FFV1 Codec
FFmpeg’s FFV1 is a lossless intra-frame video codec. It’s open, extremely efficient for archiving video, and is defined in an ongoing standardization (supported by archival institutions).
video compression
IFME (Internet Friendly Media Encoder)
An open source batch video encoding tool that uses x265, VP9, and other encoders to compress video files with an easy-to-use GUI, including options for parallel processing.
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SVT-VP9
Intel’s Scalable Video Technology implementation of the VP9 codec. SVT-VP9 is an open source VP9 encoder/decoder designed to leverage multi-core processors for faster encoding of VP9 videos.
x264
A highly optimized open source H.264/AVC encoder implementation. x264 is known for its excellent quality and performance across many profiles and is used in many transcoding tools.
Internet Friendly Media Encoder (IFME)
A cross-platform GUI front-end for x265, x264, and VP9 encoders. IFME makes it easy to batch encode videos with advanced compression (HEVC) settings, including support for plugins and multiple audio streams.
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libaom (AV1 Reference Codec)
The reference implementation of the AV1 video codec by the Alliance for Open Media. libaom provides both encoding and decoding capabilities for AV1 streams.
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Cisco Thor Video Codec
Thor was an experimental video codec developed by Cisco as a candidate for the NETVC (Next-Gen Video) initiative. While Thor itself is not used as-is, some of its technology contributed to the development of AV1. It’s a piece of codec research history with source available for study.
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More Efficient Mobile Encodes for Netflix Downloads
Netflix Tech Blog post summarizing improvements in Netflix’s encoding for mobile downloads, targeting low-bandwidth scenarios. It discusses techniques like per-title optimizations for mobile.
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FFmpeg Wiki: H.265 (HEVC) Encoding Guide
An FFmpeg Wiki guide for encoding video to H.265/HEVC. It describes how to use x265 via FFmpeg, including tuning parameters, bitrate vs quality (CRF), and preset trade-offs.
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FFmpeg Wiki: H.264 Encoding Guide
A comprehensive guide on the FFmpeg Wiki detailing how to encode video to H.264 using FFmpeg. It covers recommended settings, presets, CRF usage, and quality considerations.
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