x265 which was compiled, and **x265_build_info_str** is a pointer to a
string identifying the compiler and build options.
+.. Note::
+
+ **x265_version_str** is only updated when **cmake** runs. If you are
+ making binaries for others to use, it is recommended to run
+ **cmake** prior to **make** in your build scripts.
+
x265 will accept input pixels of any depth between 8 and 16 bits
regardless of the depth of its internal pixels (8 or 10). It will shift
and mask input pixels as required to reach the internal depth. If