Veldrid
A cross-platform, graphics API-agnostic rendering and compute library for .NET, providing a unified GPU interface.
What is Veldrid?
Veldrid is a low-level, cross-platform graphics library for .NET that provides a unified, graphics API-agnostic interface for rendering and compute operations on the GPU. It abstracts over multiple graphics backends like Direct3D 11, Vulkan, Metal, and OpenGL, enabling developers to create high-performance 3D applications that run portably across different systems. The library offers advanced GPU features beyond what other .NET graphics libraries provide.
.NET developers building high-performance 3D applications, game engines, or graphics-intensive software that needs to run across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms. It's particularly valuable for those who want to avoid platform-specific graphics code.
Developers choose Veldrid for its comprehensive graphics API abstraction, which eliminates the need to write separate rendering code for each platform while providing access to advanced GPU capabilities. Its focus on portability and performance makes it unique among .NET graphics libraries.
Overview
A low-level, portable graphics library for .NET.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building cross-platform 3D game engines in .NET
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