How to Install HRConvert2 on FreeBSD Latest

HRConvert2 is a command-line tool that allows you to convert between different video formats. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install HRConvert2 on FreeBSD Latest.

Here are the steps to follow:

Prerequisites

Before installing HRConvert2 on FreeBSD, you need to ensure the following:

Installation Steps

  1. First, open the terminal window and make sure that you are logged in as the root user.

  2. Update the ports collection by running the following command:

    pkg update && pkg upgrade
    
  3. Once the ports collection is updated, you can install HRConvert2 using the package management system. Enter the following command:

    pkg install zsh git ffmpeg
    

    This command will install the necessary dependencies that HRConvert2 needs to function properly.

  4. Clone HRConvert2’s Git repository using the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/zelon88/HRConvert2.git
    
  5. Navigate to the HRConvert2 directory that you just cloned by running the following command:

    cd HRConvert2
    
  6. Then, run the installation script as the root user:

    sh ./install.sh
    

    This script will install the necessary files and dependencies for HRConvert2 to work on your FreeBSD system.

  7. Once the installation is complete, you can check if HRConvert2 was installed correctly by typing in the following command:

    hrconvert2 -h
    

    This command will display the help menu for HRConvert2, which indicates that the installation was successful.

Conclusion

HRConvert2 is now installed on your FreeBSD system. You can use it to convert videos and files between different formats. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, try ensuring that all of the prerequisites are met and follow the steps outlined in this tutorial.

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