[Libav-user] Ffmpeg license.

[Carl Eugen Hoyos]

Mohamed Moanis <mohamed_moanis at ...> writes:

> I have a question about the license of using ffmpeg libraries 
> in a commercial application, does it imply that the 
> application be open source or free?!

Please read the GPL, the LGPL and http://ffmpeg.org/legal.html 
for an answer.

> I am afraid that some companies could be using ffmpeg for 
> commercial applications and making profit, while the 
> developers behind it take zero credits or at least don't 
> get paid for their work.

There is nothing wrong with making profit with free 
software, this is not forbidden.

Carl Eugen