📦 PXPlay Multi Platform Release

PC v2.0.0 • Android v7.1.0

The new PXPlay PC v2.0.0 is now officially released 🎉

This is a major milestone release and completes the full transition to the modern GPU-based rendering architecture across Windows, Linux and macOS.

The Android version remains on v7.1.0 and is unchanged. Its notes are included below for reference.

To use PXPlay you need a valid license key which can be purchased here:
https://streamingdv.com/shop-list-ns

Windows, Linux and macOS share the same license key.
The Android APK requires its own separate license.

🖥️ PXPlay v2.0.0 PC

Version 2.0.0 marks the next generation of PXPlay on desktop.
All desktop platforms now share a unified GPU-first rendering pipeline designed for lower latency, reduced CPU usage and improved visual quality and with upscaling support.

🚀 Major Highlights

🌍 Unified Cross Platform Rendering Core

• Zero-copy rendering where supported
• Reduced CPU overhead
• Lower input latency
• Improved frame pacing and reduced micro stutter

This finalizes the rendering transition that was introduced during the previous beta cycles.

🔎 2K and 4K Spatial Upscaling

PXPlay now fully supports high resolution output across all desktop platforms.

• MetalFX upscaling on macOS
• FSR 1.0 upscaling on Windows and Linux
• Adjustable sharpening strength
• Improved clarity on 1440p and 4K displays

Ideal for large monitors, handheld PCs and high DPI setups.

🍎 macOS

• Metal rendering backend as default
• MetalFX spatial upscaling support
• Optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
• Improved macOS UI with automatic Dark and Light mode
• Improved stream preview and layout consistency
• Faster startup behavior
• Improved decoder stability

🪟 Windows

D3D11 Backend

• Default rendering backend
• Zero-copy GPU rendering
• Lowest Latency and Balanced frame pacing modes
• Native HDR output support
• HDR tone mapping for SDR displays

Vulkan Backend

• Optional high quality enhancement mode
• Debanding filter
• Clarity boost post processing

Additional improvements

• FSR 1.0 spatial upscaling
• Adjustable sharpening
• Improved compatibility across older and newer GPUs
• Dark Mode support
• Various UI refinements
• Additional frame pacing algorithms (Balanced/ Lowest Latency)

🐧 Linux

• Modern Vulkan rendering backend
• Hardware accelerated GPU rendering
• Zero-copy processing where supported
• Integrated FSR 1.0 upscaling
• Adjustable sharpening strength
• Reduced rendering overhead
• Improved stability across different driver configurations
• Dark theme support

Frame pacing options are currently not available on Linux.

🎮 Performance and Stability Improvements

• Improved decoder reliability
• Reduced risk of rare video freezes
• Enhanced rendering error handling
• Backend optimizations across all platforms
• Refined license validation logic

⚠️ Notes

• Keep GPU drivers up to date for best performance
• HDR and upscaling behavior may vary depending on hardware
• Rare GPU or driver specific issues may still occur

If you encounter issues, please include:

• Operating system and version
• GPU model and driver version
• Rendering backend used
• Resolution and streaming settings

Send reports to streamingdv@outlook.com

📱 PXPlay Android v7.1.0 (unchanged)

The Android version remains on v7.1.0 and does not include changes in this release.

Version 7.1.0 is a stability focused update that resolved rare stream freezing issues, improved decoder reliability and fixed HDR display behavior on certain devices.

Fixes and Improvements in v7.1.0

Stream Freezing Fix

• Resolved a decoder memory fallback issue that could permanently stall playback
• Streams now recover automatically without restart

Crash Fixes

• Fixed rare decoder initialization exceptions
• Improved internal error handling

HDR Display Fix

• Removed incorrect internal colorMode flag
• Restored proper HDR color output on affected devices

All major features introduced in Android v7.0.0 such as FSR 1.0 upscaling, Smart Frame Recovery and decoder performance profiles remain fully available.

System Requirements

PC

• Windows 10 or 11
• Linux x64 such as Ubuntu 20.04 or equivalent
• macOS 12.7 or newer
• Modern GPU with up to date drivers

Android

• Android 6.0 or newer
• Minimum 2 GB RAM
• Minimum resolution 1024 × 768

Licensing

A valid license is required to use PXPlay.
Purchase here: https://streamingdv.com/shop-list-ns.html

Windows and Linux share one license key.
macOS requires its own desktop license.
Android requires a separate Android license.

By downloading PXPlay you agree to the EULA and Privacy Policy:
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https://streamingdv.github.io/privacy/pxplay_privacy_policy.html

Thank you for supporting PXPlay and being part of the cross platform journey 🚀