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Welcome to Kakadu Software

The world’s leading JPEG2000 developer toolkit

Kakadu is a complete implementation of the JPEG2000 standard including part 15 – HTj2K, Part 1,i.e., ISO/IEC 15444-1 — plus almost all of Part 2 (coding and file format extensions), Part 3 (motion JPEG 2000) and Part 9 (JPIP). The Kakadu software framework provides a solid foundation for a range of commercial and non-commercial applications. Kakadu Software Pty Ltd is based in Sydney, Australia. We have a range of license options to suit everyone – commercial and non-commercial, large and small. Follow these links for everything you need to get started.

Our Latest Toolkits


HTJ2K

Kakadu Software has now released its proprietary version of the blazing-fast new standard HTj2K. For examples and demonstrations of what Kakadu's HTJ2K implementation can do, check out the full white-paper at htj2k.com, or for a brief synopsis take a look at the 10 page HTJ2K primer at jpeg.org. Contact graham@kakadusoftware.com for more information.

Version 8.0.5 Released

SDK V8.0.5 is now available for purchase and evaluation. Version 8 is a very large upgrade, the major feature is introduction of the new High Throughput JPEG 2000 (HTJ2K) standard that offers a massive enhancement in processing throughput to the whole JPEG 2000 family of standards. By way of example, the HTJ2K implementation in this version is capable of compressing 4K (3840 x 2160) 36 bit-per-pixel content to very high quality (2 bits-per-pixel) at 95 frames/s on a 4-core Intel i7-6700 processor and at 175 frames/s on an 8-core AMD 3700 processor, with precise non-iterative bit-rate control.  Decompression throughputs for the same content, on the same platforms, are 156 frames/s and 263 frames/s, respectively, averaged over bursts of more than 4500 frames.

Version 8.0.5 Released

SpeedPack vS8.0.5 is now available for purchase and evaluation. This special release offers remarkable speed improvements, ranging from around 30% to 60%, on modern x86 processors, running on 64-bit operating systems, relative to regular Kakadu, which is already one of the fastest implementations around. These speed improvements currently only apply to traditional JPEG 2000. For HTJ2K (High Throughput JPEG 2000) content, the Kakadu SpeedPack version 8.0.5 has the same high performance implementation as regular Kakadu version 8.0.5. In the future, however, Kakadu SpeedPack can be expected to offer even higher throughputs for HTJ2K content on platforms with AVX512 support.

Licence Plans

Kakadu Software has an updated licence agreement which includes all licence types. The licence agreement is available for review on our Licences page and is valid for all licence purchases or upgrades where software is issued by Kakadu Software Pty Ltd after 1 February 2018.

Commercial

Licence Agreement

This licence is applicable where the licensee will receive commercial and/or financial benefit by developing, distributing or otherwise using applications built from the software. It does not permit re-distribution of the SDK.

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Public Service

Licence Agreement

This licence is applicable where the licensee wishes to have multiple non-commercial users working with the SDK and they will not receive commercial and/or financial benefits by developing, distributing or otherwise using applications built from the software.

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Evaluation Pack

Licence Agreement

The evaluation pack is a six month licence intended to provide a company with the complete SDK of Kakadu Software to enable the development of applications. It is expected that this will be converted into a Commercial Licence on confirmation of the value of using Kakadu Software.

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Single Named User

Licence Agreement

A Single Named User Licence allows you to use the SDK to build applications for your personal use. It is applicable where the licensee receives no commercial and/or financial benefits. It does not permit you to distribute or use any applications.

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FAQs

Can I evaluate Kakadu Software before purchasing an annual licence?

Yes, our $500 Evaluation Licence allows you to evaluate Kakadu for up to 6 months so that you can see how the software can be of use to your organisation prior to purchasing a full licence. You can start developing applications with the confidence that they will continue to function when you upgrade.

What is the process for ordering Kakadu Software?

Once you have registered on our website you can order Evaluation and Single Named User Licences directly from the purchase page. You have the option to pay by credit card or to request a purchase order. If you would like to order one of our Commercial or Public Service licences, then you will need to contact one of our team at sales@kakadusoftware.com for a quote.

How is Kakadu Software distributed?

All software is supplied as source code and distributed electronically via an FTP file. Once you have completed your purchase we will send the software download link and licence keys to your nominated email address. Please be sure to check your junk mail folder as sometimes our email distributions can get stuck there.

Which payment methods are accepted and what are your payment terms?

Kakadu Software accepts payment by direct bank transfer. Kakadu Software’s payment terms are strictly Net 0-day. This means the licence key will only be made available after full payment has been received. Existing Commercial and Public Service licensees will be automatically invoiced for annual renewals.

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