- Extension
- .265
- .hevc
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Video
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
- Description
- H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) Codec Encoded Video is a high-performance video compression format that provides superior video quality compared to traditional video codecs. It is used in modern streaming and broadcasting services to reduce file size while maintaining the same quality.
- 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/h265
- video/x-h265
