openapv ☆
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Description:
Open Advanced Professional Video Codec
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video codec multimedia professional open-source
Install: brew install openapv
About:
OpenAPV is an open-source implementation of the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec, designed for high-quality, visually lossless video capture and post-production workflows. It provides a royalty-free alternative to proprietary professional codecs, offering high performance and bit-depth support for demanding media environments.
Key Features:
  • Visually lossless quality for professional workflows
  • High-performance encoding and decoding
  • Support for high bit depths and wide color gamuts
  • Open-source and royalty-free implementation
Use Cases:
  • Professional video camera recording and capture
  • High-quality video post-production and editing
  • Archiving and master-quality video storage
Alternatives:
  • ProRes – Proprietary Apple codec requiring licensing; OpenAPV offers a royalty-free alternative.
  • DNxHD/DNxHR – Avid's professional codec; OpenAPV provides similar professional quality with open licensing.
Version History
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Sep 26, 2025 5:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9faec6ca
Sep 9, 2025 11:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4131cffa
Sep 9, 2025 3:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP 039c9675
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