BBC Dirac for Windows

Introduction

BBC Dirac is the open source royalty free video codec developed and deployed by BBC Research. However the primary goal of BBC is to use the codec for its internal processess. This webpage should make people help to use it for their fun tasks.

How to encode your video

The encoder is easily usable with MediaCoder GNU software.

How to play - DirectShow Filter

  1. Install DirectShow Decoder Filter:
    1. Download the zip file.
    2. Unpack in "C:\Program files\".
    3. Open command prompt, go to "C:\Program files\dirac" and type regsvr32 DiracSplitter.ax.
  2. Play with your favourite media player that recognizes DirectShow filters.