This directory contains Intel® VPL example code.

Please note: this code is provided to illustrate API concepts only. It is not intended for use in production code or for performance benchmarks.

api1x_core:

These examples demonstrate use of the legacy 1.x core API subset which remains portable across hardware enabled by both Intel Media SDK and Intel VPL GPU runtimes. (The core API subset is Media SDK 1.x API - features removed in VPL.) This style of coding can use VPL implementation capability queries but applications must manage surface allocation.
Use this approach for maximum portability when legacy hardware support is required. For more information see our Transition Guide

api2x:

This group of examples demonstrates use of 2.x API capabilities including internal allocation. This means that applications do not need to manage surface allocation lifecycles. Use of these examples requires a runtime implementation compatible with the VPL 2.x API, such as the Intel® VPL GPU Runtime.
Please note: the Intel® Media SDK runtime only provides API 1.35, and is not compatible with these examples.

interop:

The examples in this group showcase pipelines combining Intel® VPL media capabilities with other APIs such as the OpenVINO™ Toolkit Interface.