VPx 1.15.0-28
These codecs, developed by the WebM project, are widely used for web-based video streaming due to their open-source, royalty-free nature, providing a competitive alternative to proprietary standards like H.264.
When encoding high-resolution content like UHD for video-on-demand (VOD) applications, VP9 encoded by VPx offers a significant improvement over H.264 encoded by x264.
This makes it a compelling choice for platforms requiring high-quality video, as VP9 provides better compression efficiency without the licensing costs associated with HEVC (H.265).
VPx (vpxenc.exe) offers flexibility and efficiency for video encoding through its command-line interface (CLI), while users looking for a graphical interface (GUI) can check NEAV1E for a more user-friendly experience.
Included Encoders:
VP8 - WebM Project VP8 Encoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7
VP9 - WebM Project VP9 Encoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7
Included Decoders:
VP8 - WebM Project VP8 Decoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7
VP9 - WebM Project VP9 Decoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7
For developers using Visual Studio, an unofficial build of LibVPX is available via the Shift Media Project, which provides custom native build tools for easier integration into Visual Studio environments.
These downloads include both static and dynamic libraries, available in both 32-bit and 64-bit formats, giving developers the flexibility to choose the appropriate option for their projects.
Download LibVPX 1.15
