FFMPEG Source DirectShow Filter

v15.0

Professional DirectShow Filter for Video and Audio Sources

The FFMPEG Source DirectShow Filter seamlessly integrates into any DirectShow application to decode and playback video or audio files and network streams. This powerful SDK includes FFMPEG DLLs and a DirectShow filter with standard file selection capabilities and custom interfaces for efficient and flexible multimedia processing in your applications.

VisioForge FFMPEG Source Filter Major Features

Comprehensive Format Support

Video Formats: MP4, AVI, MPEG, MPEG-TS, AV1, MKV, WebM, and many other formats
Audio Formats: AAC/M4A, MP3, OGG, Speex, FLAC and more
Codec Support: Internal video and audio decoders provided by FFMPEG
Custom Processing: Video/audio FFMPEG filters support with advanced configuration

Advanced Architecture and Performance

GPU Acceleration: GPU-accelerated video decoding for optimal performance
Multithreading: Efficient multithreaded processing for smooth playback
Platform Support: Both x86 and x64 versions available
DirectShow Integration: Seamless integration with the DirectShow architecture

Developer-Friendly SDK

.NET API: Complete C# and VB.NET support with NuGet package distribution
C++ API: Native C++ interface for high-performance applications
Delphi API: Full Delphi/Pascal support for RAD development
NuGet Integration: VisioForge.DirectShowAPI package for seamless .NET development
Sample Code: Demo applications for C#, VB.NET, C++, and Delphi
Documentation: Comprehensive API reference and usage examples

Installation and Configuration

System requirements

Windows: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7
Windows Server: Windows Server 2016 and later versions
Architecture: x86 and x64 support

How to Install

Download the installer from the downloads section
Run with administrator privileges for proper registration
The filter will be automatically registered with Windows
Add references to your project and start coding

.NET Development Setup

For .NET applications, install the VisioForge.DirectShowAPI NuGet package:

The NuGet package provides:

Complete DirectShow API wrappers for .NET
Strongly-typed interfaces and enumerations
Proper COM interop and memory management
Support for C#, VB.NET, and other .NET languages

Code Examples and Sample Implementation

Filter usage in a DirectShow graph

The FFMPEG Source Filter acts as a source filter in your DirectShow graph, providing:

File Source: Local file playback with format auto-detection
Network Streaming: Support for network streams and protocols
Custom Configuration: Advanced settings for buffering, hardware acceleration
Stream Selection: Multiple audio/video stream selection and management

C# Implementation with Advanced Features

VB.NET Advanced Implementation with Complete Interface Support

Registration for Licensed Users

C# registration

VB.Net registration

C++ registration

C++ Implementation with Full Interface Support

Advanced Configuration Options

Hardware Acceleration Setup

Enable GPU-accelerated video decoding for optimal performance (enabled by default):

NVIDIA NVDEC: Automatic detection and usage for H.264/H.265/AV1 decoding
Intel Quick Sync Video: Intel integrated GPU acceleration support
AMD VCE: AMD hardware video decoding acceleration
Software Fallback: Automatic fallback to CPU decoding when needed

Network Streaming Configuration

Professional streaming support with comprehensive protocol options:

Connection Timeout: Configurable timeout (default: 15000ms)
Buffering Strategy: AUTO/ON/OFF modes for live sources
RTSP Options: TCP/UDP transport selection
Custom Protocols: Full FFMPEG protocol option support

Advanced Stream Processing

Data Callbacks: Raw data stream access for custom processing
Timestamp Callbacks: Precise timing information for A/V sync debugging
Stream Selection: Dynamic audio/video stream switching via IAMStreamSelect
Audio Control: Enable/disable audio processing independently

Multi-Stream and Program Support

Stream Selection: Support for multiple video/audio streams
Program Switching: Handle multi-program transport streams
Language Selection: Audio track selection by language
Subtitle Support: Subtitle stream extraction and rendering

Live Source Handling

Real-time Detection: Automatic live source identification
Buffering Management: Smart buffering for smooth playback
Clock Synchronization: Reference clock management for live streams
Quality Control: Adaptive quality for network streams

Seeking and Playback Control

Media Seeking: Full IMediaSeeking interface support for non-live sources
Rate Control: Variable playback speed (not available for live sources)
Position Control: Absolute, relative, and incremental positioning
Key Frame Seeking: Seek to nearest key frame for smooth playback

Evaluation Version Features

Experience the complete power of our DirectShow filter with only a discrete evaluation overlay during video playback:

Full-Featured Testing Environment: Access every codec, filter, and processing capability for comprehensive evaluation
Universal Format Compatibility: Test with your entire media library including MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV, and streaming protocols
Complete Development Resources: Full API documentation, interface definitions, and comprehensive coding examples
Production-Ready Samples: Working C#, C++, and Delphi applications with complete source code for immediate integration

Purchase Benefits

Licensing Options

Regular License: Annual subscription with automatic renewal (cancellable anytime)
Lifetime License: One-time purchase with unlimited updates

Regular License Features

Commercial Deployment Freedom: Deploy across unlimited applications and installations without usage caps or runtime fees
Professional Output Quality: Crystal-clear video rendering without watermarks or trial overlays for production-ready applications
Continuous Innovation Access: Receive all feature enhancements, codec updates, and performance improvements for 12 months
Expert Developer Assistance: Direct access to VisioForge engineers for technical guidance and rapid issue resolution
Complete Distribution Authority: Full rights to redistribute the filter with your applications without additional licensing costs

Lifetime License Advantages

Unlimited Updates: Updates for unlimited time
One-Time Payment: No recurring subscription fees
Long-Term Support: Extended support coverage