# Dolby Laboratories

> Dolby Laboratories develops and licenses audio and imaging technologies used by filmmakers, music producers, streaming services, electronics manufacturers and automakers. Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and Dolby Cinema connect content creation with playback; its OptiView platform adds live-streaming, playback and monetization tools. Licensing contributed approximately 92.5% of fiscal 2025 revenue.

- **Founded:** 1965
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Ray Dolby (Founder; inventor of Dolby noise reduction)
- **Products:** Dolby A-type noise reduction, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision 2, Dolby Cinema
- **Notable:** Built a global audiovisual licensing business from a 1965 noise-reduction invention., Dolby Atmos debuted with Disney/Pixar’s Brave in 2012., Publicly traded on the NYSE as DLB since February 2005.

## Products & services

- **Dolby A-type noise reduction** — Historical professional recording technology that reduced tape hiss through selective signal processing.
- **Dolby Atmos** — Immersive audio technology using channels and audio objects, adapted for cinema, music, home entertainment, gaming, mobile devices and vehicles.
- **Dolby Vision** — HDR imaging technology and content workflows that use metadata to guide playback on compatible displays.
- **Dolby Vision 2** — A new image engine and metadata-based Content Intelligence, introduced in September 2025 and first available on select Hisense TVs in August 2026.
- **Dolby Cinema** — Premium cinema offering combining Dolby Vision projection, Dolby Atmos audio and auditorium design.
- **Dolby Audio** — Audio technology family supporting entertainment playback across consumer devices.
- **Dolby OptiView** — Live sports platform encompassing video playback, low-latency streaming, advertising and Sports Intelligence.
- **Technology and patent licensing** — Licenses branded audiovisual technology and patents, including standardized media technologies. Product implementation licensing includes testing and approval.

## Achievements

- Built a global audiovisual licensing business from a 1965 noise-reduction invention.
- Dolby Atmos debuted with Disney/Pixar’s Brave in 2012.
- Publicly traded on the NYSE as DLB since February 2005.
- Fiscal 2025 revenue reached approximately $1.35 billion.
- Founder Ray Dolby received an Oscar statuette in 1989, a Grammy in 1995 and the National Medal of Technology in 1997.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Dolby and Meta announced expanded Atmos and Vision experiences across AI glasses, Instagram and VR devices on September 23.
- **2026-09** — Dolby OptiView presented live sports engagement and monetization capabilities at IBC 2026.
- **2026-08** — Marc Whitten became President, CEO and director effective August 27, succeeding Kevin Yeaman.
- **2026-08** — Dolby Vision 2 began its first rollout on select Hisense televisions on August 6.

## Links

- Website: https://www.dolby.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolbylaboratories/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Dolby
- GitHub: https://github.com/dolbylaboratories
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DolbyInsider
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolby/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dolby

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