Unity Video Guides

Practical Unity video playback guides for RTSP, codecs, 360 video, and Linux.

Everything you need to play professional video in Unity. These guides cover the use cases Unity’s built-in VideoPlayer can’t handle: RTSP cameras, unusual codecs, immersive 360 video, and Linux deployment.

Find the right guide

IP cameras or RTSP feeds → Codec failures: HEVC, AV1, MKV → 360 video or spatial audio → Linux kiosk or simulation builds →

Streaming

Unity RTSP Player for IP Cameras and Live Feeds

Best starting point for IP cameras, CCTV, drones, and live encoder feeds.

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Formats

Play HEVC, AV1, MKV and 200+ Codecs in Unity

Use this when Unity plays some videos but fails on HEVC, AV1, MKV, MPEG-TS, or user-generated files.

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360 & VR Video in Unity (with Spatial Audio)

For Quest, mobile viewers, desktop XR, training apps, and immersive video experiences.

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Deployment

Video Playback in Unity on Linux

For kiosks, signage, embedded systems, simulations, and Linux-first Unity builds.

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Plugin comparison

VLC for Unity is built for harder video problems

Compare VLC for Unity against AVPro, HISPlayer, and Unity's built-in player across RTSP, codecs, 360 video, Linux, and pricing.

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Use the free trial to validate your real files, RTSP feeds, codecs, and target platforms.

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