Latest Build of ffmpeg Isn't Working

I'm guessing you downloaded the source code instead of ffmpeg.exe. FFmpeg only provides source code so you have to download it from third-party sites if you don't want to compile it.

See the FFmpeg Download page, go to the Get packages & executable files section, and choose your OS.

For Windows you can get ffmpeg.exe from:

  • gyan.dev
  • BtbN

These are not some random sites as both providers are known in the FFmpeg community.