GStreamer
The ultimate open-source solution for multimedia processing and workflows
GStreamer is a versatile, pipeline-based multimedia framework that seamlessly connects various media processing tools, enabling efficient, complex multimedia workflows across platforms.
What is GStreamer?
GStreamer is a powerful, open-source multimedia framework packed with features. It is mainly used to develop media applications for streaming, playback, non-linear editing, and more. Designed to simplify building applications that handle audio, video, and synchronized metadata, GStreamer leverages a flexible plugin system, providing various codecs and media processing tools.
Compatible with all major operating systems— including Linux, Android, Windows, macOS, and iOS —GStreamer also supports diverse hardware architectures such as x86, ARM, MIPS, and SPARC. It offers an extensive library of multimedia plugins (encoders, decoders, filters, etc.) and allows easy integration of third-party plugins. With comprehensive, developer-friendly documentation and a robust community contributing to its continuous development, GStreamer is a top choice for creating complex, efficient multimedia workflows.
What is GStreamer?
GStreamer is a powerful, open-source multimedia framework packed with features. It is mainly used to develop media applications for streaming, playback, non-linear editing, and more. Designed to simplify building applications that handle audio, video, and synchronized metadata, GStreamer leverages a flexible plugin system, providing various codecs and media processing tools.
Compatible with all major operating systems— including Linux, Android, Windows, macOS, and iOS —GStreamer also supports diverse hardware architectures such as x86, ARM, MIPS, and SPARC. It offers an extensive library of multimedia plugins (encoders, decoders, filters, etc.) and allows easy integration of third-party plugins. With comprehensive, developer-friendly documentation and a robust community contributing to its continuous development, GStreamer is a top choice for creating complex, efficient multimedia workflows.
Simplify cross-platform multimedia with an intelligent framework
Working with multimedia is challenging. Therefore, selecting the correct framework to process audio and video streams is crucial to ensuring a successful project. In Fluendo, we believe that developers should consider the following:
- Ease of coding and architecture
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Broad multimedia technology support (codecs, filters, etc.)
- Availability of documentation and support
GStreamer stands out in each of these areas. Its intelligent plugin architecture and robust core library simplify application development, offering reliable, well-tested components to meet diverse multimedia needs.
Simplify cross-platform multimedia with an intelligent framework
Working with multimedia is challenging. Therefore, selecting the correct framework to process audio and video streams is crucial to ensuring a successful project. In Fluendo, we believe that developers should consider the following:
- Ease of coding and architecture
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Broad multimedia technology support (codecs, filters, etc.)
- Availability of documentation and support
GStreamer stands out in each of these areas. Its intelligent plugin architecture and robust core library simplify application development, offering reliable, well-tested components to meet diverse multimedia needs.
Fluendo and GStreamer: together for your business
Cross-platform licensed codecs
Fluendo offers a complete suite of GStreamer-based audio and video plugins, each equipped with patent licensing for commercial use. These plugins are compatible with any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS) and can also integrate with other multimedia frameworks, such as FFmpeg, through our developed Enablers.
Fluendo SDK
Designed for multimedia developers, the Fluendo SDK provides an intuitive API that enables seamless, GStreamer-powered media playback on applications across supported operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS) and architectures, including x86, x86_64, and ARM.
Gstreamer Consulting Services
We put our expertise and support at your disposal to optimize or port plugins across hardware platforms or to develop new plugins and features tailored to your project’s needs.
Fluendo and GStreamer: together for your business
Cross-platform licensed codecs
Fluendo offers a complete suite of GStreamer-based audio and video plugins, each equipped with patent licensing for commercial use. These plugins are compatible with any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS) and can also integrate with other multimedia frameworks, such as FFmpeg, through our developed Enablers.
Fluendo SDK
Designed for multimedia developers, the Fluendo SDK provides an intuitive API that enables seamless, GStreamer-powered media playback on applications across supported operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS) and architectures, including x86, x86_64, and ARM.
Gstreamer Consulting Services
We put our expertise and support at your disposal to optimize or port plugins across hardware platforms or to develop new plugins and features tailored to your project’s needs.
Fluendo has developed a complete set of GStreamer-based audio and video plugins, each provided with the necessary patent licenses for commercialization. Our plugins are compatible with all major operating systems (Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, or iOS) and with other multimedia frameworks such as FFmpegs through our proprietary Enablers.
From the code to the action
Developments that bring real-world results, these case studies show how our solutions help your business achieve goals and enhance user experiences.Case Studies
Surveillance video system: pipeline optimization for zero-copy hardware acceleration
Video surveillance application: stabilizing and feature improvement
Recording and re-streaming system
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broadcasting, application-development, gstreamer, outsource
Low-latency marine streaming with Rust and GStreamer
The request
Fluendo’s Consulting Services team was approached to develop a video streaming solution for marine scenarios. The architecture should support multiple cameras from the devices streamed with low latency to the various clients who connect to it.
The client is a global company that provides marine insights through robotics and data analytics. Their solution aims to reduce the …
military, gstreamer, training
Our latest GStreamer course for multimedia development
At Fluendo, we empower businesses with a cutting-edge GStreamer course, helping teams master multimedia application development with expert guidance. Recently, we collaborated with a leading company to deliver a customized GStreamer training program designed for their unique requirements and elevate their team’s proficiency in multimedia application development.
A customized course to meet …
broadcasting, gstreamer, outsource, open-source
From a basic OpenCV script to a robust GStreamer-based solution
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the multimedia industry, driving innovation in real-time video analytics, augmented reality, and beyond. However, deploying these AI capabilities into production environments presents unique challenges and is far less glamorous. This article highlights how OpenCV and GStreamer can be utilized to build scalable, production-ready pipelines for AI-driven …
broadcasting, application-development, gstreamer, outsource
Recasting and Recording System (RRS) a case study by Fluendo
The request
Fluendo’s Consulting Services team was approached to develop a Recasting and Recording System (RRS). This RRS was required to function as a backend service integrated into the client’s product portfolio.
The client is a global leader in audio and video solutions, specializing in processing, analyzing, managing, and storing audio and video across various formats, including …