Integrate FFmpeg into Laravel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Integrate FFmpeg into Laravel - A Step-by-Step Guide

In this tutorial we will learn how to install or integrate FFMpeg in Laravel.Throughout this tutorial, we'll provide step-by-step instructions to install FFmpeg and integrate it into your Laravel project. From setting up FFmpeg on your system to configuring it within Laravel, we'll cover everything you need to know.

Step 1: Download FFmpeg

Go to the official FFmpeg website: FFmpeg.

ffmpeg for windows Download the latest version of FFmpeg for Windows. ffmpeg github

Extract the downloaded zip file to a location on your computer, for example, C:\ffmpeg.

Step 2: Set Environment Variables

In the System Properties window, "Add Environment Variable".

In the "System Variables" section, select the "Path" variable and click on "Edit".

Click on "New" and add the path to the bin directory of FFmpeg (e.g., C:\ffmpeg\bin).

Step 3: Verify Installation

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell.

Type ffmpeg -version

Step 4: Integrate FFmpeg with Laravel

composer require pbmedia/laravel-ffmpeg php artisan vendor:publish --provider="ProtoneMedia\LaravelFFMpeg\Support\ServiceProvider"
// config/laravel-ffmpeg.php return [ 'ffmpeg' => [ 'binaries' => env('FFMPEG_BINARIES', 'ffmpeg'), 'threads' => 12, // set to false to disable the default 'threads' filter ], 'ffprobe' => [ 'binaries' => env('FFPROBE_BINARIES', 'ffprobe'), ], 'timeout' => 3600, 'log_channel' => env('LOG_CHANNEL', 'stack'), // set to false to completely disable logging 'temporary_files_root' => env('FFMPEG_TEMPORARY_FILES_ROOT', sys_get_temp_dir()), 'temporary_files_encrypted_hls' => env('FFMPEG_TEMPORARY_ENCRYPTED_HLS', env('FFMPEG_TEMPORARY_FILES_ROOT', sys_get_temp_dir())), ];

Step 5: Update .env File

FFMPEG_BINARIES=C:\ffmpeg\bin\ffmpeg.exe FFPROBE_BINARIES=C:\ffmpeg\bin\ffprobe.exe

Now you can start using FFmpeg in your Laravel project. You can refer to the laravel-ffmpeg documentation for usage examples and further instructions.

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