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LAV Splitter is a powerful multi-format media splitter designed for DirectShow, offering an all-encompassing solution for seamless playback of both file-based media and Blu-rays. Built on the robust foundations of ffmpeg and libbluray, LAV Splitter supports a wide array of container formats, ensuring that nearly any media content can be played flawlessly on your system.
Supported Formats:
LAV Splitter is designed to handle a broad spectrum of media container formats, including:
- Matroska/WebM
- MPEG-TS/PS
- MP4/MOV
- FLV
- OGM/OGG
- AVI
- And many more...
Thanks to its integration with ffmpeg, LAV Splitter supports virtually all container formats available, making it an incredibly versatile tool for media playback. While complete perfection across every format may not be guaranteed, LAV Splitter is capable of playing 99% of all media content without any issues.
Key Features:
LAV Splitter boasts a range of features that enhance media playback, making it a must-have for any media enthusiast:
- Multi-Stream Support: Full support for multiple video, audio, and subtitle streams within a single file, allowing users to switch between streams natively.
- Matroska Embedded Fonts: Supports embedded fonts within Matroska files, ensuring subtitles are displayed with the correct typography.
- Smart Stream Selection: Automatically selects streams based on user preferences, such as preferred languages and quality.
- Forced Subtitle Handling: Properly handles forced subtitles, ensuring they are displayed when required.
Blu-ray Support:
LAV Splitter excels in handling Blu-ray content, providing comprehensive support for playing content directly from Blu-ray discs. It includes support for "seamless branching," a technique used in discs that contain multiple editions of a movie, such as the Theater Cut and Director's Cut.
- Automatic Title Detection: When playing a Blu-ray disc, LAV Splitter automatically detects and plays the main title, typically the longest title on the disc.
- Manual Playlist Selection: Users have the option to manually select a specific Blu-ray playlist to play, offering greater control over playback.
Future enhancements to Blu-ray support are planned, including the ability to navigate between titles directly from within your media player or via a LAV Splitter tray icon.
Stream Selection Modes:
LAV Splitter provides flexible stream selection modes, allowing users to customize their playback experience:
- Language-Based Stream Selection: Streams can be selected based on language preferences, ensuring users can easily access content in their preferred language.
- Quality-Based Stream Selection: If language tags are not available or configured, streams are selected based on their quality, ensuring the best possible playback experience.
- Subtitle streams also benefit from various selection modes, ensuring the correct subtitles are displayed according to user preferences.
LAV Splitter stands out as a reliable and versatile media splitter for DirectShow, capable of handling a vast array of media formats with ease. Its robust support for multiple streams, smart selection features, and comprehensive Blu-ray capabilities make it an indispensable tool for anyone seeking flawless media playback. Whether you're dealing with complex Blu-ray content or various file-based media, LAV Splitter ensures that your playback experience is seamless and customizable to your preferences. With ongoing developments and future enhancements on the horizon, LAV Splitter continues to solidify its position as a top choice for media enthusiasts and professionals alike.
LAV Splitter - Changelog:
- Fixed: Buffering media from a high latency source was slower then expected (since 0.79).
- Fixed: Bitstream AC3 audio could fallback to PCM on streams that start with a corrupt audio frame (since 0.78).
- Fixed: Resolved a memory leak when bitstreaming AC3.