FFmpeg missing

[gdeqhb]

I downloaded the Social Media Downloader exe for my Windows PC, but it says "FFmpeg missing" and I can't download YouTube videos. How do I fix this?

[nayandas69]

Hi @gdeqhb,

Thank you for reaching out and letting me know about the issue. The "FFmpeg missing" message occurs because FFmpeg is a required dependency for processing YouTube video downloads (and converting them to audio if needed). Below are the steps to fix it based on your operating system:

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For Windows Users:

1. Download FFmpeg
   Visit the official FFmpeg website and download the appropriate version for your Windows system:
   👉 FFmpeg Downloads

2. Extract the Files

   • Extract the downloaded .zip file into a directory (e.g., C:\ffmpeg).

3. Set the Environment Variable

   • Add the bin folder (inside the FFmpeg directory) to your system’s PATH.
   • Steps:
     • Right-click on "This PC" > Properties > Advanced System Settings > Environment Variables.
     • Find "Path" in the system variables, click "Edit," and add the path to the bin folder (e.g., C:\ffmpeg\bin).

4. Verify the Installation
   Open the Command Prompt and type:

   ffmpeg -version

   If you see the FFmpeg version details, the setup is complete.

5. Retry Using Social Media Downloader
   After FFmpeg is installed and set up, try downloading YouTube videos again.

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For Linux Users:

The steps to install FFmpeg depend on your Linux distribution. Here’s how you can do it for common distros:

1. Ubuntu/Debian-Based Distros
   Open a terminal and run:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install ffmpeg

2. Fedora-Based Distros
   Run the following:

   sudo dnf install ffmpeg

3. Arch-Based Distros (Including Manjaro)
   Use the pacman package manager:

   sudo pacman -S ffmpeg

4. Verify the Installation
   To confirm FFmpeg is installed, type in your terminal:

   ffmpeg -version

   You should see the version details if FFmpeg was installed correctly.

5. Retry Using Social Media Downloader
   Launch the downloader and try downloading your desired videos.

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Additional Notes

• Ensure your FFmpeg version is updated if you’re still facing issues. You can also refer to the application’s logs (downloader.log) for error details.
• If you encounter other problems, feel free to report them or contact me directly.

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For Any Other Issues

1. Check the Log File
   The application keeps logs in downloader.log. You can send this file to me for troubleshooting specific issues.

2. Join Our Discord Server
   For real-time help and discussions, join the Discord community:
   👉 Discord Server Link

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Reporting Bugs or Feature Requests

If you or other users face additional problems or have feature requests, feel free to:

• Open an issue on the GitHub repository.
• Email me directly at nayanchandradas@hotmail.com.

I’ll be glad to assist and improve the application based on user feedback!

Best regards,
Nayan Das
Creator of Social Media Downloader
Website