Libav currently uses a custom build system, this text attempts to document some of its obscure features and options. Makefile variables: V Disable the default terse mode, the full command issued by make and its output will be shown on the screen. DESTDIR Destination directory for the install targets, useful to prepare packages or install Libav in cross-environments. Makefile targets: all Default target, builds all the libraries and the executables. install Install headers, libraries and programs. doc/examples/output Build the libavformat basic example. libswscale/swscale-test Build the swscale self-test (useful also as example).