SPIRV-Cross
A tool and library for parsing, reflecting on, and converting SPIR-V shaders to high-level languages like GLSL, HLSL, and MSL.
What is SPIRV-Cross?
SPIRV-Cross is a tool and library for parsing and converting SPIR-V shader bytecode to other high-level shading languages like GLSL, HLSL, and MSL. It solves the problem of shader portability across different graphics APIs by providing a reliable way to translate and reflect on SPIR-V modules, enabling cross-platform graphics development.
Graphics engineers, game developers, and toolchain developers working with Vulkan, OpenGL, Metal, or DirectX who need to convert or inspect SPIR-V shaders across different platforms.
Developers choose SPIRV-Cross for its robust, production-ready conversion capabilities, comprehensive reflection API, and focus on emitting clean, human-readable output. It is maintained by the Khronos Group, ensuring alignment with industry standards and long-term stability.
Overview
SPIRV-Cross is a practical tool and library for performing reflection on SPIR-V and disassembling SPIR-V back to high level languages.
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting Vulkan shaders to GLSL for OpenGL backends
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