Custom Encoder: FFmpeg
This sample provides an example for integrating a custom command line encoder such as FFmpeg in the Movie Recorder.
Requirements
To use this sample, you must provide your own FFmpeg executable.
Note
For reference, Unity tested the functionality of this sample with FFmpeg 5.0.1.
Getting the sample
To get the sample:
Open the Package Manager and select the Recorder package in the list.
In the right pane, expand the Samples section, and then next to Custom Encoder: FFmpeg, click on Import.
Setting up the FFmpeg encoder
To set up a Movie Recorder to encode using your FFmpeg executable:
Open the Recorder window, and then from the Recorder List, add a Movie Recorder.
In the Movie Recorder Settings, in the Output Format section, set the Encoder to "FFmpeg Encoder".
Specify the FFmpeg Path to allow Unity to use your FFmpeg executable for the encoding.

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