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Aug 26, 2026 · Fundamentals

FFmpeg 9.0 “Lei”: Honoring the Late Chinese Developer Behind Its Legacy

FFmpeg 9.0, codenamed “Lei,” was released on August 4 to commemorate Chinese audio‑video developer Lei Xiaohua, whose contributions to the library and early AI‑related tutorials shaped the ecosystem, while the article also traces FFmpeg’s history, naming conventions, and expanding role in modern AI pipelines.