FFmpeg 2.4.14
Since* 1.0
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Convert input audio to a video output, representing the samples waves.

The filter accepts the following options:

size, s

Specify the video size for the output. For the syntax of this option, check the "Video size" section in the ffmpeg-utils manual. Default value is "600x240".

mode

Set display mode.

Available values are:

point

Draw a point for each sample.

line

Draw a vertical line for each sample.

p2p

Draw a point for each sample and a line between them.

cline

Draw a centered vertical line for each sample.

Default value is point.

n

Set the number of samples which are printed on the same column. A larger value will decrease the frame rate. Must be a positive integer. This option can be set only if the value for rate is not explicitly specified.

rate, r

Set the (approximate) output frame rate. This is done by setting the option n. Default value is "25".

split_channels

Set if channels should be drawn separately or overlap. Default value is 0.

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Examples

  • Output the input file audio and the corresponding video representation at the same time:

    amovie=a.mp3,asplit[out0],showwaves[out1]
  • Create a synthetic signal and show it with showwaves, forcing a frame rate of 30 frames per second:

    aevalsrc=sin(1*2*PI*t)*sin(880*2*PI*t):cos(2*PI*200*t),asplit[out0],showwaves=r=30[out1]