Ciano
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Ciano, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Ciano's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Ciano | Free | Desktop multimedia conversion app · requires FFmpeg and ImageMagick |
The facts
Each one read from Ciano's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio extraction
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Audio formats
- The download page lists MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, MMF, and M4A.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Batch conversion
- Ciano supports selecting and converting multiple files at once.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Binary distribution
- The maker says FFmpeg and ImageMagick binaries are not included in Ciano’s code because their licenses may vary by country.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Bundled binaries
- The maker says FFmpeg and ImageMagick binaries are not included in Ciano's code because their laws and licenses may vary by country.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Command line
- The maker describes Ciano as a simpler way to use FFmpeg without writing command-line code.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Command-line use
- The maker says Ciano provides a way to use FFmpeg without writing command-line code.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Conversion engine
- Ciano uses FFmpeg and ImageMagick and acts as a frontend for their binaries.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Dependency installation
- The maker says the Ciano .deb installer checks for FFmpeg and ImageMagick and installs them automatically if absent.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Dependency requirement
- Ciano does not work without FFmpeg and ImageMagick installed.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Designed for
- Ciano was originally created to provide an experience for the elementary operating system.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Development
- The project invites contributions and links to code style, design, bug reporting, and translation guidance.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The maker lists support for formats including MPEG4, MPEG, FLV, AVI, OGG, GIF, VOB, MP3, and WMA.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Image formats
- The download page lists JPG, BMP, PNG, TIF, GIF, and TGA.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- Ciano was originally created to provide a multimedia conversion experience for elementary OS.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- MP4,MPG,AVI,WMV,FLV,MKV,3GP,MOV,VOB,OGV,WEBMchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Packaging
- The project README links to a Flatpak and source code.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ciano is a desktop application for converting videos, music, and images.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The opened maker pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project links to channels for reporting problems and requesting features.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Linux distribution
- The download page lists packages for Debian and its derivatives and for elementary OS.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- linuxchecked 24 Sep 2026
The company
- Maker attribution
- The site footer attributes Ciano to Robert San and gives Salvador, Bahia, Brazil as the location.checked 11 Oct 2026
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