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Dolby
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Also known as Dolby Laboratories Inc., Dolby Labs, Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation (San Francisco, CA), Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (Dolby Labs or simply Dolby) is an American technology corporation specializing in audio noise reduction, audio encoding/compression, spatial audio, and high-dynamic-range television (HDR) imaging. Dolby licenses its technologies to consumer electronics manufacturers.

Key facts

Company.image_size
250px
Company.image_caption
Headquarters in San Francisco, California
Company.type
Public
Company.founded
in London, England
Company.founder
Ray Dolby
Company.location_city
Civic Center, San Francisco, California
Company.location_country
U.S.
Company.locations
30+ (2015)
Company.area_served
Worldwide
Company.products
see Technologies Organizations Dolby Digital Brands Dolby Surround/Pro Logic/Pro Logic II Dolby SR Dolby Stereo Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby noise-reduction system
Company.services
Dolby Cinema
Company.revenue
(2025)
Company.operating_income
US$265 million (2025)
Company.net_income
US$255 million (2025)
Company.assets
US$3.23 billion (2025)
Company.equity
US$2.62 billion (2025)
Company.num_employees
2,051 (2025)
Company.name
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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Company

DLB
Industry
Patent Owners & Lessors
Exchange
NYSE
State of incorporation
DE
Entity type
operating
Fiscal year end
Sep 27
Latest filing
SCHEDULE 13G/A · 2026-06-04

via SEC EDGAR

Research organization · ROR

Type
Company
Founded
1965
Location
San Francisco, United States
Also known as
Dolby Labs
Status
Active

GRID grid.471235.6 · ISNI 0000 0004 0367 2494

Official website

Sound, Visual, & Display Technology - Dolby

Dolby creates audio, visual, and voice technologies for movies, TV, music, and gaming. Experience it all with immersive sound and stunning picture.

dolby.com

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Employees
1667
Official website
www.dolby.com
Image
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
inception
1965-01-01
MAC Address Block Large ID
00D046
social media followers
70175
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14 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Technologies
  • Analog audio noise reduction
  • Audio encoding/compression
  • Audio processing
  • Video processing
  • Digital cinema
  • Live sound
  • Dolby matrix surround systems
  • Dolby discrete surround systems
  • ATSC controversy
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

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