Vulkan Media Player
Hardware-accelerated video playback plugin for Unreal Engine using Vulkan Video
Overview
Vulkan Media Player is a cutting-edge media playback solution for Unreal Engine that leverages Vulkan Video API for hardware-accelerated video decoding. Designed specifically for Linux platforms with optimized support for Vulkan-enabled graphics cards, this plugin provides high-performance video playback with minimal CPU overhead.
Key Features
⚡ Hardware Acceleration
- Native Vulkan Video API integration
- GPU-accelerated video decoding
- Minimal CPU usage during playback
- Optimized for modern graphics hardware
🎥 Video Playback
- H.264 (AVC) video codec support
- Seamless integration with Unreal's Media Framework
- Texture-based video rendering
- Real-time video streaming support
🎵 Audio Support
- Synchronized audio playback
- Multiple audio track support
- Integration with Unreal's audio system
🖥️ Platform Support
- Linux: Full hardware acceleration via Vulkan Video
- Windows: Full support (Win64)
- Linux ARM64: Optimized for ARM platforms
What Makes Vulkan Media Player Special?
Unlike traditional media players that rely on software decoding or platform-specific APIs, Vulkan Media Player uses the Vulkan Video extension for cross-platform hardware acceleration. This provides:
- Better Performance: GPU-accelerated decoding reduces CPU load
- Cross-Platform: Consistent behavior across Linux and Windows
- Modern Architecture: Built on the latest Vulkan standards
- Future-Proof: Ready for emerging video codecs and formats
Use Cases
Vulkan Media Player is perfect for:
- 🎮 In-Game Cinematics: Play high-quality video cutscenes without performance impact
- 📺 Video Streaming: Real-time video streaming in applications
- 🎬 Virtual Production: Video playback in virtual sets and environments
- 📱 UI Video Elements: Video backgrounds and UI components
Getting Started
Ready to integrate video playback into your Unreal Engine project? Follow these guides:
- Installation Guide - Install and configure the plugin
- Quick Start - Play your first video in 5 minutes
- Video Playback Guide - Learn about playback features
Platform Requirements
Linux
- Vulkan 1.3+ compatible GPU
- Vulkan Video extension support
- Mesa 23.0+ or proprietary drivers with Vulkan Video support
Windows
- Vulkan 1.3+ compatible GPU
- Windows 10/11
- Latest GPU drivers
Unreal Engine
- UE 5.0 or later
- Vulkan RHI enabled
Current Status
Experimental Release
Vulkan Media Player is currently in experimental status. While it's functional and ready for testing, some features may be under active development. We welcome feedback and bug reports through our Discord community.
Community & Support
- Discord: Join our community for support and discussions
- FAB Marketplace: Get the plugin
- Website: unrealsolutions.com
- Creator: Petr Leontev
Next Steps
Get started with Vulkan Media Player:
Created by Petr Leontev | © 2023-2025 Unreal Solutions Ltd