# Build multimedia applications with the Qualcomm IM SDK The Qualcomm IM SDK is a GStreamer-based software development kit that includes GST plugins and built-in sample applications, enabling you to develop multimedia and edge analytics use cases. The figure shows the workflow for creating an application or a plugin using the Qualcomm IM SDK. **Figure : Application development using the Qualcomm IM SDK** The workflow steps in the preceding figure are as follows: > > > 1. Create a profile with [Qualcomm](https://myaccount.qualcomm.com/signup). > 2. Choose one of the following options: > > - Download the public SDK (recommended) > - Build a custom SDK (optional) > 3. Install the SDK for libraries and toolchains. > 4. Create an application. > 5. Compile the application. > 6. Transfer and install the application. - [Create a sample application with the Qualcomm IM SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-51/topic/content-develop-your-first-application.html) This section explains how to build a basic application using the Qualcomm IM SDK to help you understand its core functionality. - [Customize an existing sample application with the Qualcomm IM SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-51/topic/customize-sample-applications.html) This section explains how to obtain the required source code, set up the Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia (IM) SDK Standard SDK environment, build sample applications, and deploy the generated binaries to a target device. ## Next steps - [Download and install SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-51/topic/install-sdk.html#download-and-install-standard-sdk) - [Qualcomm public archive](https://artifacts.codelinaro.org/ui/native/qli-ci/flashable-binaries/qimpsdk/) Last Published: May 13, 2026 [Previous Topic Get started with the Qualcomm IM SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-80022-51/topics/install-sdk.md) [Next Topic Create a sample application with the Qualcomm IM SDK](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-80022-51/topics/content-develop-your-first-application.md)