unbikit
v0.10.1
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Decoder for .bik (Bink) video files.
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unbikit
(un-bik-ɪt) is a decoder for .bik (Bink Video)
files that can be used to play or transcode videos. The format was first released in 1999 and has
since been used in many classic computer games.
⭐ Documentation and a ⭐ video player demo are available, as well as a repository page on GitHub!
Features
- Supports Bink 1, revisions
ctoiinclusive - Handles demuxing and decompression of audio and video streams
- TypeScript/JavaScript (no WASM or native code)
- No dependencies
- Straightforward API: supply a video via
Blob,File,RequestorURL- the Web Streams API will be used where possible for efficient reading of video data
- Isomorphic
- runs on client/server runtimes that support at least ES2022
- can be run with older runtimes by using the syntax lowering feature of some bundlers
License
This software is distributed under Apache License (Version 2.0) or MIT License terms, at your option.
See LICENSE for details.
SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT OR Apache-2.0
Bink Video Licensing
The .bik file format is a proprietary format used by
Bink Video, developed by
Epic Games Tools (formerly RAD Game Tools).
The redistribution of Bink Video files may require an additional license from
Epic Games Tools. More information can be found in their
Bink FAQ.
