Virex

Virex is a high-performance video rendering solution for Unity that allows video content to be rendered directly into Unity textures. It is designed for demanding scenarios such as 4K / 8K video playback, video streaming, and immersive VR experiences, including 2D and 3D 360° / 180° content.

Built with performance and flexibility in mind, Virex enables seamless integration of high-quality video into both UI elements and 3D scenes. This makes it ideal for VR/XR applications, simulators, cinematic experiences, and interactive installations.

With Virex, you have full control over how video content is rendered inside Unity—unlocking ultra-high-resolution playback and immersive VR video experiences without compromise.

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Key Features

High-Performance Video Rendering

Native, hardware-accelerated video rendering using platform surfaces

• Windows: Direct3D 11, Direct3D 12
• macOS: Metal
• Android: OpenGLES 2, OpenGLES 3, Vulkan
• iOS: Metal

Wide Architecture Support

• Windows: x86, x86_64
• macOS: arm64, x86_64
• Android: armv7, arm64, x86, x86_64
• iOS: arm64

Render Video to Unity Textures

Render video frames directly into Unity textures for use with:

• UI elements (RawImage or custom UI systems)
• 3D materials and meshes
• Custom shaders and render pipelines

Ultra-High-Resolution Playback

• Supports video files up to 4K and 8K
• Optimized for smooth playback of large-resolution content

Streaming Support

• Play live or on-demand video streams
• Suitable for network-based media and real-time content

Advanced VR Video Support

• 2D and 3D stereo video playback
• 360° and 180° VR video support
• Compatible with common VR projection workflows (equirectangular, stereo layouts)

Flexible Integration

• Works with both UI and world-space rendering
• Easily integrates into existing Unity scenes
• Designed to support custom rendering and shader setups

Performance-Focused Design

• Efficient texture update pipeline
• Suitable for VR and high-FPS applications
• Built for modern graphics APIs and hardware

Use Cases

• VR & XR applications
• 360° / 180° immersive video players
• Cinematic cutscenes and in-game video surfaces
• Virtual cinemas and exhibitions
• Simulators and training applications
• Interactive installations and media walls

❗ Important Notes ❗

Unity Editor Limitations

• Virex playback in the Unity Editor is supported on Windows and macOS
• Requires Direct3D 11, Direct3D 12 or Metal

Platform Support

• Windows:
• Unity Editor support
• Standalone builds (x86 and x86_64)
• macOS:
• Unity Editor support
• Standalone builds (arm64 and x86_64)
• Android:
• Minimum required API Level: 22 (Android 5.1)
• iOS:
• Supported on physical devices only
• iOS Simulator is not supported

OpenGLES 2 / OpenGLES 3

• Hardware-accelerated rendering requires Android API Level 22 or higher

Vulkan Rendering

• Supported on Android API Level 28 or higher
• Hardware acceleration requires Android Hardware Buffer (AHB) import support
• If AHB import is unavailable, Virex automatically falls back to a pixel-copy rendering path

Support & Contact

If you need technical support, encounter a bug, or have feedback or feature suggestions, feel free to get in touch:

📧 [email protected]