How To Install dav1d on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install dav1d in AlmaLinux 8. dav1d is AV1 cross-platform Decoder

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install dav1d on AlmaLinux 8.

What is dav1d

dav1d is a new AV1 cross-platform Decoder, open-source, and focused on speed and correctness.

We can use yum or dnf to install dav1d on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install dav1d.

Install dav1d on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install dav1d using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install dav1d

Install dav1d on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install dav1d using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install dav1d

How To Uninstall dav1d on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the dav1d package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove dav1d

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install dav1d on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.