libva-utils NEWS -- summary of changes.  2026-07-09
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Version 2.24.0 - 09.Jul.2026
* avcenc: Use the appropriate size for VAEncMiscParameterHRD
* fix: set general_profile_idc in bitstream when --profile is not specified
* fix: remove VA_ENC_PACKED_HEADER_RAW_DATA from VAConfigAttribEncInterlaced list
* fix: remove duplicate differential_mode output

Version 2.23.0 - 12.Dec.2025
* fix:Fixed build with -std=c++20
* fix:usr ptr surface type not set ext buffer flag
* fix:Fix coveirty overflowed issues
* fix: remove useless code and fix code copy typo
* android: Support Android build
* sample: [HEVCe] update header logic

Version 2.22.0 - 20.Jun.2024
* ci:  correct the permission of workflows
* fix: Fixed possible memory leak in h264encode
* doc: Fix meson build options in README
* test/CheckEntrypointsForProfile: fix for limited profiles

Version 2.21.0 - 12.Mar.2024
* vainfo: Print VAConfigAttribEncMaxTileRows and VAConfigAttribEncMaxTileCols
* test: Add Prime3 memtype support
* sample: Add back buffer size options for AV1e
* sample: simplify cbr/vbr interface and refine codes for AV1e
* fix: clean some unused variables and functions
* fix: unify the coding style
* fix: Fix coverity issues exposed in encode/decode/vpp
* fix: options in AV1 encode sample
* fix: fix typo of version in NEWS
* ci: harden permission for freebsd.yml
* ci: add workflow permission for all jobs
* ci: update freebsd vm to the v1 version
* meson: use meson setup instead of meson options

Version 2.20.0 - 14.Sep.2023
* test: Enable AV1 encode test

Version 2.19.0 - 04.Jul.2023
* add: Add support for VAConfigAttribEncHEVCBlockSizes & VAConfigAttribEncHEVCFeatures for hevcencode.
* ci:Update ubuntu.yml to remove ubuntu 18.04
* meson: guard code introduced after libva 1.xx release
* meson: libva-xyz should be same version as detected libva
* configure: libva-xyz should be same version as detected libva
* fix: scan num limitation.
* fix: pic_order_cnt_lsb to accept larger GOP

Version 2.18.0 - 17.Mar.2023
* doc:Add build and install libva-utils steps
* test: Add VAProfileH264High10
* test: Don't assume our DRM node is first
* add: va_display_drm: Allow VGEM for WSL2
* win: win32 compat: Fix setenv/unsetenv return values
* fix: Add Th limitation by HUFFMAN_TABLES Count
* fix: Add refresh_frame_flags in PPS
* fix: Add checking of stream_scan size
* fix: Add Scan Num limitation
* fix: Changed H2S configuration template.
* fix: Correct maximum display luminance per VAAPI definition.
* fix: Fix possible memory leak
* fix: Fix coding issues of function return type & ref_frame_idx idx too large

Version 2.17.0 - 26.Dec.2022
* add: Upload a security disclaimer
* add: av1 encode sample code
* tests: Changed default initialization value to VAProfileNone
* ci: Add git dependency for mingw build for meson dependencies cloning
* vainfo: Add support for Win32 device enumeration and selection
* ci: dos2unix for windows workflow files
* ci: update checkout and setup-python action versions to v3 and v4
* ci: Add msvc/mingw Windows CI
* tests: enable building on Windows
* tests: Remove C++20 constructs in tests project targetting C++11
* tests: remove non C++ standard constructs
* vainfo: add va-win32 support
* add:Import OpenBSD getopt for MSVC from mesa/f9bb5323
* fix: Fix reporting of VAConfigAttribEncMaxSlices
* meson: add missing sample tools

Version 2.16.0 - 8.Oct.2022
* trace: print the display being attempted
* ci: upgrade FreeBSD to 13.1
* meson: Search for threads in top-level meson.build
* meson: produce summary() when 0.53.0 is present

Version 2.15.0 - 1.Jul.2022
* add: Added HDR10 Tone Mapping sample code including H2H and H2S config files.
* add: Support lowpower for HEVC Encoding
* fix: Set correct entrypoint for lowpower
* fix: Components exceed the value specified by jpeg spec
* fix: hdr local variable pointer access issue
* fix: Fix issue incorrect color for EU based hevcencode
* fix: exclude vgem node and invalid drm node in vainfo
* ci:Disable travis build
* meson: check the dependency of libdrm

Version 2.14.0 - 16.Feb.2022
* test: Use test suite setup/teardown to reduce test overhead
* ci: fix freebsd build

Version 2.13.0 - 30.Sep.2020
* code style:unify the code styles using the style_unify script
* fix: h264encode, hevcencode: fix integer overflow for high definition

Version 2.12.0 - 21.Jun.2020
* test: Remove version check for test vaInitialize_vaTerminate
* vpp: Added 3DLUT sample code and configuration file

Version 2.11.0 - 23.Mar.2020
* vainfo: add VA_RC_TCBRC to reported caps list
* jpegenc: Allow encoding a 4K frame
* h264encode: Added low_power command line option
* test_va_api: Enable new caps for VAConfigAttribEncryption
* ci: upgrade FreeBSD to 12.2
* ci: enable github actions

Version 2.10.0 - 18.Dec.2020
* add Mediacopy Sample code
* Enable new caps for rate control TCBRC
* Add support for a --repeat command line option to vp8enc.
* fix one null pointer dereference risk 

Version 2.9.0 - 11.Sep.2020
* Fix KW issues
* Add support for csc with RGBP

Version 2.8.0 - 26.Jun.2020
* test: cast VA_STATUS_ERROR_UNKNOWN to VAStatus type
* test/fixture: fix GCC 10.0.1 error with drmDevicePaths

Version 2.7.0 - 1.Apr.2020
* meson: add missing samples
* sfcsample: drop unused Linux-only header
* autotools: drop libdrm dependency (only libva-drm is used)
* autotools: drop unused X11 dependencies
* Add 10/12bit RT format check
* test/createsurfaces: add some scoped traces
* test/streamable: add VAConfigAttrib and VASurfaceAttrib
* Modify output CS settings for Chroma siting on Linux
* Align libva attribute check
* Added displaying supported config attributes
* add the VP samples README

Version 2.6.0 - 10.Dec.2019
* Align libva attribute check
* Added displaying supported config attributes
* add the VP samples README.
* add VP sample for usrptr and 1:N output

Version 2.5.0 - 8.Jul.2019
* meson: rename the h264enc binary to be in line with the autotools build
* unify NEWS format
* sfcsample: don't include X11 headers
* test: update vaInitialize_vaTerminate_Bad_vaSetDriverName
* Check for -fstack-protector
* vavpp: csc with AYUV format
* vavpp: requires BGRA frame when saving a BGRA file

Version 2.4.0 - 1.Feb.2019
* fix make dist issue caused by decode streamout sample
* add VP sample for Blending.
* add VP seperate sample for scaling,csc,sharpness,denoise,chromasitting.

Version 2.3.0 - 30.Sep.2018
* add HEVC encode sample code
* Add sample code for avc decode streamout
* Add VP8 sample encoder application (SVCT supported)

Version 2.2.0 - DD.Jul.2018
* Bump version to 2.2.0
* Add meson build
* Add vainfo support in Android
* Remove driver specific test cases

Version 2.1.0 - 12.Feb.2018
* Bump version to 2.1.0
* Refine gtest conformance cases
* vp9enc: add support low power mode
* vavpp: add support for RGBA/RGBX surface
* vainfo: add support new profile/entrypoint pairs

Version 2.0.0 - 21.Oct.2017
* Bump version to 2.0.0
* Add option '--device <device>' to vainfo
* Add vp9enc for VP9 encoding
* Add vavpp for video processing
* Add FEI gtest cases
* Fix segmentation fault in putsurface_wayland
* Fix GCC 7.1.1 warnings/errors
* Fix libva version printed out by vainfo

Version 1.8.3 - 28.Jun.2017
* Bump version to 1.8.3
* Switch AC_PROG_LIBTOOL to LT_INIT
* putsurface: include wayland-client.h instead of wayland-server.h
* avcenc: add AUD NAL unit at the beginning of pic
* avcenc: enable direct_spatial_mv_pred_flag for B frame
* avcenc: add the frame number as the command line input parameter

Version 1.8.2 - 22.May.2017
* Bump version to 1.8.2

Version 1.8.1 - 10.Apr.2017
* Bump version to 1.8.1

Version 1.8.0 - 31.Mar.2017
* First release of libva-utils as a separate project
* Follows libva release versioning
* Contains all the utilities and tests for libva API
* dynamically links to libva
* building system clean ups
* test suite included using GoogleTestFramework
