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OGraf

Ograf is an upcoming Open specification for HTML based Graphics, used in live television and post production workflows.

• Link to Project Web Page
• Link to Project Github repository

Project status

The OGraf specification is currently a draft, breaking changes may be introduced before version 1 is finalized.

EBU members as well as the general industry is invited to join the HTML Graphics Working Group to participate in discussions and development of the OGraf specification.

Feedback can also be submitted using GitHub Issues.

Time plan

• April 2025:
  • First public draft to be presented, industry feedback.
    This draft includes definitions for Graphics.
• September 2025:
  • Version 1 to be finalized.
    This version includes definitions for Graphics.
  • First draft of Server API to be presented.
• Late 2025(?):
  • Version 1 to be extended with Server API definitions.

Introduction

An OGraf graphic that follows the OGraf specification can be used in any OGraf compatible Rendering system and controlled by any OGraf compatible Control system.

Getting Started

Useful resources:

• Examples of OGraf Graphics.
• OGraf Specification.

Tools

• The OGraf Devtool is a tool for developing OGraf graphics.
• The Simple Rendering system can be used to play OGraf Graphics in a browser (for use in any existing system capable of rendering HTML graphics).