enabled adding up to 4 audio streams.
  • Added Prores de/encoding support.
  • Added V210 4:2:2 10-bit de/encoding support.
  • Added V410 4:4:4 10-bit de/encoding support.
  • Re-arranged the options tab.
  • Changed the batch list view.
  • Smaller memory use for thumbnail caches.
  • You can now select more then one item in the batch list.
  • Improved mapping syntax for newer FFmpeg versions.
  • Added ‘Flip Horizontal and Vertical’ to the orientation filter.
  • Now accepts .amv video files.
  • Updated German localization.
  • Added option “Always encode all available streams”
  • Now displays warning when watermark file is not compatible.
  • Fixed issue encoding watermark with latest FFmpeg binaries.
  • Fixed issue when FFmpeg could not be quitted (read: FFmpeg binary locked up)
  • Fixed issue when removing a file from the batch and the batch settings window is still open.
  • Fixed small issue saving user presets.
  • Fixed issue with getting the resolution of movies with RGB color.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 2.8.6 (Jan 6, 2012)

  • Added FFmpeg option “Pixel Format”.
  • Added FFmpeg option “Max file size”.
  • Fixed DV presets.
  • Fixed audio pass-thru with second audio stream and encoding to mkv
  • Fixed issue when selecting LibVo-AACenc.
  • Reset demo.

New in ffWorks 2.8.5 (Dec 27, 2011)

  • Changed/Cleaned-up some core code.
  • Added FFmpeg option “Use fast settings when encoding first pass” (x264).
  • Fixed “Fixed quality scale” setting (for FFmpeg 0.90 and higher)
  • Fixed issue with “Disable re-encoding when merging files”.
  • Reset demo

New in ffWorks 2.8.4 (Dec 19, 2011)

  • Now fully compatible with the new FFmpeg syntax (FFmpeg 0.90 and upwards).
  • Copy streaming DTS audio now works properly.
  • Improved MKV support.
  • Audio stream selecting in batch settings now also works for .m2ts files.
  • Changed the default folder to /Movies.
  • Fixed issue saving user presets.
  • Fixed alignment issue when showing advanced info
  • Reset demo

New in ffWorks 2.8.3 (Nov 29, 2011)

  • Added ‘audio stream passthru’ for second audio stream.
  • Fixed issue when using 2pass encoding and very small source files.
  • Now restores the size of the HUD info windows.
  • It is now possible to remove batch setting and batch folder - click on the pin icon to do this.
  • Some cosmetic changes.
  • Fixed issue that could promptly stopped converting after 1 second (introduced in 2.8.2)
  • Reset demo

New in ffWorks 2.8.2 (Nov 26, 2011)

  • Fixed alignment issue when showing advanced info.
  • Auto cropping feature now also supports rescaling.
  • Fixed issue with loading user presets and brightness/contrast options.
  • Added Metadata ‘track number’.
  • Fixed issue with restoring last user preset on launch.
  • Reset demo

New in ffWorks 2.8.1 (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Updated for the latest FFmpeg binaries syntax. iFFmpeg automatically detects which FFmpeg syntax to use.
  • Added filter option ‘Brightness’ control.
  • Added filter option ‘Contrast’ control.
  • Small improvements for iPod, iPad, iPhone presets.
  • Added Metadata writing options.
  • Changed cursor color in the HUD window for editing the FFmpeg command line.
  • Added ‘Default’ to option B-frames.
  • Added ‘Default’ to option Reference Frames.
  • Added ‘Auto’ to option Frames to look ahead.
  • Fixed issue when choosing filename for merging.
  • Reset demo

New in ffWorks 2.8.0 (Nov 11, 2011)

  • Improved a lot of FFmpeg (advanced) option help tags.
  • Improved iPod, iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone, iPhone4 presets now basically the same as Handbrake. (Thanks to Christian Bolland)
  • Much improved user presets handling.
  • You can now save up to 10 user presets.
  • Changed button for saving user presets.
  • You can now drag&drop .ifp preset files onto iFFmpeg.
  • The editing FFmpeg command line window and terminal window are now HUD windows.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Don’t merge side data’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Try to interleave outputted packets by dts’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Place global headers in extradata instead of every keyframe’.
  • Added option ‘Force CBR mode’.
  • Added icon (Open in Finder) in the save user presets window.
  • Added ‘zero motion estimation’ for fast encoding.
  • Max quantizer scale can now be set to 69 for newer FFmpeg binaries. Default is 51 for backwards compatibility.
  • Changed extension for presets to .ifp (older presets can be renamed from .txt to .ifp)
  • Now displays warning when trying to convert with CRF and 2pass encoding.
  • Fixed small text alignment issue.
  • Fixed crash with showing hud information screen when the source filename contains certain characters.
  • Fixed issue with FFmpeg option qcomp.
  • Fixed issue with HUD information window not displaying all audio information.
  • Fixed issue with VOB encoding when using Closed GOP with scene change detection.
  • Fixed issue when merging files. User settings where ignored.
  • Fixed iFFmpeg locking up when fast switch (basicadvanced) the information HUD window.

New in ffWorks 2.7.1 (Oct 29, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with iPad preset (always rescaled to 1024x768 even if the source was smaller mostly resulted in big file size)
  • Fixed issue when using video pass thru for certain containers.
  • Added FFmpeg VP8 option : ‘ALTREF noise reduction filter type’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Request Channels to decode’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Force Progressive Encoding (x264)’
  • You can now simultaneous open information HUD windows for every file in the batch list.
  • Fixed alignment issues within information HUD windows.
  • Added some more FFmpeg options help tags.

New in ffWorks 2.7.0 (Oct 24, 2011)

  • Re-coded the FFmpeg option handling.
  • Option window is now a floating HUD window.
  • Added preference option ‘HUD transparency’.
  • New info HUD window showing detailed info of batch files. This uses the great MediaInfo by Jerome Martinez.
  • Fixed issue when using the open dialog and some file extensions.
  • Fixed issue when adding second audio stream and choosing AAC.
  • Added support for multi audio channels for OGG
  • Added support for .rmvb files.
  • Added several help tags.
  • Faster auto detecting crop size.
  • Fixed memory leak when pausing converting.
  • Watermark now accepts TIFF files too.
  • Enabled ‘Notify me when a new version is available’
  • Improved several presets (again thanks to Jason Manors)
  • Fixed issue with preview and using latest FFmpeg 0.85 or above.
  • Enabling Video Passthru, all video options are now disabled.

New in ffWorks 2.6.2 (Oct 3, 2011)

  • Fixed Global Motion Estimation option.
  • Improved several presets (H264, MPEG2, Flash and VOB) (many thanks to Jason Manors)
  • Added rotation filter.
  • Fixed video bitrate for iPad preset.

New in ffWorks 2.6.1 (Sep 23, 2011)

  • Added FFmpeg decoder option ‘Skip Loop Filter’
  • Added FFmpeg decoder option ‘Skip IDCT’
  • Added FFmpeg decoder option ’Skip Frame’
  • Added support for Prores decoding with latest FFmpeg version (previously blocked)
  • Updated German localization.
  • Fixed issue when source has no YUV data (rare issue)
  • Fixed issue with selecting audio bitrates for Ogg, Theora and VP8.
  • Added x264 option ‘Force Interlaced encoding’.
  • Improved main H264 preset.
  • Fixed issue loading user presets. The new file format had a little bug.
  • Fixed issue that freezes iFFmpeg several seconds when dragging a very large media file into iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue when selecting higher audio nitrates values.
  • Fixed audio bitrate setting for second audio stream and OGG codec.

New in ffWorks 2.6.0 (Sep 9, 2011)

  • Added filter ‘Transform Field Order’.
  • Added filter ‘Denoise’.
  • Added support for the latest FFmpeg version.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Copy Chapters’.
  • Added filter ‘Deinterlace with Yadif’. (Yadif - Yet Another DeInterlace Filter)
  • Added Yadif Mode options.
  • Added Yadif Parity options.
  • Added Yadif Auto options.
  • Slightly faster 2pass encoding.
  • Improved main H264 preset.
  • Improved GOP size for Xvid preset.
  • Watermark now also accepts png files with no alpha layer.
  • You can now save up to 5 user presets.
  • Fixed ‘Same Video Quality as Source’ now works again.
  • Fixed saving user presets (didn’t restore all new options)
  • Fixed rendering watermark when position is set to ‘center’.
  • Fixed issue merging .avi files with different resolutions.
  • Fixed some reset option issues.

New in ffWorks 2.5.6 (Aug 23, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with channels settings always reverting to stereo when converting to audio only.
  • Added audio bitrate 448kbit/s preset.
  • Fixed serious audio sync issues converting to all codecs except H264. (introduced in 2.5.5)
  • Fixed AAC 5.1 decoding (introduced in 2.5.5)
  • Fixed auto cropping when aspect ratio is 16:9
  • Fixed Fade out filter (didn’t work correctly with long movies).
  • Improved VOB preset.
  • ‘Force Blu-ray format’ now works correctly in batch processing.
  • ‘Force Blu-ray format’ is now also saved in the user preset.

New in ffWorks 2.5.2 (Aug 1, 2011)

  • Added iPhone4 preset (also for 3GS).
  • Added Apple TV2 preset.
  • Improved several presets.
  • Added new help tags on several options.
  • Fixed issue with writing Moov Atom.
  • Fixed issue when dropping files onto iFFmpeg icon.
  • Fixed rare issue with iFFmpeg crashed on launch. Many thanks to Clinton W Salvato for all the tests!
  • Fixed some small UI graphic issues.
  • Fixed DV PAL and NTSC encoding.
  • Removed the NSUnscaledWindowMask (deprecated)
  • Demo has been reset.

New in ffWorks 2.5.1 (Jul 26, 2011)

  • Fixed icons not getting focus when closing preview window.
  • Fixed small graphic glitch in the Preview and Terminal monitor window.
  • Made some windows NSWindowAnimationBehaviorDocumentWindow (OS X 10.7.x)
  • Fixed rare issue with original aspect ratio and mkv files with webm codec.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘-keyint_min’ (Minimum GOP length).
  • Set GOP size default to 15 (better quality with lower nitrates).

New in ffWorks 2.5.0 (Jul 25, 2011)

  • Rewritten core code
  • New unified toolbar icons.
  • Fixed issue writing batch settings.
  • Much improved help system.
  • Demo is reset to 8 tries.
  • Added possibility to pause the current converting process.
  • Added “AudioSync Type” options. ‘Match every timestamp’ or ‘Only on start’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘AAC Stereo coding method’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VP8 Quality’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VP8 Speed’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VP8 noise reduction mac. frame’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VP8 reduction filter strength’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VP8 error resilience’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VP8 alternate reference frames’.
  • Added option ‘AAC encoder lib’. (FFmpeg build-in AAC, LibFAAC and LibVo-AACenc)
  • Added option ‘Vorbis encoder lib’. (FFmpeg build-in Vorbis and LibVorbis)
  • Added option ‘Set Target Type’.
  • Added new option ’Same as original’ for Target File size.
  • Added some more video bitrate presets.
  • Now accepts .264 file extensions.
  • Batch audio stream settings now only shows available streams. Much easier to choose which audio stream to include.
  • Fixed crash when CMD+Q while converting.
  • The batch destination folder was ignored when ‘Convert to same folder as source’ is enabled.
  • Fixed issue deleting FFmpeg log files after 2pass encoding.
  • Fixed memoryleak when ‘Show Dockicon progress’ is enabled.
  • Fixed corrupted settings when quitting with CMD+Q

New in ffWorks 2.3.0 (Jun 27, 2011)

  • Fixed issue when pressing the Advanced button in the settings sheet.
  • Added support for the latest FFmpeg binaries.
  • Added extra advanced option tab (for more new future options)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘AAC Stereo coding method’
  • It is not possible anymore to reorder the batch list while converting is in progress.
  • Fixed issue when converting to Xvid and compatibility with hardware players.
  • Fixed resetting some advanced options when changing codec.
  • Fixed issue loading position of the main window on launch.
  • Fixed writing Atom Moov for some codecs.
  • The ‘Coder type’ option is now correctly saved to the user preset.
  • Updated several help/hint tags.
  • Added ‘Chroma’ to all Motion Estimation compare options.
  • When rescaling the aspect ratio is now kept to original by default.
  • ‘Audio Stream Passthru’ now only applies to the first audio streams. This means you can passthru the first audio stream and add a selected audio stream for the second.

New in ffWorks 2.2.0 (Jun 6, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with redrawing icons when removing a file from the batch.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘me_range’. Needed for some hardware players (16 as default)
  • Added ‘Flash Screen Video’ support.
  • Added German localization.
  • Rearranged settings sheet (more low-resolution friendly).
  • You can now reorder the batch list (drag&drop).
  • Now remembers the last selected codec for next startup.
  • Fixed issue expanding the main window when converting.
  • Improved Chinese localization.

New in ffWorks 2.1.3 (May 26, 2011)

  • Added AAC audio support for MPEG2 codec.
  • Added MPEGTS codec support.
  • Added new preference ‘Delete target file after quitting converting”
  • Added Chinese localization.
  • Updated error parsing for the latest FFmpeg binaries.
  • Changed the height of the bottom unified bar.

New in ffWorks 2.1.2 (May 23, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with aspect ratio set to original and rescaling the resolution.
  • Fixed issue saving the window position (OS X 10.5.x)
  • Changed some core code to make it compatible with the upcoming Mac OS X version.

New in ffWorks 2.1.1 (May 16, 2011)

  • Added support for VIDEO_TS folders.
  • Added option “Disable re-encoding when Merging’.
  • Cleaned up and optimized some core code.
  • Removed build-in preview player.Was too buggy anyway. Now always uses the QT player for previewing.
  • Writing Atom Moov now works again.
  • Fixed issue when dragging multiple files on the iFFmpeg icon.
  • Fixed issue with listbox icons displacement.
  • Fixed issue with choosing userpreset.

New in ffWorks 2.0.0 (May 2, 2011)

  • Added new feature that enables the user to set separate settings for each file in the batch.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘thread_type’. (only available with the latest FFmpeg binaries)
  • Added FFmpeg option ’slices”. (only available with the latest FFmpeg binaries)
  • Added AVS codec support (needs libxavs).
  • Added support for .cavs files.
  • Rearranged buttons in listbox and added settings icon.
  • Changed the progress bar.
  • Improved info tag.
  • Improved command line creation code for compatibility with the latest FFmpeg versions.
  • Improved FFmpeg error management.
  • Improved OGG audio bitrate settings.
  • Updated iPhone and iPad presets.
  • Fixed bug that prevented to use higher audio bitrates then 128kbits/s
  • Fixed several preview issues.
  • Fixed issue when converting to DV.
  • Fixed problem previewing some MKV files.
  • Fixed several display quirks.
  • Fixed tabbing order in options sheet.

New in ffWorks 1.9.4 (Apr 18, 2011)

  • Added support for the latest FFmpeg binaries.

New in ffWorks 1.9.3 (Apr 2, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with filenames including the “ character.
  • Improved Ogg vorbis support.
  • Changed some core code for the upcoming 2.0 version.

New in ffWorks 1.9.2 (Mar 28, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with saving user preset. (now saves all options)
  • Improved mpeg2video encoding.
  • Added mpeg2 codec with .mov extension. (for QT compatibility)
  • Fixed issue with original FPS settings when merging files.
  • Added PCM audio option for codecs that support this.
  • Fixed possible crash when preview large movies.
  • Now plays the system default alert sound when ‘Play audio notification’ is enabled.
  • Optimized commandline building for MKV encoding.
  • Fixed memoryleak after FFmpeg binary is ready with converting.

New in ffWorks 1.9.1 (Mar 20, 2011)

  • Fixed issue calculating negative bitrates when choosing low target file sizes.
  • Fixed issue with audiobitrate presets.

New in ffWorks 1.9 (Mar 20, 2011)

  • New features that enable the user to set a target file size (Optimal bitrate is auto set).
  • Added target file size presets (Manual, CD, DVD, DVD-DL).
  • Added possibility to change destination folder and/or filename for every batch file.
  • Added listbox button for changing file name.
  • Changed info and open listbox buttons.
  • Now shows the final estimated file size in the progressbar while converting.
  • Added some new audio bitrate presets.
  • Optimized FFmpeg command line building.
  • Rearranged the preferences options.
  • Updated Dutch and French localization.
  • Fixed - FFmpeg information sheet isn’t scaleable anymore.
  • Fixed issue preventing ‘Check for update’ and performing the auto update for the PPC version.
  • Fixed error when iFFmpeg couldn’t find the FFmpeg binary located outside the default folder.
  • Fixed possible crash when opening a corrupted media file (Add button)

New in ffWorks 1.8.6 (Mar 8, 2011)

  • Fixed rare issue with aspect ratio.
  • Fixed issue that could give an error saying the file already exists.

New in ffWorks 1.8.5 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • Fixed rare issue with aspect ratio.
  • Fixed issue that could give an error saying the file already exists.

New in ffWorks 1.8.1 (Feb 17, 2011)

  • Now uses the DAP (Display Aspect Ratio) of the source by default.
  • Fixed issue when using FFmpeg binaries with no LibFAAC.

New in ffWorks 1.8.0 (Feb 13, 2011)

  • New features that enables the user to edit the FFmpeg command line. For the FFmpeg geeks. :)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Rate distortion optimization for cbp’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Rate distortion optimization for qp selection’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Closed GOP’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Copy input stream time base when stream copying’ (only available with the latest FFmpeg)
  • Added AC3 audio stream support for H.264
  • Optimized command line when enabling ‘Video Stream Passthru’
  • Rearranged the preferences.
  • Fixed issue with Xvid encoding.
  • Now shows more info of the used FFmpeg binary (which libraries it supports).
  • Added new preference option ’Enable FFmpeg command line editing.”
  • Added toolbar item ‘FFmpeg Info’.
  • Added tooltips to all options with the appropriate FFmpeg command.
  • Updated Russian translation.

New in ffWorks 1.7.2 (Jan 30, 2011)

  • Now uses the LibFAAC library when available. It is highly recommended to use an FFmpeg binary with LibFAAC enabled.
  • Added AC3 audio stream support for H.264
  • Minor issue deleting temporally files.

New in ffWorks 1.7.1 (Jan 25, 2011)

  • Now uses FFmpeg Vorbis when LibVorbis is not available.
  • Improved GOP size. Fixes issues with certain hardware players.
  • Improved Datapartitioning for H.264.

New in ffWorks 1.7.0 (Jan 23, 2011)

  • Reset demo. Everyone can try iFFmpeg again.
  • Fixed issue saving user presets (bitrate wasn’t saved correctly).
  • Improved audio stream handling.
  • Added stream selection for audio streams.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘SIMM will be calculated during encoding.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Periodic insertion of intra blocks instead of keyframes’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Psycho visual optimization’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Prediction method’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Error concealment strategy’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘How to keep quantizer between qmin and qmax’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘DCT algorithm’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Error detection aggresivity’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Compresses bright areas’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Compresses dark areas’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Inter masking’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Temp complexity masking’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Spatial complexity masking’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘VSync”.
  • Improved Italian localization.

New in ffWorks 1.6.2 (Jan 18, 2011)

  • New in this version (quick bug fix release):
  • Fixed (stupid) bug that prevented to convert to AVCHD (.m2ts)
  • Fixed issue saving user presets (bitrate wasn’t saved correctly).
  • Fixed memory leak when using the QT player for previews.
  • Improved VP8 (.webm) codec support.

New in ffWorks 1.6.1 (Jan 16, 2011)

  • Improved FPS detecting (more accurate).
  • Fixed bug that prevented to use 2 pass encoding on some systems (issue writing/reading pass log files).

New in ffWorks 1.5.1 (Jan 15, 2011)

  • Added FFV1 codec support
  • Added AVCHD (.m2ts) support.
  • Added 3GP (mobile format) support
  • Added feature to add an audio stream.
  • Added feature that enables to monitor the FFmpeg output. Output can be saved and printed. Handy for tracking down FFmpeg binaries issues.
  • Added preference ‘Show FFmpeg output while converting’.
  • Improved preview handling.
  • Improved available streams info.
  • Fixed some localization issues.
  • Fixed memory leak when drag&drop a file on iFFmpeg.
  • Fixed issue with ‘Audio Gain’ feature.

New in ffWorks 1.5.0 (Jan 10, 2011)

  • Added FFV1 codec support
  • Added AVCHD (.m2ts) support.
  • Added 3GP (mobile format) support
  • Added feature to add an audio stream.
  • Added feature that enables to monitor the FFmpeg output. Output can be saved and printed. Handy for tracking down FFmpeg binaries issues.
  • Added preference ‘Show FFmpeg output while converting’.
  • Improved preview handling.
  • Improved available streams info.
  • Fixed some localization issues.
  • Fixed memory leak when drag&drop a file on iFFmpeg.

New in ffWorks 1.4.2 (Jan 7, 2011)

  • Fixed serious bug causing color distortion with some FFmpeg binaries (introduced in version 1.4)
  • Improved Apple TV preset.
  • Enhanced Xvid support. iFFmpeg now checks of Xvidlib is available and uses this codec when needed.
  • Now creates automatically a thumbnail file when choosing the PSP preset.
  • Fixed issue writing moov atom.

New in ffWorks 1.4.1 (Jan 3, 2011)

  • Fixed issue with progressbar being updated to slow.
  • Added Apple TV preset.
  • Improved the FFmpeg -qmin option. By default now 1 (better general quality)

New in ffWorks 1.4.0 (Jan 2, 2011)

  • Added some more tooltips (more to come)
  • FFmpeg option bpyramid is now configured correctly.
  • FFmpeg option dct8x8 is now configured correctly.
  • FFmpeg option -qmin is now by default 10.
  • FFmpeg option -qcomp is now by default 0.60
  • The temporary preview file is now always deleted after closing iFFmpeg.
  • Added new feature that enables converting to same folder as source.
  • Added preference ‘Convert to same folder as source file’.
  • Fixed hours not showing in the remaining time.
  • Fixed resetting Audio Gain (was +10dB now 0dB)
  • Fixed small issue when changing FFmpeg binary folder.
  • The 2-pass temp files are now also deleted when you quit converting.
  • Now also accepts .m4r files (ringtones)

New in ffWorks 1.3.0 (Dec 28, 2010)

  • Added Audio stream selection (filter audio streams)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Audio Gain”
  • Rearranged some options.
  • Now displays FFmpeg info when you change the FFmpeg folder in the preferences.
  • Added info icon in the listing. Hovering over this icon reveals all available media file streams.
  • Added some more tooltips (more to come)
  • Fixed issue saving user-preset. Previously ignored some options.
  • Fixed issue converting to Theora with Ogg audio streams.
  • Optimized merging (about 20% faster)

New in ffWorks 1.2.0 (Dec 23, 2010)

  • Added Russian translation.
  • Added more (higher) audio bitrates presets
  • Added FFmpeg option “Starting point”
  • Added FFmpeg option “Time span”
  • Added FFmpeg option “Quantizer scale blur”
  • Now also displays the destination audio bitrate info when converting.
  • Fixed some translation issues.

New in ffWorks 1.1.1 (Dec 19, 2010)

  • Added Italian translation.
  • Fixed some translation issues.
  • Added new preference ‘Add to iTunes playlist”
  • Added new preference ‘Play audio notification”

New in ffWorks 1.1.0 (Dec 16, 2010)

  • Improved Dockicon progress (much better now)
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘AQ Mode’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘AQ Strength’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Quantizer Scale Compression’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Noise Reduction’
  • Added several FFmpeg options helptags (Just hover over the option to reveal info)
  • Added preference option ‘Use QuickTime Player to show previews’.
  • Added new ‘When Finished’ option “Sleep”.
  • Faster 2-pass encoding (1 first pass now ignores the audio channels - not needed)
  • Improved FFmpeg option ‘Trellis’.
  • Better V-bit tolerance slider handling (step if 1 bit)
  • iFFmpeg icon is now 512x512px
  • Changed ‘Convert’ to ‘Start’. More logical.
  • Added blur AV filter.
  • Added Dutch and French translation. (More to come..)

New in ffWorks 1.0.1 (Dec 11, 2010)

  • Added Dockicon progress.
  • Added new preference ‘Show Dockicon progress’.
  • Improved Microsoft MPEG4 codec.
  • Atom moov is now correctly written.
  • Fixed issue converting to H264.
  • Fixed bug that prevented to convert .mkv files.
  • Fixed memory leak (thumbnails) when removing files from the list.
  • Fixed fading glitch in the settings sheet.
  • Rearrange the toolbar icons. (More logical)
  • Sparkle update is now enabled.

New in ffWorks 0.9.5 Beta (Dec 5, 2010)

  • New in this version
  • Added Microsoft MPEG4 codec.
  • Added REALMEDIA codec.
  • Added MJPEG codec
  • Added support for .rm media files.
  • When changing the length or startpoint in preview. You do not have to press the preview button anymore.
  • Fixed issue passing file names to FFmpeg with special chars (rare bug)
  • Fixed possible lockup when closing preview window.
  • Fixed issue with previewing .mkv source files. Seems FFmpeg -t option doesn’t work with .mkv files.
  • Fixed incorrect bitrate in listing.
  • Now displays FPS in listing.
  • Now auto detect how many cpu cores are available and uses them in conjunction with the FFmpeg binary.
  • Improved displaying audio and video codecs in listing.
  • Convert button now reverts to red when converting.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Deblocking filter Alpha’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Deblocking filter Beta’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Psycho visual strength’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Psycho visual trellis’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Frames to look ahead’
  • Added new startup screen (Drop Files Here).
  • Added new preference option ‘Show ‘Drop File Here on startup’.
  • Better thumbnail caching.
  • Fixed memory leak in preview code.
  • Removed toolbar button.

New in ffWorks 0.9 Beta (Nov 27, 2010)

  • Fixed bug in preferences handling. The output path wasn’t saved.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Interlaced Motion Estimation’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Alternate Scantable’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Subtitle Bitstream filter’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Scene change threshold’ results in much better allround quality
  • Added FFmpeg AV filters : Horizontal flip, vertical flip and sharpen.
  • Fixed several presets (some didn’t work very well). Thanks to Thomas Mitchel.
  • Added iPad preset
  • Added User preset feature. For now only one user preset can be added. Future release will enable you to make several more.
  • Rearranged the options window.
  • The thumbnail is now shown on the left side.
  • Fixed several GUI issues.

New in ffWorks 0.8.5 Beta (Nov 22, 2010)

  • Added QuickTime Animation RLE codec support.
  • Added VP8 (webm) codec support.
  • Now also accepts .webm files.
  • Added several presets (iPod, iPhone, PSP, ...). More to come ...
  • Added extra quality setting.
  • Improved merging support.
  • Better handling of corrupted files.

New in ffWorks 0.8.4 Beta (Nov 19, 2010)

  • Fixed bug that prevented to convert when using PPC Mac.
  • Now shows filesize in listing.
  • Added thumbnail to the list view when available.
  • Added ‘Show Thumbnail’ preference.
  • Fixed issue when choosing an ffmpeg folder when you do not have writing access.
  • Fixed displaying the ffmpeg binary path (recursive).
  • Added SORENSON codec.
  • Added AC3 audio codec.
  • Preview window is now a separate window.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘RD optimal MB level residual skipping’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Intra VLC table’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Macroblock tree ratecontrol’

New in ffWorks 0.8.3 Beta (Nov 15, 2010)

  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Always try a mb with mv=’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Data partitioning’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Only decode/encode grayscale’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Interlaced dct’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Macroblock Compare Function’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Interlaced dct compare function’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Copy timestamps’
  • Added Ffmpeg option ‘Copy initial non-keyframes’
  • Improved several FFmpeg options
  • Added Xvid codec support
  • Added VOB codec support.
  • Rearranged the options sheets.
  • Fixed several small issues.

New in ffWorks 0.8.2 Beta (Nov 14, 2010)

  • Added new preference option that enables the user to choose a ffmpeg outside the user Application Support folder.
  • Added Windows Media Video (wmv) codec support.
  • Added Windows Media Audio (wma) codec support.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Only Bitexact’.
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘1/4 pel motion compensation’
  • Added FFmpeg option ‘Use GMC’
  • You can now close the preview sheet with pressing ESC or CMD+W
  • Fixed some UI errors.
  • Fixed bug that prevented to merge files to original resolution size.