liblc3 ☆
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Description:
Low Complexity Communication Codec library and tools
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio codec bluetooth multimedia library
Install: brew install liblc3
About:
Liblc3 is an open-source implementation of the LC3 (Low Complexity Communication Codec) standard developed by Google. It provides a highly efficient audio codec designed for low-latency, high-quality Bluetooth LE Audio applications. The library includes command-line tools for encoding and decoding audio files, making it essential for developers working with next-generation wireless audio.
Key Features:
  • Reference implementation of the LC3 codec
  • Optimized for low computational complexity and memory usage
  • Includes CLI tools for encoding and decoding WAV files
  • Supports both LC3 and LC3plus standards
Use Cases:
  • Developing Bluetooth LE Audio devices and applications
  • Transcoding audio for low-bandwidth wireless transmission
  • Researching and testing next-generation audio codecs
Alternatives:
  • libopus – Opus is a general-purpose, royalty-free codec, whereas LC3 is specifically optimized for Bluetooth LE Audio constraints.
Version History
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