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FFmpeg 8.1

2026-03-17 | original

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Why This Matters

FFmpeg 8.1 introduces significant enhancements in decoding and encoding capabilities, including experimental support for new formats and hardware acceleration features, reflecting its ongoing commitment to performance and versatility. These updates are crucial for developers and consumers seeking faster, more efficient multimedia processing tools across diverse platforms.

Key Takeaways

Adds support for experimental MPEG-H decoding and new metadata parsing features.
Introduces Vulkan compute-based codecs and hardware acceleration for various formats.
Prepares the groundwork for future improvements with internal changes and bug fixes.

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March 16th, 2026, FFmpeg 8.1 "Hoare"

A new minor release, FFmpeg 8.1 "Hoare", is now available for download. Here are some of the highlights:

Decoders: xHE-AAC Mps212 (experimental) MPEG-H decoding via libmpeghdec

EXIF Metadata Parsing

LCEVC: support for parsing and forwarding metadata

Vulkan compute-based codecs: ProRes encoding and decoding, DPX decoding

D3D12: D3D12 H.264/AV1 encoding, scale_d3d12, mestimate_d3d12, deinterlace_d3d12 filters

Rockchip H.264/HEVC hardware encoding

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