What is the difference between .264 and .hevc?
- Extension
- .264
- .hevc
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Video
- Developer
- MPEG LA
- Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
- Description
- H.264 is a video compression standard that is commonly used for high-definition video. It is the most widely used format for Blu-ray discs, HD DVDs, and many other types of high-definition video. An H.264 file is a video file that has been encoded using this standard. These files are often saved with the .MP4 file extension. H.264 video is also commonly used in AVCHD camcorders and HDTV.
- The High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) file, commonly known by its file extension .hevc, represents a video compression format designed to substantially improve coding efficiency compared to its predecessor, H.264/AVC. Aimed at enabling higher resolution video content such as 4K and 8K, HEVC is adept at maintaining high-quality video at roughly half the bitrate, significantly reducing file sizes without compromising on visual fidelity. This efficiency makes HEVC particularly valuable in streaming media applications.
- MIME Type
- video/mp4
- video/x-h265
- Wikipedia
- .264 on Wikipedia
- .hevc on Wikipedia