FFmpegKit Officially Retired: Time Constraints and Legal Challenges Force Closure

After years of development, the FFmpegKit video processing library is officially retired. The author, citing time constraints and the legal complexities surrounding FFmpeg licensing, can no longer maintain the project. Version 6.0, the last release, will be removed from download after April 1st, 2025. Users are advised to build FFmpegKit locally or find alternative solutions. This highlights the challenges of maintaining open-source projects and the importance of navigating complex licensing agreements.