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# Video decoder entitlement

Include an entitlement to indicate your extension is a MediaExtension video decoder.

## Discussion

MediaExtension video decoders must include an special entitlement key with a Boolean value set to true. To add the entitlement key in Xcode, follow these steps:

1. Select the build target for your format reader extension
2. Go to the Signing & Capabilities tab
3. Click + to add a new capability
4. Choose Media Extension Video Decoder from the list

The entitlement key is `com.apple.developer.mediaextension.videodecoder` and it must have a Boolean value set to true. A developer provisioning profile will be needed to use this entitlement.

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