OpenRV
OpenRV provides an open-source version of RV software for media review and playback.
About OpenRV
OpenRV is the source repository for an open-source version of RV, a media review and playback application. The project describes it as an image and sequence viewer for VFX and animation artists, and as high-performance, hardware accelerated, and pipeline-friendly. The repository is hosted on GitHub and includes source code, build instructions, and contribution guidelines.
Official support covers macOS Ventura 13.x and later, Windows 10 and later, and Rocky Linux 8.x and 9.x. CentOS 7 is no longer supported. Support for other Linux variants is handled on a best-effort basis, with the project's stated priority on official VFX reference platforms. Building the application involves considerably more setup than cloning the repository, and the project asks contributors to be familiar with git and GitHub.
Key features
- Image and image sequence viewing for VFX and animation work
- Media review and playback
- Hardware-accelerated performance, as described by the project
- Source code available to clone and build from GitHub
- Platform-specific setup guides for macOS, Windows, and Rocky Linux
- Third-party license information listed in THIRD-PARTY.md
Best for: VFX and animation artists who review image sequences, and developers who want to build the application or contribute to its source code.
Good for
- The project describes the application as hardware accelerated and pipeline-friendly.
- Platform-specific build instructions and a contribution guide are included in the repository.
- Documentation is hosted on Read the Docs.
Watch out for
- CentOS 7 is no longer supported as of 2025.
- Support for other Linux variants is provided only when the maintainers have time, and community contributions are welcome.
- Building the application requires substantially more setup than cloning the repository, and contributing assumes familiarity with git and GitHub.
OpenRV at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OpenRV FAQ
Which operating systems are supported?
The project lists macOS Ventura 13.x and later, Windows 10 and later, and Rocky Linux 8.x and 9.x as supported. CentOS 7 is no longer supported, and other Linux variants are supported on a best-effort basis.
How do I download the source code?
The README gives this command: git clone --recursive https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenRV.git. The --recursive flag is noted as required.
What is expected of people who want to contribute?
Contributors should be very familiar with git and GitHub, fork the repository, create a branch from the fork's main branch, fix conflicts before opening a pull request, and update their branch before submitting it.
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