GPAC Commercial Licensing

Empowering Your Business with GPAC's Advanced Multimedia Capabilities

GPAC, a comprehensive and cutting-edge open-source multimedia framework, has been a cornerstone in the evolution of audio-video streaming and multimedia processing. With its roots deeply embedded in innovation and open standards, GPAC has become an indispensable tool for businesses seeking to stay ahead in the dynamic world of media streaming.

Why Choose a Commercial License?

While GPAC is readily available under the LGPL v2.1 license for general use, certain business scenarios demand more tailored solutions. This is where Motion Spell's commercial licensing comes into play, offering the flexibility and legal assurance needed for commercial applications. Opting for a commercial license with Motion Spell not only aligns with your business objectives but also directly contributes to the ongoing development and sustainability of the GPAC community.

When Do You Need a Commercial License?

Motion Spell offers tailored licensing solutions to fit your business needs. A commercial license becomes a strategic choice if your business intends to:

  • Use GPAC without the obligations of open-source acknowledgment.
  • Restrict reverse-engineering of your product.
  • Gain ownership of the source code used in your applications.
  • Use GPAC libraries without the complexities of dynamic linking.
  • Avoid distributing GPAC's source code alongside your product.
  • Exclude any mention of GPAC or its filenames from your product.
  • Interface with other software that might alter the licensing terms, such as GPL code or proprietary software.

Benefits of a Commercial License with Motion Spell

  • Legal Clarity and Compliance: Navigate the complexities of software licensing with confidence.
  • Customization and Flexibility: Tailor the use of GPAC to your specific business needs and objectives.
  • Support and Expertise: Access dedicated support and expertise from the team behind GPAC.
  • Contribute to Innovation: Your licensing fees help support the ongoing development of GPAC, ensuring it remains at the forefront of media processing technology.

Next Steps

Understanding the nuances of software licensing can be challenging. If you're considering a commercial license for GPAC or have questions about how it can fit into your business model, we're here to help. For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact us.

GPAC Licensing : Commercial arm of GPAC

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Technical Details

  • Containers: MP4/fMP4/CMAF/MOV/ProRes
  • Audio: MPEG audio (mp1/2/3, AAC, Opus)
  • Video: MPEG-1, 2, 4 part 2 (XViD, DivX), 4 part 10 (H264/AVC), HEVC, VVC, AV1, VP9, ProRes
  • Subtitles: WebVTT, TTML (full, EBU-TTD, IMSC, SMPTe-TT), 3GPP/Apple Timed Text, SRT
  • Encryption: CENC, PIFF, ISMA, OMA
  • Streaming: CMPEG-TS, RTP, HTTP, Apple HLS, MPEG-DASH, ATSC3/DVB-mABR ROUTE
  • Supported IOs: local files, pipes, UDP/TCP, HTTP(S), custom IO
  • Presentation formats: MPEG-4 BIFS, SVG Tiny 1.2, VRML/X3D
  • JS/Python: Scripting
  • 3D support: 360 videos, WebGL JS filters
  • Inputs: Microphone, camera, desktop grabbing

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