# AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb

> OpenVDB - Sparse volume data structure and tools

- GitHub: https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb
- Website: http://www.openvdb.org/
- Category: UI & Design (https://ideas.asveas.com/c/ui)
- Tags: c-plus-plus, dreamworks, fx, openvdb, openvdb-development, vfx, volume-rendering, voxel, voxelizer, voxels, cpp
- Language: C++ · License: Apache-2.0
- Stars: 3,501 · Forks: 794 · Open issues: 252
- Last push: 2026-11-09 (yesterday)
- Vibe score: 80/100

## 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.

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

## Quick start
```bash
git clone https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openvdb.git
```

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