Converting videos to GIFs using FFMPEG on Android

FFMPEG is a versatile command-line tool used for manipulating media files, widely recognized for its powerful capabilities in video and audio processing, including transcoding, trimming, and format conversion. On desktop operating systems like macOS, Linux, and Windows, FFMPEG can be used directly, but on Android, a mobile FFMPEG wrapper like FFmpeg Kit is needed to simplify interaction with the core library. This article provides a guide on using FFmpeg Kit to convert videos into GIFs on Android, requiring basic knowledge of Kotlin and Android development. The process involves setting up a new project, accessing media content from storage, building and executing FFMPEG commands, and adjusting output settings for GIF quality. The tutorial emphasizes the flexibility of FFMPEG, its integration with various mobile development environments, and its role as a fundamental tool for developers and video editors.