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mini_video

mini_video is an open-source video codecs project written in C++ with 140 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “Minimal GPU video decoding sample for Vulkan, DX12 and DX11.”

Category
Video codecs
Type
Open source
Platform
C++ project
Pricing
Free / open source
GitHub stars
140
Last updated
2026-05-18

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Frequently asked

What is mini_video?

mini_video is an open-source video codecs project written in C++ with 140 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “Minimal GPU video decoding sample for Vulkan, DX12 and DX11.”

Is mini_video free?

mini_video is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best mini_video alternatives?

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