What is the difference between .h264 and .hevc?
- Extension
- .h264
- .hevc
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Video
- Developer
- MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
- Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
- Description
- The H.264 Encoded Video File, commonly referred to by its file extension .h264, is a digital video file format that utilizes the H.264 codec. This codec, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10 or AVC (Advanced Video Coding), is widely recognized for its high compression efficiency, providing high-quality video at relatively low bitrates. This makes it ideal for use in various applications, from streaming video services and Blu-ray discs to digital television broadcasts and video conferencing.
- 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/h264
- video/x-h265
- Wikipedia
- .h264 on Wikipedia
- .hevc on Wikipedia