Recently the Vulkan API received an exciting new feature, which is video decoding, utilizing the built-in fixed function video unit found in many GPUs. This allows to the writing of super fast cross-platform video applications while freeing up the CPU from expensive decoding tasks. Take a look at an example using real time video decoding…

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Vulkan recently added a new feature for video decoding using the built-in video unit in many GPUs. This allows for fast cross-platform video applications while freeing up the CPU from decoding tasks. It provides an alternative to libraries like FFMPEG, allows for GPU processing, and requires a deep understanding of video formats and structures. The article also includes information on resolving video frames to RGB, performance benchmarks, and mentions the possibility of implementing video decoding in DirectX 12.

Vulkan Video Decoding