| Extension | .h264 |
| Category | video |
| Description | The H.264 format, also known as AVC (Advanced Video Coding), is a widely used video compression standard developed by the Joint Video Team (JVT) consisting of the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG) and the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). It is one of the most commonly used formats for recording, compressing, and distributing high-definition video content. H.264 is a versatile and efficient video compression standard that has revolutionized the way digital video content is encoded, transmitted, and consumed across a wide range of devices and platforms. |
| Technical details | H.264 technology incorporates advanced features such as motion estimation, intra-prediction, and inter-prediction to decrease redundancies in video frames. By tapping into both spatial and temporal redundancies, H.264 achieves significant compression without sacrificing video quality. This versatile technology supports a variety of resolutions, frame rates, and bitrates, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from low-resolution video streaming to high-definition Blu-ray discs. H.264 offers different profiles and levels to cater to various usage scenarios, ensuring compatibility across different devices and platforms. Its widespread adoption is further bolstered by dedicated hardware support for encoding and decoding in many devices, resulting in improved performance and power efficiency. |
