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vvdec

github.com/fraunhoferhhi/vvdec Video Editing & Animation Open-source project

VVdeC implements the H.266/VVC video decoder in software, supporting all features of the VVC Main10 profile.

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About vvdec

VVdeC (Fraunhofer Versatile Video Decoder) is a software decoder for H.266/VVC, implemented by Fraunhofer HHI and distributed through a GitHub repository. The README states it supports all features of the VVC Main10 profile, so its main job is turning VVC-encoded bitstreams back into video on desktop, mobile and browser targets rather than acting as an editor or player interface.

The project is built from source: it uses CMake to describe the build process, and a convenience Makefile adds targets such as configure, release, debug, relwithdebinfo, test, install-release and clean. A build option lets you download VVC conformance bitstreams for testing. The repository lists a BSD-3-Clause-Clear license and points to its LICENSE.txt for terms of use; feature details, build options, usage documentation and version history live in the project wiki.

Key features

  • Software H.266/VVC decoder supporting all features of the VVC Main10 profile
  • Targets Windows (Win32, x64, aarch64), Linux, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Browser build via WebAssembly, tested on Edge, Firefox and Chrome
  • CMake-based build process requiring a working CMake installation
  • Convenience Makefile targets including install-release, debug, test and clean
  • Option to download VVC conformance bitstreams for testing builds
Best for: Developers and media engineers who need to decode H.266/VVC bitstreams in software across desktop, mobile or WebAssembly targets.
Good for
  • Covers all features of the VVC Main10 profile according to the project README
  • Broad platform table spanning Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS and WASM browsers
  • Build automation through CMake plus a convenience Makefile with test and release targets
Watch out for
  • Safari is listed as not working for the browser (WASM) build
  • The support table marks some platform and architecture combinations as untested or unsupported, including Windows armv7

vvdec at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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vvdec FAQ

Which video coding profile does VVdeC decode?
The README states that VVdeC supports all features of the VVC Main10 profile as a software H.266/VVC decoder.
How do you build VVdeC?
Create a build directory, run cmake .. with any build options, then run cmake --build . (use --config Release for multi-configuration projects). A convenience Makefile also offers targets such as install-release, and the enable-bitstream-download=1 option fetches VVC conformance bitstreams for testing.
Is there a browser version?
Yes. A WebAssembly build is listed, tested on Edge, Firefox and Chrome, while Safari is marked as not working.
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