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AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb

★ 3,501C++Apache-2.080

OpenVDB - Sparse volume data structure and tools

What it is

OpenVDB is an open source C++ library comprising a novel hierarchical data structure and a large suite of tools for the efficient storage and manipulation of sparse volumetric data discretized on three-dimensional grids. It was developed by DreamWorks Animation for use in volumetric applications typically encountered in feature film production.

When to use it

Reach for openvdb when you want your app to look great fast — components, icons, motion, charts or rich editors — it's written in C++ and fits stacks tagged c-plus-plus, dreamworks, fx, openvdb.

Category
UI & Design
Also in
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Stars
3,501
Forks
794
Last push
yesterday
Created
2013-04-12
Open issues
252
Website
openvdb.org
#c-plus-plus#dreamworks#fx#openvdb#openvdb-development#vfx#volume-rendering#voxel#voxelizer#voxels#cpp

Quick start

$ git clone https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb.git

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FAQ

What is openvdb?

AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb is an UI library on GitHub: OpenVDB - Sparse volume data structure and tools OpenVDB is an open source C++ library comprising a novel hierarchical data structure and a large suite of tools for the efficient storage and manipulation of sparse volumetric data discretized on three-dimensional grids.

When should I use openvdb?

Reach for openvdb when you want your app to look great fast — components, icons, motion, charts or rich editors — it's written in C++ and fits stacks tagged c-plus-plus, dreamworks, fx, openvdb.

What are the best alternatives to openvdb?

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Is openvdb actively maintained?

AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb looks very actively maintained: the last push was yesterday (2026-11-09), with 3,501 stars and 252 open issues.

What license does openvdb use?

AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb is published under the Apache-2.0 license. Check the repository's LICENSE file before commercial use.