The following lists self-identified open source tools and libraries. To be added, please fill out the form.
| Photon | IMF Package validation |
| ASDCPlib | IMF Track File creation and parsing |
| imscJS | IMSC1 subtitle and caption rendering |
| IMF Conversion | Converts IMF to DPP and iTunes deliverables |
| IMF Tool | Open Source Tool for browsing and editing of IMF App #2/#2E packages. Binary installers available for macOS and Windows. |
| regxmllib | Converts MXF Essence Descriptors to the XML representation specified in SMPTE ST 2001-1 |
| Timed Text Toolkit | IMSC1 document validation |
| DTS IAB Validator | Validates IA bitstreams against SMPTE ST 2098-2, ST 2098-2 and ST 2067-201 as well as other specifications. |
| OpenJPEG | JPEG 2000 encoder and decoder |
| FFmpeg | A complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert and stream audio and video |
| bmx | Creates and manipulates MXF files, including IMF Track Files. Windows binaries available. |