libdvdread ☆
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Description:
C library for reading DVD-video images
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.0.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 9, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: dvd multimedia video library c
Install: brew install libdvdread
About:
libdvdread is a foundational C library that provides a simple, high-level API for accessing DVD-Video images. It handles the complex UDF and MPEG-2 parsing required to navigate the directory structure and read data from DVD discs. This library is a critical dependency for many open-source media players and DVD ripping tools.
Key Features:
  • Provides a high-level API for DVD navigation
  • Handles low-level UDF filesystem parsing
  • Reads and parses IFO (Information) files
  • Supports reading from both disc images and physical devices
Use Cases:
  • Developing DVD player software or front-ends
  • Building DVD ripping and backup utilities
  • Accessing video and audio streams from DVD-Video media
Alternatives:
  • libdvdnav – Builds on libdvdread to add advanced playback features like menu navigation and seamless branching.
Version History
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Nov 9, 2025 5:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c101b357
Nov 9, 2025 5:08pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8501f25b
Sep 10, 2025 11:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fc6817f2
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