Samples - Recording
Samples - Recording
This section contains samples demonstrating how to use the ZED SDK to record and play back SVO files — Stereolabs’ proprietary format for storing and replaying camera data along with timestamps and sensor metadata — and how to export that data to common file formats.
Getting Started
- First, download the latest version of the ZED SDK.
- Download the Recording sample code in C++, Python or C#.
Samples in this category
Recording
Shows how to record an SVO file to be played back later with the ZED SDK. Available for a single camera, multiple cameras, and with externally embedded data.
- Single Camera (C++, Python, C#)
- Multi Camera (C++, Python)
- External Data (C++, Python, C#)
Playback
Shows how to read a recorded SVO file and control its playback (pause, seek). Available for a single camera, multiple cameras, and with externally embedded data.
- Single Camera (C++, Python, C#)
- Multi Camera (C++)
- External Data (C++, Python, C#)
Export
Shows how to export SVO content to common file formats: video/depth to PNG or AVI, and sensor data to file.
- SVO to Video/Images (C++, Python, C#)
- Sensor Data (C++, Python)
Encrypted
Shows how to record and read back an SVO file protected with encryption. (C++, Python)

