VPx 1.15.1

Serving as a solid alternative to H.264, VP9 delivers significantly enhanced compression efficiency, especially for UHD and VOD content, without the licensing costs associated with HEVC (H.265).

Why Choose VP9 via VPx?

Superior compression:
Compared to H.264/x264, VP9 encoded with VPx offers noticeably smaller file sizes or better image quality at equal bitrates, making it an excellent option for bandwidth-conscious video delivery.

Cost-effective:
Being royalty-free, VPx avoids HEVC's patent fees.

Flexible usage:
VPx operates via a command-line interface (vpxenc.exe), but developers seeking a GUI can use NEAV1E for a more visual workflow.
 

Included Encoders:

VP8: WebM Project VP8 Encoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7 - download VP8 Video Codec

VP9: WebM Project VP9 Encoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7 - download VP9 Video Extension

Included Decoders:

VP8: WebM Project VP8 Decoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7

VP9: WebM Project VP9 Decoder v1.15.0-28-g6f0c446c7
 

Recommended GUIs for VPx (VP8/VP9) Encoding/Decoding

Shutter Encoder
A powerful FFmpeg-based GUI that supports VP8/VP9 encoding with batch processing and a clean interface.

HandBrake
A user-friendly transcoder with VP8/VP9 support and ready-to-use presets for streaming and devices.

Avidemux
A lightweight video editor that enables quick VP8/VP9 encoding and basic cutting or filtering.

FFQueue
A Windows front-end for FFmpeg offering detailed VP8/VP9 settings without using the command line.

NEAV1E
An advanced GUI for AV1 and VP9 encoding focused on deep configuration and encoder comparison.

For developers using Visual Studio, an unofficial build of LibVPX is available via the Shift Media Project, which provides custom native build tools for easier integration into Visual Studio environments.

These downloads include both static and dynamic libraries, available in both 32-bit and 64-bit formats, giving developers the flexibility to choose the appropriate option for their projects.

Download LibVPX 1.15