What is the difference between .alac and .hevc?
- Extension
- .alac
- .hevc
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Video
- Developer
- Apple
- Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
- Description
- ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) is a file type used by Apple to store audio files. It is a lossless codec, meaning that the file size is reduced without compromising sound quality. ALAC files are compatible with Apple's iTunes and iPod products, as well as other third-party software and
- 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
- audio/x-alac
- video/x-h265
- Wikipedia
- .alac on Wikipedia
- .hevc on Wikipedia