GStreamer is an open source multimedia framework designed to help developers construct graphs of media-handling components. It supports a variety of applications, from basic audio and video playback to more advanced tasks like streaming and non-linear editing. The framework allows applications to benefit from new advances in codec and filter technology without requiring changes to the application itself.
The platform provides a library that enables the integration of different media-processing modules, which can be extended through plugins. Developers can create new codecs and filters by writing plugins that interact with a clean, generic interface. This extensibility makes GStreamer suitable for a wide range of multimedia processing needs, accommodating both simple and complex workflows.
GStreamer is released under the LGPL license. 10 series. Binaries are available for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows. The framework is maintained with regular updates that address bugs, security issues, and stability improvements.
gstreamer-plugins-restricted is a Frameworks & SDKs product. It enables use of patent-encumbered codecs and features in GStreamer pipelines for developers. gstreamer-plugins-restricted is an open-source project aimed at developers needing restricted codecs. The project is open source (LGPL-2.1-or-later). It runs on the web and the command line.
It is developed by GStreamer Project, and the product first shipped in 2026.
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