The GPAC Open Source framework empowers the seamless handling of a diverse range of multimedia elements. It is an all-in-one solution for processing, inspecting, packaging, streaming, playback and interaction with media content.
GPAC handles audio, video, subtitles, metadata, scalable graphics, encrypted media, 2D/3D graphics and ECMAScript to enable the most beautiful and unimaginable ultramedia experiences. GPAC’s comprehensive suite of tools, including the renowned MP4Box and the versatile gpac application, offer robust functionality for media manipulation, packaging and streaming.
Publisher’s description
What is GPAC?
GPAC by GPAC is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category. It ranks 14th by popularity among live streaming in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 75.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.07, released on July 24, 2026. The version history goes back to September 13, 2023: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 14,338 times. The source code on GitHub (gpac/gpac) has 3,316 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .gpac and .mp4box. Similar programs include Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop and DistroAV.
Project description on GitHub: “GPAC Ultramedia OSS for Video Streaming & Next-Gen Multimedia Transcoding, Packaging & Delivery”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GPAC is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GPAC safe to download?
- The file is served by download.tsi.telecom-paristech.fr; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F4503B9B11453FDE2908A2EA2A096D673B3A3037B15508986D45DDBF24B50CFB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the gpac/gpac repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Published packages10
- Code review7
- No binaries in the repository7
- Static code analysis1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.07Latest | July 24, 2026 | 75.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.02 | February 5, 2026 | 75.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4 | April 17, 2024 | 73.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.1 | September 13, 2023 | 86.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GPAC.GPAC -echoco install gpac -ygpac-26.07-rev0-ga07cbfff-master-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install gpacInformation
- Publisher
- GPAC
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gpac/gpac
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 26.07
- Released
- July 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 14,338
- GitHub stars
- 3,316
- GitHub forks
- 608
- Website
- gpac.io
- winget ID
- GPAC.GPAC
- Chocolatey package
- gpac
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GPAC free?
Yes. GPAC is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is GPAC safe to download?
The download comes from download.tsi.telecom-paristech.fr; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GPAC with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GPAC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GPAC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GPAC?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 13, 2023.
What are alternatives to GPAC?
Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop, DistroAV, Streamlink and obs-virtualcam. The alternatives page compares them.
