libde265
An open-source implementation of the H.265/HEVC video codec with a plain C API for easy integration.
What is libde265?
libde265 is an open-source implementation of the H.265/HEVC video codec standard that provides software-based decoding of high-efficiency video content. It solves the problem of playing and processing modern HEVC-encoded video files without relying on proprietary hardware or software. The library is written from scratch with a plain C API to ensure easy integration into various multimedia applications.
Multimedia developers and software engineers who need to integrate H.265 video decoding capabilities into their applications, particularly those working on video players, editing software, or streaming solutions.
Developers choose libde265 because it offers a complete, open-source implementation of the H.265 standard with good performance through multithreading and SSE optimizations. Its plain C API makes it particularly easy to integrate compared to more complex codec libraries.
Overview
Open h.265 video codec implementation.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding H.265 video playback support to multimedia applications
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