# FFmpegthumbnailer

> video thumbnailer application

**Wikidata**: [Q111655607](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111655607)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ffmpegthumbnailer

## Summary
FFmpegthumbnailer is a free software video thumbnailer application designed to generate thumbnails from video files. It operates as a console application that depends on FFmpeg and is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. This tool runs on Linux and BSD operating systems, with various package distributions available for different platforms.

## Key Facts
- FFmpegthumbnailer is an instance of free software and a console application.
- It is described in Wikidata as a video thumbnailer application.
- The software is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0, with reference to the COPYING file on its GitHub repository at https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/blob/master/COPYING.
- Its aliases include ffmpegthumbnailer.
- The software has a version 2.0.10 released on 2015-04-26, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.0.10 titled "Release 2.0.10" and publication date 2015-04-26.
- It has a version 2.1.0 released on 2015-09-26, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.0 titled "Release 2.1.0" and publication date 2015-09-26.
- Version 2.1.1 was released on 2016-02-20, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.1 titled "Release 2.1.1" and publication date 2016-02-20.
- Version 2.1.2 came out on 2016-08-18, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.2 titled "Release 2.1.2" and publication date 2016-08-18.
- It features version 2.2.0 released on 2016-08-26, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.0 titled "Release 2.2.0" and publication date 2016-08-26.
- Version 2.2.1 was released on 2019-09-29, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.1 titled "Release 2.2.1" and publication date 2019-09-29.
- The software includes version 2.2.2 released on 2019-10-03, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.2 titled "Release 2.2.2" and publication date 2019-10-03.
- Version 2.2.3 is a stable version released on 2024-09-13, with references retrieved on 2024-09-21 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.3 titled "Release 2.2.3" and publication date 2024-09-13.
- It has a stable version 2.2.4 released on 2025-11-15, with references retrieved on 2025-11-17 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/v2.2.4 titled "Release 2.2.4" and publication date 2025-11-15.
- The preferred stable version is 2.3.0 released on 2025-12-14, with references retrieved on 2025-12-15 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/v2.3.0 titled "Release 2.3.0" and publication date 2025-12-14.
- FFmpegthumbnailer runs on Linux, a family of Unix-like operating systems with inception on 1991-09-17, referenced from https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-reveals-the-true-30th-anniversary-of-linux-code/ titled "Linus Torvalds reveals the 'true' anniversary of Linux code" and having a sitelink count of 195.
- It also runs on BSD, a Unix-like operating system based on or descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution series of Unix variant options, with a sitelink count of 5.
- The software depends on FFmpeg.
- Its Gentoo package is media-video/ffmpegthumbnailer.
- Ubuntu packages include ffmpegthumbnailer, libffmpegthumbnailer-dev, libffmpegthumbnailer4v5, and ffmpegthumbnailer-dbg.
- The openSUSE package is ffmpegthumbnailer.
- FFmpegthumbnailer has a copyright status of copyrighted.
- Its Repology project name is ffmpegthumbnailer.
- The source code repository URL is https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer, qualified with  as  and  as .
- Free software, as a class related to FFmpegthumbnailer, is software distributed under terms that allow users to freely run, study, change, and distribute it and modified versions, with a sitelink count of 120.

## FAQs
**What operating systems does FFmpegthumbnailer run on?**  
FFmpegthumbnailer operates on Linux, which is a family of Unix-like systems starting from its inception on September 17, 1991, and BSD, derived from the Berkeley Software Distribution Unix variants. These platforms enable its functionality as a console-based tool for video thumbnail generation.

**What software does FFmpegthumbnailer depend on?**  
This application relies on FFmpeg for its core operations in processing video files to create thumbnails. The dependency ensures compatibility with various video formats handled by FFmpeg's libraries.

**What is the license for FFmpegthumbnailer?**  
It uses the GNU General Public License version 2.0, allowing free usage, modification, and distribution. The license details are available in the project's GitHub repository under the COPYING file.

**What are the available packages for FFmpegthumbnailer on different distributions?**  
On Gentoo, it's packaged as media-video/ffmpegthumbnailer; Ubuntu offers ffmpegthumbnailer, libffmpegthumbnailer-dev, libffmpegthumbnailer4v5, and ffmpegthumbnailer-dbg; and openSUSE provides ffmpegthumbnailer. These packages facilitate easy installation across supported Linux environments.

**What versions of FFmpegthumbnailer have been released, including stable ones?**  
Releases include 2.0.10 from April 26, 2015; 2.1.0 from September 26, 2015; 2.1.1 from February 20, 2016; 2.1.2 from August 18, 2016; 2.2.0 from August 26, 2016; 2.2.1 from September 29, 2019; 2.2.2 from October 3, 2019; stable 2.2.3 from September 13, 2024; stable 2.2.4 from November 15, 2025; and preferred stable 2.3.0 from December 14, 2025. Each version has specific GitHub release references for verification.

**Where can I find the source code for FFmpegthumbnailer?**  
The repository is hosted at https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer, with qualifiers indicating platform details like  for the archive and  for the programming language context. This setup supports open contributions and modifications under its free software terms.

**What classifications and related concepts apply to FFmpegthumbnailer?**  
As free software, it falls under a category where users can run, study, alter, and share versions, linked to 120 sitelinks. It's also a console application with a copyrighted status and a Repology project name of ffmpegthumbnailer.

## Why It Matters
FFmpegthumbnailer addresses the practical need for efficient video thumbnail creation in open-source environments, enabling users on Linux and BSD systems to quickly generate previews for media files without proprietary tools. Its role as free software promotes accessibility and customization, allowing developers and users to modify it for specific workflows, which fosters innovation in media handling across Unix-like platforms. By depending on FFmpeg, it integrates into broader ecosystems for video processing, reducing barriers for file managers and applications that require thumbnail support, ultimately contributing to more user-friendly open-source desktop experiences and supporting the growth of community-driven software distribution.

## Notable For
- Being classified as free software, which permits unrestricted running, studying, changing, and distributing of the program and its modifications, setting it apart in the realm of open-source tools with a sitelink count of 120.
- Running on Linux, a Unix-like OS family that began on September 17, 1991, and BSD, a derivative of Berkeley Software Distribution, making it compatible with diverse Unix variants unlike many Windows-centric thumbnailers.
- Featuring a progression of versions up to the preferred stable 2.3.0 released on December 14, 2025, highlighting ongoing development and stability improvements over time.
- Depending specifically on FFmpeg, which provides robust video processing capabilities, distinguishing it from standalone thumbnailers that lack such integration.
- Offering multiple distribution packages, including four on Ubuntu, which enhances its accessibility compared to tools with limited packaging options.
- Maintaining a copyrighted status while being licensed under GPL v2, balancing protection with open freedoms in a way that encourages community involvement.
- Hosting its source code on GitHub with specific qualifiers like  and , facilitating easy access and collaboration unique to its repository setup.

## Body
### Overview and Classifications
FFmpegthumbnailer serves as a video thumbnailer application. It qualifies as an instance of free software. This classification means the software is distributed under terms allowing users to freely run, study, change, and distribute it along with modified versions. The free software class has a sitelink count of 120. Additionally, FFmpegthumbnailer is a console application. Its Wikidata description confirms it as a video thumbnailer application. The Repology project name is ffmpegthumbnailer. Aliases for the entity include ffmpegthumbnailer. It holds a copyright status of copyrighted.

### Licensing and Dependencies
The license for FFmpegthumbnailer is the GNU General Public License, version 2.0. This license is referenced from the COPYING file at https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/blob/master/COPYING. FFmpegthumbnailer depends on the software FFmpeg. This dependency supports its functionality in generating thumbnails from video content.

### Operating Systems and Requirements
FFmpegthumbnailer runs on Linux. Linux is a family of Unix-like operating systems. The inception of Linux occurred on 1991-09-17. This date is referenced from https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-reveals-the-true-30th-anniversary-of-linux-code/, titled "Linus Torvalds reveals the 'true' anniversary of Linux code". Linux has a sitelink count of 195. FFmpegthumbnailer also runs on BSD. BSD is a Unix-like operating system based on or descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) series of Unix variant options. BSD has a sitelink count of 5. The operating systems listed for FFmpegthumbnailer are Linux and BSD.

### Version History
FFmpegthumbnailer has multiple versions documented. Version 2.0.10 was released on 2015-04-26. References for this version were retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.0.10, titled "Release 2.0.10", with publication date 2015-04-26. Version 2.1.0 appeared on 2015-09-26, with references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.0, titled "Release 2.1.0", publication date 2015-09-26. The next, version 2.1.1, launched on 2016-02-20; references retrieved on 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.1, titled "Release 2.1.1", publication date 2016-02-20. Version 2.1.2 followed on 2016-08-18, with references from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.2, titled "Release 2.1.2", publication date 2016-08-18, retrieved 2022-10-05. Version 2.2.0 was released on 2016-08-26; references retrieved 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.0, titled "Release 2.2.0", publication date 2016-08-26. Later, version 2.2.1 came on 2019-09-29, references from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.1, titled "Release 2.2.1", publication date 2019-09-29, retrieved 2022-10-05. Version 2.2.2 was issued on 2019-10-03; references retrieved 2022-10-05 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.2, titled "Release 2.2.2", publication date 2019-10-03. Stable version 2.2.3, qualified as stable, was released on 2024-09-13; references retrieved 2024-09-21 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.3, titled "Release 2.2.3", publication date 2024-09-13. Stable version 2.2.4, also marked stable, appeared on 2025-11-15; references from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/v2.2.4, titled "Release 2.2.4", publication date 2025-11-15, retrieved 2025-11-17. The preferred stable version is 2.3.0, qualified as stable and released on 2025-12-14; references retrieved 2025-12-15 from https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/v2.3.0, titled "Release 2.3.0", publication date 2025-12-14.

### Distribution Packages
FFmpegthumbnailer is available through various package systems. The Gentoo package is media-video/ffmpegthumbnailer. Ubuntu packages consist of ffmpegthumbnailer, libffmpegthumbnailer-dev, libffmpegthumbnailer4v5, and ffmpegthumbnailer-dbg. The openSUSE package is ffmpegthumbnailer.

### Source Code and Repository
The source code repository URL for FFmpegthumbnailer is https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer. This URL has qualifiers:  as  and  as . The repository supports access to all versions and related files.

## References

1. [Source](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/blob/master/COPYING)
2. [Release 2.0.10. 2015](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.0.10)
3. [Release 2.1.0. 2015](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.0)
4. [Release 2.1.1. 2016](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.1)
5. [Release 2.1.2. 2016](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.1.2)
6. [Release 2.2.0. 2016](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.0)
7. [Release 2.2.1. 2019](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.1)
8. [Release 2.2.2. 2019](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.2)
9. [Release 2.2.3. 2024](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/2.2.3)
10. [Release 2.2.4. 2025](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/v2.2.4)
11. [Release 2.3.0. 2025](https://github.com/dirkvdb/ffmpegthumbnailer/releases/tag/v2.3.0)