Real Format Decoder Licensing Overview

Real Format Decoder Licensing Overview

The Real Format (RealAudio/RealVideo) source code is available for R&D under the terms of a Real Format Source Code Porting and Optimization licenses and  binaries can be distributed under the terms of the RCSL Commercial Use agreement. The pricing for Commercial Use is below.

All information provided on this page is for overview purposes only. For specifics please see the appropriate license agreement.


Real Format Source Code Porting and Optimization Licenses

Real Format Source Code Porting and Optimization License: modifications to the Real Format decoder source code are required to be returned and may be made available to other licensees for research or commercial use. Requires a Development Support Agreement.


Real Format Source Code Porting and Optimization License - Distribution Restricted: modifications to the Real Format decoder source code are required to be returned and will NOT be made available to other licensees. Requires a Development Support Agreement and a distribution restriction fee.


RCSL Commercial Use License

Royalty is $0.25 per unit without Helix DNA Client (this is applicable on products WITHOUT a Linux, Andorid, Symbian or  Microsoft operating system)

Royalty is $0.50 per unit with Helix DNA Client (this is applicable on products WITH a Linux, Andorid, Symbian or  Microsoft operating system)

Notes:

  • On products wtih a Linux, Andorid, Symbian or  Microsoft operating system Helix DNA Client or RealPlayer must be used with RealAudio and RealVideo decoders (i.e. Real Format)
  • Quarterly minimum royalty payments are required
  • Development Support Service is required
  • Above licenses are for decode only -- for free encode, see the Helix DNA Producer
  • Above royalties apply for any combination of RealAudio and/or RealVideo codecs, they are not licensed separately.
  • Download the RCSL Commercial Use license for details, please use the request form found here

Please send 2 copies of signed Licenses to:

RealNetworks

Attn: Helix Community Manager

Room 2201, 22nd Floor, Tower B, Ping An International Financial Center,

No.3 Xinyuan South Road, Chaoyang District

Beijing 100027, China

86-10-85652700

You may also fax in your signed licenses to:86-10-85656477

Questions? Please send a message to licensing@helixcommunity.org.