10 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
If you’re encountering an error while attempting to run FFmpeg on an Apple M1 device, specifically an error message related to the library libmbedcrypto.13.dylib, you’re not alone. This issue often arises when dependencies required by FFmpeg are not properly linked or installed, particularly when using Homebrew for package management.
Understanding the Error
The error message might look something like this:
dyld[89251]: Library not loaded: '/opt/homebrew/opt/mbedtls/lib/libmbedcrypto.13.dylib'
Referenced from: '/opt/homebrew/Cellar/librist/0.2.7_2/lib/librist.4.dylib'
Reason: tried: '/opt/homebrew/opt/mbedtls/lib/libmbedcrypto.13.dylib' (no such file), '/usr/local/lib/libmbedcrypto.13.dylib' (no such file), '/usr/lib/libmbedcrypto.13.dylib' (no such file)This error indicates that the dynamic linker is unable to find the specified library file, which is crucial for FFmpeg’s operation. The problem often stems from incomplete or incorrect installations of related packages.
Solution: Reinstalling Dependencies
To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps to uninstall the problematic dependencies and then reinstall FFmpeg:
- Uninstall the
libristpackage while ignoring dependencies: - Similarly, uninstall the
mbedtlspackage: - Reinstall FFmpeg, which will also reinstall the necessary dependencies:
brew uninstall librist --ignore-dependenciesbrew uninstall mbedtls --ignore-dependenciesbrew reinstall ffmpegThese steps should help in re-establishing the necessary library links and resolving the error.
Why This Works
By uninstalling and reinstalling these packages, you ensure that Homebrew correctly manages and links all dependencies, particularly for architectures like Apple M1 where compatibility can sometimes be an issue.
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