FFmpeg 4.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
FFmpeg 4.4 is actively supported.
4.4.8 latest release
Check your versionffmpeg -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the FFmpeg release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Apr 2021 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | — | not announced |
| Latest release | 4.4.8 · 21 Jun 2026 | current |
Frequently asked questions
When does FFmpeg 4.4 reach end of life?
No end-of-life date has been announced for FFmpeg 4.4 yet.
Is FFmpeg 4.4 still supported?
Yes. FFmpeg 4.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.4.8, published 21 Jun 2026.
What happens when FFmpeg 4.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After — this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from FFmpeg 4.4?
No end-of-life date has been announced yet.
All FFmpeg versions
9.0 supported 8.1 supported 8.0 supported 7.1 supported 7.0 EOL 2026 6.1 supported 6.0 EOL 2024 5.1 supported 5.0 EOL 2023 4.4 supported 4.3 EOL 2026 4.2 EOL 2026 4.1 EOL 2024 4.0 EOL 2020 3.4 EOL 2026 3.3 EOL 2018 3.2 EOL 2022 3.1 EOL 2017 3.0 EOL 2018 2.8 EOL 2026 2.7 EOL 2016 2.6 EOL 2016 2.5 EOL 2016 2.4 EOL 2017 2.3 EOL 2015 2.2 EOL 2015 2.1 EOL 2015 2.0 EOL 2015 1.2 EOL 2015 1.1 EOL 2015 1.0 EOL 2014 0.11 EOL 2014 0.10 EOL 2015 0.9 EOL 2014 0.8 EOL 2013 0.7 EOL 2015 0.6 EOL 2013 0.5 EOL 2014