GStreamer spring hackfest 2026
gstreamer, codecs, browsers, events, open-sourceFluendo's contributions to the GStreamer spring hackfest 2026 in Nice, from Dolby audio support in GStreamer to improvements in the gst.wasm samples website.
Browsers
Expert media engine solutions for Chromium, WebKit, Firefox, and more
Fluendo excels in embedded browser development and CEF-based solutions, seamlessly integrating GStreamer with WebAssembly multimedia for optimal web codec support.
Empower your browser applications
Browsers are the ultimate platforms for application development, leveraging the latest technologies for better performance and resource efficiency. Fluendo has extensive experience in embedded browser development, working directly on the core of the most popular browsers, including Chromium (Chrome, Opera, Edge, etc.), WebKit (Safari, WebKitGTK, etc.), and Firefox.
Media capture and playback are essential features in modern browsers. Nearly all browsers are built on FFmpeg or implement custom engines for video processing. Chromium, for example, has developed a sophisticated media GPU component to handle platform-specific hardware encoders and decoders. A standout area of Fluendo’s proficiency is Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) development, an open-source framework for embedding Chromium-based browsers within other applications. Our clients in the Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) industry widely use this technology for multimedia redirection.
Empower your browser applications
Browsers are the ultimate platforms for application development, leveraging the latest technologies for better performance and resource efficiency. Fluendo has extensive experience in embedded browser development, working directly on the core of the most popular browsers, including Chromium (Chrome, Opera, Edge, etc.), WebKit (Safari, WebKitGTK, etc.), and Firefox.
Media capture and playback are essential features in modern browsers. Nearly all browsers are built on FFmpeg or implement custom engines for video processing. Chromium, for example, has developed a sophisticated media GPU component to handle platform-specific hardware encoders and decoders. A standout area of Fluendo’s proficiency is Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) development, an open-source framework for embedding Chromium-based browsers within other applications. Our clients in the Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) industry widely use this technology for multimedia redirection.
Web codecs with GStreamer and WebAssembly (WASM)
In recent years, Fluendo has advanced web assembly multimedia by integrating GStreamer with WebAssembly (WASM). This project aims to:
- Support third-party codecs through a seamless WebCodecs API.
- Introduce cutting-edge codecs like VVC and LC-EVC to the web.
- Support legacy codecs such as MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, WMV, and VC-1.
- Simplify web integration for third-party companies to bring their products online effortlessly.
Visit gst.wasm on GitHub to follow the project.
Web codecs with GStreamer and WebAssembly (WASM)
In recent years, Fluendo has advanced web assembly multimedia by integrating GStreamer with WebAssembly (WASM). This project aims to:
- Support third-party codecs through a seamless WebCodecs API.
- Introduce cutting-edge codecs like VVC and LC-EVC to the web.
- Support legacy codecs such as MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, WMV, and VC-1.
- Simplify web integration for third-party companies to bring their products online effortlessly.
Visit gst.wasm on GitHub to follow the project.
our case studies
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Developments that bring real-world results, these case studies show how our solutions help your business achieve goals and enhance user experiences.
FFmpeg Codec Enabler for Chromium
A major endpoint manufacturer faced a critical multimedia challenge when the browsers installed on the device were used for multimedia playback in a DaaS & VDI session, when accessing essential business tools, including SaaS platforms and collaborative applications.
Most of the browsers included on the endpoints are Chromium-based, the open-source base for popular browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
The main technical challenge centered on Chromium’s default multimedia limitations. Due to licensing restrictions, the pure, open-source Chromium project does not natively include proprietary codecs such as H.264 for video and AAC for audio. This exclusion prevented users from playing standard multimedia content, directly impacting the platform’s utility and user experience. Furthermore, Chromium utilizes FFmpeg as its primary multimedia framework for multimedia playback; however, this version is a Chromium-only, specific version bundled within the browser itself.
The client required a seamless, legal, and compatible solution to enable H.264 and AAC playback within their Chromium distribution and the specific FFmpeg bundled version.
Fluendo’s expertise in multimedia consulting, GStreamer, and FFmpeg integration was essential to deliver a specialized, legally-compliant, and high-performance multimedia solution for their VDI users.
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