GStreamer, a leading cross-platform and open-source multimedia framework, has announced the release of version 1.24.8, the latest update in the stable 1.24 series.
This update is designed to be a seamless transition from earlier versions, as it only contains bug fixes without introducing any breaking changes.
In the decodebin3 element, collection handling has been refined to address specific issues that users might have encountered. The encodebin component now correctly handles pad removal, which enhances smart rendering capabilities in “gst-editing-services.”
For those using glimagesink, an issue has been resolved where the viewport could not resize when the video size changed in caps. This fix ensures a smoother visual experience when dealing with dynamic video sizes.
Compatibility with Firefox has been improved through fixes in matroskamux and webmmux, particularly addressing issues with Opus audio streams.
The mpegtsmux element has been adjusted to wait for data on all pads before deciding on the best pad, unless timing out. This change improves synchronization and data handling during multiplexing. In splitmuxsink, the LATENCY query has been overridden to inform downstream elements that the stream is not live, enhancing playback performance in certain scenarios.
Video quality of service has seen improvements with better handling of QoS events, ensuring more reliable video playback even under varying system conditions.
The voamrwbenc component now features a corrected list of bitrates, providing users with accurate options for encoding. Additionally, vtenc will now restart the encoding session when certain errors are detected, improving overall reliability.
On the Wayland front, a fix for an ABI break in the WL context type name has been implemented, ensuring compatibility with applications relying on this interface. The webrtcbin element has been fortified to prevent crashes when setting an answer on an invalid SDP, enhancing stability in WebRTC applications.
The Cerbero build system has been updated to include the VP8/VP9 software encoders, which were missing in the previous 1.24.7 release, and the transcode plugin is now shipped as well.
Beyond these highlights, various other bug fixes, memory leak resolutions, and stability improvements have been made throughout the framework. For the full list of changes, refer to the release announcement or review the changelog.
Binaries for Android, iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows will be released shortly.
