FFmpeg 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
FFmpeg 2.6 reached end of life on 3 May 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,750 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to FFmpeg 9.0. Check your versionffmpeg -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the FFmpeg release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Mar 2015 | — |
| End of life | 3 May 2016 | 10.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.9 · 3 May 2016 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: FFmpeg 9.0.
The newest actively supported branch is FFmpeg 9.0 (latest release 9.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is FFmpeg 2.6 still safe to use?
FFmpeg 2.6 reached end of life on 3 May 2016, 3,750 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download FFmpeg 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade FFmpeg 2.6 to?
Upgrade to FFmpeg 9.0, the newest actively supported branch.
All FFmpeg versions
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