Obviously, it should continue to work with versions newer than these (so Google Chrome 89, Brave 1.20, etc.).įor me, hardware-accelerated video decode didn't work using: Vivaldi snapshot 3.6 / The latest Vivaldi stable 3.6 also works.In my test, I was able to get hardware-accelerated video decode to work on Linux using: I don't own a device with AMD graphics to test this. Also tested using a laptop with Intel graphics (10th gen) on Ubuntu 20.04 and 20.10. I tested these instructions using Ubuntu 20.10 desktop with Nvidia graphics, and the web browsers listed below installed using their original Ubuntu packaging (using a DEB package). I'd also like to add that these instructions to enable hardware accelerated video decoding also work on other Linux distributions, and not just Debian / Ubuntu-based Linux distributions, however, the driver names are different.

Thus, these instructions may also work for Chromium browser, depending on how it's built. on Ubuntu / Linux Mint there's a PPA with VA-API patched Chromium builds. So Chromium users have had hardware acceleration on Linux for some time, depending on their Linux distribution or if they installed the patched Chromium in some other way. It's worth noting that Chromium web browser had patches that allowed making hardware accelerated video decoding available on Linux for some time, and some Linux distributions packaged it using those patches. Using hardware-accelerated video decode in your web browser should result in using less CPU usage (and thus, less battery draining) when playing online videos. This article explains how to enable hardware-accelerated video decoding in Google Chrome, Brave, Vivaldi and Opera web browsers running on Debian, Ubuntu, Pop!_OS or Linux Mint (Xorg only). Google Chrome is not the only Chromium-based web browser to support hardware acceleration on Linux though. For that purpose we introduced a button next to the video pop-out button which serves to change the global Lucid Mode for Videos setting.Ĭhanging the setting should apply / un-apply the settings immediately on all open pages, so that it is easy to compare having it on or off.Google Chrome 88 (and newer) has made hardware accelerated video decoding available on Linux, but it's not enabled by default. You will be also able to change this setting in-context while watching a video. You can turn on Lucid Mode in the usual places: Easy Setup and opera://settings. On most systems the filters are GPU accelerated. *Lucid Mode is a CSS sharpening filter applied to video and / or image elements on webpages. Stay tuned – and in better quality than ever!Įnjoy your sweet holiday time with Lucid Mode! Just in time for the holidays, Lucid Mode is only the first in a slew of planned upgrades that will redefine the Opera browser in the coming year. You’ve taken care of the rest, so let our new feature give your loved ones a special treat – a sparkling new take on those treasured old classics! This holiday season, let Opera help you spread some festive cheer! Activate Lucid Mode in the browser and transform your fuzzy holiday classics into crisp, clear content that the whole family can enjoy.

Don’t let the hassle and stress of poor quality get in the way of your viewing experience. It’s also available for images and can be activated in the Easy Setup. The feature is available for all videos on, for example, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and can be enabled with a single click of the magical floating button! When activated, Lucid Mode adds a sparkle of sharpness and clarity to your content, allowing you to enjoy it in comfort and relaxation. If you’re sick of watching VHS-quality Christmas movies, why not give yourself the gift of a better streaming experience this holiday season? With Lucid Mode, you can relive your favorite moments from the past without any of the embarrassment or frustration that poor quality might bring. No more pixelated faces or blurry images! It’s like having a crystal clear window into your favorite shows and movies.

It is a video sharpening feature that helps make your streaming experience more enjoyable.

We are happy to introduce Lucid Mode feature* in the Opera desktop browser. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Opera’s new Lucid Mode feature is here to make it even better!

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