libplacebo is a flexible, high-performance graphics library built on top of Vulkan, designed to provide reusable GPU-accelerated components for media applications. It originated as a core part of the rendering pipeline for the mpv media player and has since grown into a standalone library used for tone mapping, dithering, color space conversion, and more. libplacebo is ideal for developers looking to integrate sophisticated video rendering and post-processing into their own applications with full control over shaders and rendering stages.

Features

  • GPU-accelerated video rendering with Vulkan backend
  • Advanced tone mapping and HDR-to-SDR conversion
  • High-quality dithering and debanding algorithms
  • Support for color management and ICC profiles
  • Shader-based pipeline for flexibility and performance
  • Frame queuing and rendering synchronization
  • Modular design for integration in media and visualization apps
  • Backed by extensive use in the mpv video player
  • Cross-platform support with minimal external dependencies

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GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 3.0 (LGPLv3)

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Programming Language

C

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2025-03-26