how to use ffmpeg with yt-dlp

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to use FFmpeg with yt-dlp to combine multiple downloaded media files, edit downloaded videos/audio files, and convert downloaded videos into different formats. It explains how to create a text file li

How to Use FFmpeg with yt-dlp

How can I combine/merge multiple downloaded media with ffmpeg and yt-dlp?

To combine multiple downloaded media files using ffmpeg and yt-dlp:

1. Obtain the URLs of the media files you want to combine.

2. Use yt-dlp to download the files:

   <code>yt-dlp <url1> <url2> ... <urln></code>

3. Create a text file (e.g., "input.txt") containing a list of the downloaded file paths, one per line.

4. Use ffmpeg to combine the files specified in the text file:

   <code>ffmpeg -f concat -safe 0 -i input.txt -c copy output.mp4</code>

   Replace "output.mp4" with your desired output file name.

How do I use ffmpeg with yt-dlp to edit a downloaded video/audio file?

To edit a downloaded video or audio file using ffmpeg and yt-dlp:

1. Download the file using yt-dlp.

2. Use ffmpeg to perform the desired edits. For example, to trim the file:

   <code>ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -ss start_time -t duration output.mp4</code>

   Replace "start_time" with the starting point (e.g., "00:00:10") and "duration" with the desired duration (e.g., "00:05:00").

Can I use ffmpeg and yt-dlp together to convert a downloaded video into a different format?

Yes, you can convert a downloaded video into a different format using ffmpeg and yt-dlp. To do this:

1. Download the video using yt-dlp.

2. Use ffmpeg to convert the video to the desired format:

   <code>ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -c:a aac output.mkv</code>

   Replace "input.mp4" with the downloaded video file path, "output.mkv" with your desired output file name, and adjust the video and audio codecs as needed.

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