Ffmpeg 4.x — End of Life
ActiveFfmpeg 4.x is partially supported: only 4.4 still receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 4.4.8. No CVE is currently tracked for Ffmpeg 4.x. The next major version is Ffmpeg 5. See Ffmpeg 5 →
Ffmpeg 4.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Apr 8, 2021 | — | No | 4.4.8 | Active | |
| 4.3 | Jun 15, 2020 | — | Jun 21, 2026 | 4.3.9 | EOL | |
| 4.2 | Aug 5, 2019 | — | Jun 21, 2026 | 4.2.11 | EOL | |
| 4.1 | Nov 6, 2018 | — | Jul 21, 2024 | 4.1.11 | EOL | |
| 4.0 | Apr 20, 2018 | — | Jul 3, 2020 | 4.0.6 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ffmpeg 4.x (0)
Ffmpeg 4.x will reach end of life — migrate to Ffmpeg 5.x
Ffmpeg 5.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ffmpeg 4.x stops receiving security patches.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/ffmpeg/4)Frequently asked questions
Is Ffmpeg 4 end of life?
Partially. 4 of the 5 Ffmpeg 4.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 4.4.
What CVEs affect Ffmpeg 4?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Ffmpeg 4.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest Ffmpeg 4 version?
The latest Ffmpeg 4.x patch release is 4.4.8, released on June 21, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ffmpeg 4 to Ffmpeg 5?
To migrate from Ffmpeg 4 to Ffmpeg 5: (1) review the official Ffmpeg 5 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Ffmpeg 4 in production?
Only on a supported release (4.4). Make sure you run the latest patch (4.4.8) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA