gpac ☆
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Description:
Multimedia framework for research and academic purposes
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: multimedia streaming mpeg-dash video-processing research
Install: brew install gpac
About:
GPAC is an open-source multimedia framework geared towards research and academic use, providing tools for streaming, packaging, and playback. It supports a wide range of standards including MPEG-DASH, HLS, and WebRTC, making it a versatile choice for experimental media workflows.
Key Features:
  • Supports MPEG-DASH, HLS, and RTSP for streaming
  • MP4Box tool for packaging and manipulating media files
  • Extensive filtering and scripting capabilities
  • Low-level access to media streams for research
Use Cases:
  • Academic research on video compression and streaming protocols
  • Creating and testing DASH and HLS content packages
  • Developing custom media processing pipelines
Alternatives:
  • FFmpeg – FFmpeg is a general-purpose tool focused on conversion and playback, whereas GPAC offers deeper integration with MPEG standards and research-oriented features.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 5, 2026 10:57am 0 REVISION_ONLY c44690a7
Jan 13, 2026 3:04pm 5 REVISION_ONLY 27fdcfa0
Sep 14, 2025 10:46pm 3 VERSION_BUMP 5552196e
Nov 25, 2024 10:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d2f03c0c
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