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FFmpegEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Tools & MonitoringLatest Version: 8.1.3Latest Release: Sep 21, 2026
FFmpeg is a complete, cross-platform solution for recording, converting, and streaming audio and video.
Support summary
FFmpeg currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
7
2 lts
Versions
38
Latest Version
8.1.3
Active Support
7
EOL
31
Lifecycle Timeline
Apr 8, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
9.0Active · Date not announced
8.1Active · Date not announced
8.0Active · Date not announced
7.1Active · Date not announced
7.0EOL · Jun 22, 2026
6.1Active · Date not announced
6.0EOL · Jul 11, 2024
5.1Active · Date not announced
5.0EOL · Apr 2, 2023
4.4Active · Date not announced
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0Lei | Aug 4, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 9.0.2 | No | Active |
| 8.1Hoare | Mar 16, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 8.1.3 | No | Active |
| 8.0Huffman | Aug 22, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 8.0.3 | No | Active |
| 7.1Péter | Sep 30, 2024 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.1.5 | Yes | Active |
| 7.0Dijkstra | Apr 5, 2024 | Ended | Jun 22, 2026 | 7.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 6.1Heaviside | Nov 11, 2023 | Maintained | Date not announced | 6.1.6 | No | Active |
| 6.0Von Neumann | Feb 27, 2023 | Ended | Jul 11, 2024 | 6.0.1 | No | EOL |
| 5.1Riemann | Jul 22, 2022 | Maintained | Date not announced | 5.1.10 | Yes | Active |
| 5.0Lorentz | Jan 14, 2022 | Ended | Apr 2, 2023 | 5.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.4Rao | Apr 8, 2021 | Maintained | Date not announced | 4.4.8 | No | Active |
| 4.34:3 | Jun 15, 2020 | Ended | Jun 21, 2026 | 4.3.9 | No | EOL |
| 4.2Ada | Aug 5, 2019 | Ended | Jun 21, 2026 | 4.2.11 | No | EOL |
| 4.1al-Khwarizmi | Nov 6, 2018 | Ended | Jul 21, 2024 | 4.1.11 | No | EOL |
| 4.0Wu | Apr 20, 2018 | Ended | Jul 3, 2020 | 4.0.6 | No | EOL |
| 3.4Cantor | Oct 15, 2017 | Ended | Jun 21, 2026 | 3.4.14 | No | EOL |
| 3.3Hilbert | Apr 13, 2017 | Ended | Nov 18, 2018 | 3.3.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.2Hypatia | Oct 27, 2016 | Ended | Oct 28, 2022 | 3.2.19 | No | EOL |
| 3.1Laplace | Jun 27, 2016 | Ended | Sep 25, 2017 | 3.1.11 | No | EOL |
| 3.0Einstein | Feb 15, 2016 | Ended | Oct 28, 2018 | 3.0.12 | No | EOL |
| 2.8Feynman | Sep 9, 2015 | Ended | Jun 21, 2026 | 2.8.22 | No | EOL |
| 2.7Nash | Jun 10, 2015 | Ended | Apr 30, 2016 | 2.7.7 | No | EOL |
| 2.6Grothendieck | Mar 7, 2015 | Ended | May 3, 2016 | 2.6.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.5Bohr | Dec 4, 2014 | Ended | Feb 2, 2016 | 2.5.11 | No | EOL |
| 2.4Fresnel | Sep 14, 2014 | Ended | Dec 31, 2017 | 2.4.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.3Mandelbrot | Jul 16, 2014 | Ended | Jan 6, 2015 | 2.3.6 | No | EOL |
| 2.2Muybridge | Mar 23, 2014 | Ended | Jun 18, 2015 | 2.2.16 | No | EOL |
| 2.1Fourier | Oct 28, 2013 | Ended | Apr 30, 2015 | 2.1.8 | No | EOL |
| 2.0Nameless | Jul 10, 2013 | Ended | Jun 10, 2015 | 2.0.7 | No | EOL |
| 1.2Magic | Mar 15, 2013 | Ended | Feb 12, 2015 | 1.2.12 | No | EOL |
| 1.1Fire Flower | Jan 6, 2013 | Ended | Mar 13, 2015 | 1.1.16 | No | EOL |
| 1.0Angel | Sep 28, 2012 | Ended | Jul 20, 2014 | 1.0.10 | No | EOL |
| 0.11Happiness | May 25, 2012 | Ended | Mar 10, 2014 | 0.11.5 | No | EOL |
| 0.10Freedom | Jan 26, 2012 | Ended | Mar 12, 2015 | 0.10.16 | No | EOL |
| 0.9Harmony | Dec 11, 2011 | Ended | Mar 21, 2014 | 0.9.4 | No | EOL |
| 0.8Love | Jun 21, 2011 | Ended | Oct 6, 2013 | 0.8.15 | No | EOL |
| 0.7Peace | Jun 21, 2011 | Ended | Mar 12, 2015 | 0.7.17 | No | EOL |
| 0.6Works with HTML5 | May 4, 2010 | Ended | Sep 23, 2013 | 0.6.7 | No | EOL |
| 0.5half-way to world domination A.K.A. the belligerent blue bike shed | Mar 2, 2009 | Ended | Nov 29, 2014 | 0.5.15 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of FFmpeg have reached end of life?
The following FFmpeg versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7.0, 6.0, 5.0, 4.3, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.4 (and 23 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using FFmpeg 7.0?
FFmpeg 7.0 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of FFmpeg?
The latest version of FFmpeg is 8.1.3, released in the 8.1 release cycle.
How many versions of FFmpeg are currently supported?
FFmpeg currently has 7 actively supported version(s): 9.0, 8.1, 8.0, 7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.4.
When does FFmpeg 9.0 reach end of life?
FFmpeg 9.0 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when FFmpeg reaches end of life?
When a FFmpeg version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.