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V4L2-to-NDI

V4L2-to-NDI is an open-source cameras & capture project written in C++ with 92 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “A video input (V4L2) to NDI converter that works with Raspberry Pi (32-bit and 64-bit), and Intel/AMD CPUs.”

Category
Cameras & capture
Type
Open source
Platform
C++ project
Pricing
Free / open source
License
MIT
GitHub stars
92
Last updated
2026-07-23

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Frequently asked

What is V4L2-to-NDI?

V4L2-to-NDI is an open-source cameras capture project written in C++ with 92 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “A video input (V4L2) to NDI converter that works with Raspberry Pi (32-bit and 64-bit), and Intel/AMD CPUs.”

Is V4L2-to-NDI free?

V4L2-to-NDI is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best V4L2-to-NDI alternatives?

The closest alternatives in the same category include Deep-Live-Cam, ardupilot, PX4-Autopilot, react-native-vision-camera, gobot — each has a live profile with facts and its own alternatives list on this hub.