qbin - a compact binary format for OpenQASM 3
qbin is a minimal, lossless binary encoding for a useful subset of OpenQASM.
It focuses on code you actually run on hardware (single-/two-qubit gates, rotations, measurement, and simple conditionals), so state-init circuits and large templated programs shrink dramatically versus plain text QASM.
Why qbin?
- Size matters: init/state-prep circuits and large parametrized templates shrink a lot.
- Streaming-friendly: one-pass, sectioned layout.
- Round-trip exactness: supported subset decompiles to identical QASM.
See Quick start and CLI usage to begin.
Check architecture for more info about format.