mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Frame dropping when playing ultra-high brightness Dolby Vision P8 content in full-screen mode with "source-dynamic" enabled.

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Description

mpv Information
mpv v0.41.0-dev-g41f6a6450 Copyright © 2000-2025 mpv/MPlayer/mplayer2 projects
 built on Dec 21 2025 19:30:47
libplacebo version: v7.358.0
FFmpeg version: f853d12
FFmpeg library versions:
   libavcodec      62.11.100
   libavdevice     62.1.100
   libavfilter     11.4.100
   libavformat     62.3.100
   libavutil       60.8.100
   libswresample   6.1.100
   libswscale      9.1.100
Other Information
- Windows version:Windows11 24h2 26100.4762
- GPU model, driver and version:RTX 2080Ti 591.74
- Source of mpv:
- Latest known working version:null
- Issue started after the following happened:target-colorspace-hint-mode = source-dynamic
Reproduction Steps

Set the conf configuration to the following parameters
vo = gpu-next hwdec = d3d11va target-colorspace-hint = auto target-colorspace-hint-mode = source-dynamic
Then play the sample video in full screen.

Expected Behavior

Play normally and smoothly

Actual Behavior

Lag and frame drops occur after entering full-screen mode.

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Log File

mpv.log

Sample Files

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Op6OPxuP1vE-bpWRpXCHjU4Y4T2-OuI/view?usp=sharing

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  • I tested and confirmed that the issue exists with the latest release version or newer.
  • I provided all required information including system and mpv version.
  • I produced the log file with the exact same set of files, parameters, and conditions used in "Reproduction Steps", with the addition of --log-file=output.txt.
  • I produced the log file while the behaviors described in "Actual Behavior" were actively observed.
  • I attached the full, untruncated log file.
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with the listed gpu-next, d3d11va, target-colorspace-hint, and source-dynamic settings, using the linked sample and mpv.log. Compare windowed and full-screen playback on the reported Windows and GPU setup. Done means the Dolby Vision P8 sample plays smoothly in full-screen mode without lag or frame drops.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
audio-video-rtc, desktop, operating-systems, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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