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Output Formats

Device Compatibility

This page lists tested playback compatibility for anelo stereo output across common devices and players.

VR headsets

  • Meta Quest 2 / 3 / Pro: Half SBS in MKV. Use Skybox VR Player, Pigasus, or the native Media app.
  • Apple Vision Pro: MV-HEVC in MOV. Plays in the native Photos and Apple TV apps.
  • PlayStation VR2: Half SBS in MP4. Use the built-in media player or Littlstar.
  • Valve Index / HTC Vive: Half SBS in MKV. Use Virtual Desktop, Bigscreen, or DeoVR.

3D TVs and monitors

  • LG 3D TVs: Full SBS or half SBS. Use the built-in media player with 3D mode enabled.
  • Samsung 3D TVs: Half SBS recommended. Full SBS may not be supported on older models.
  • 3D monitors (NVIDIA 3D Vision): Full SBS with appropriate driver configuration.

Desktop players

  • VLC: Supports anaglyph and SBS with the 3D output module.
  • Stereoscopic Player: Full SBS, half SBS, top-bottom, and anaglyph.
  • Bino: Open-source stereoscopic player for Linux and macOS.

Mobile

  • Cardboard-compatible apps on Android and iOS can play half SBS video.
  • Most mobile VR players support half SBS in MKV or MP4 containers.

Codec notes

MKV containers with H.265/HEVC are the most widely compatible across VR players. H.264 is more broadly supported on older devices but produces larger files at equivalent quality. MV-HEVC is Apple-only.