x264

by VideoLANv3222

Last updated May 2, 2026

x264 is a free software library and application for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id VideoLAN.x264 --exact --version 3222

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v3222

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	portable	-		Direct
x64	portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for x264.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install x264 on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id VideoLAN.x264 --exact --version 3222. winget downloads the installer from VideoLAN and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install x264 silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id VideoLAN.x264 --exact 3222 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall x264 via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id VideoLAN.x264 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from x264's Apps & Features entry.

Is x264 free?

x264 is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://www.videolan.org/developers/x264.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does x264 work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls x264 directly from the publisher.

How do I keep x264 up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id VideoLAN.x264 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of x264 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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