# Utilities
Chevereto uses some command-line utilities to perform certain tasks. These utilities are not required for the basic operation of Chevereto, but they are recommended for optimal performance and functionality.
The binaries should be available at the system path, alternatively you can configure the binary location manually.
# FFmpeg
ffmpeg ffprobe
Chevereto requires FFmpeg and FFprobe to process video uploads. These tools are used to generate video thumbnails and detect video metadata.
# ExifTool
exiftool
Chevereto requires ExifTool to lossless strip image metadata.
# ExifTran
exiftran
Chevereto requires ExifTran to lossless auto-orientate images.