Developer of audio and imaging technologies for entertainment and communications industries.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. pioneers transformative audio and imaging technologies across diverse platforms including cinema, DTV transmissions, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, and home entertainment devices.
The company is renowned for developing and licensing cutting-edge audio technologies such as AAC & HE-AAC for digital audio codecs, AVC for efficient digital video codecs, and Dolby AC-4 which delivers immersive audio experiences across various playback devices.
Dolby's portfolio also features Dolby Atmos technology, celebrated for its immersive audio experience in cinemas and consumer media devices. Additional audio innovations include DD for multichannel sound, DD+ for versatile audio transmission, Dolby TrueHD for high-fidelity encoding, and Dolby Voice for replicating in-person meeting dynamics.
On the imaging front, Dolby Laboratories offers Dolby Vision, an advanced imaging technology for cinemas and media devices, alongside HEVC, a high-efficiency digital video codec optimized for media devices. The company complements its technology offerings with digital cinema servers, processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and software for cinema, television, broadcast, and communication sectors.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Dolby Laboratories continues to lead in enhancing entertainment experiences globally, serving a wide spectrum of clients including film studios, content creators, broadcasters, and video game developers through direct sales and a global network of dealers and distributors.