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What is FFmpeg? Why does FFmpeg use lots of CPU resources?

Last modified date: 2023-05-22

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FFmpeg is a well-known command-line tool that converts media formats. In QNAP NAS, FFmpeg generates the thumbnails of imported photo/video files and converts/decodes the media files for online and offline play. These tasks involve a lot of computing therefore CPU usage arises.

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