| 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 utilizes advanced techniques such as motion estimation, intra-prediction, and inter-prediction to reduce redundancies in video frames. By exploiting both spatial and temporal redundancies, H.264 achieves significant compression while preserving video quality. It supports various resolutions, frame rates, and bitrates, making it versatile for applications ranging from low-resolution video streaming to high-definition Blu-ray discs. H.264 offers different profiles and levels to accommodate different usage scenarios, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of devices and platforms. Its widespread adoption is further facilitated by dedicated hardware support for encoding and decoding in many devices, enhancing performance and power efficiency. |
