vapoursynth ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Video processing framework with simplicity in mind
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 73@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video-processing multimedia python editing framework
Install: brew install vapoursynth
About:
VapourSynth is a video processing framework and successor to Avisynth. It uses a script-based approach to allow for frame-accurate editing and filtering, leveraging Python for its scripting interface. Its main value proposition is providing a powerful, extensible, and high-performance environment for advanced video manipulation and restoration tasks.
Key Features:
  • Script-based frame server for precise video manipulation
  • Python-based API for easy integration and extensibility
  • Node-based architecture for efficient filter graph management
  • Supports a wide range of formats via third-party plugins
Use Cases:
  • High-quality video restoration and upscaling
  • Complex video editing and compositing workflows
  • Batch processing of video files for encoding preparation
Alternatives:
  • Avisynth – VapourSynth is the modern successor, offering a Python API and better multithreading.
  • FFmpeg – FFmpeg is primarily a command-line tool for conversion, while VapourSynth is a library for scripting complex processing.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 24, 2025 5:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d6cf7284
Oct 14, 2025 5:03pm 1 VERSION_BUMP afac80d8
Sep 11, 2025 4:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP 20f52368
Sep 20, 2024 1:01pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3557e9af
Sep 17, 2024 12:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ea617a6f
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About