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All kind of ORIVISION's video encoder decoder, audio video extender, converter.

ORIVISION Video Encoder Decoder

All kind of ORIVISION's video encoder decoder, audio video extender, converter.

What Is The Difference Between Video Encoder And Decoder?

Video encoding and decoding are essential processes in modern video stream hardware technology. A video encoder hardware is a device or software that converts raw video data into a compressed format, such as H.264 or HEVC, to reduce its size for transmission or storage. It achieves this by analyzing the video content and removing redundancies or imperceptible details to reduce the amount of data that needs to be transmitted. Video encoding is typically done using specialized hardware or software.


On the other hand, a video decoder is a device or software that reverses the compression process and converts the compressed data back into its original format. It is used to playback or display a compressed video stream that has been transmitted or stored. Video decoding is also done using specialized hardware or software.


Video encoding and decoding are complementary processes that work together to enable efficient transmission and storage of video content. Video stream hardware, such as video capture cards, graphics processing units (GPUs), and dedicated encoding/decoding chips, are often used to accelerate these processes and improve performance.


Why Do We Need Video Encoding And Decoding?

Efficient transmission: Video data is typically large, and it takes a lot of bandwidth to transmit it. By compressing the video data, video encoding reduces its size, making it easier and more efficient to transmit over networks.


Storage: Compressed video data takes up less space than raw video data, making it more practical to store large amounts of video content.


Compatibility: Different devices and applications may require different video formats. Video encoding and decoding ensure that the video content can be played back on a wide range of devices and platforms.


Quality: Video encoding and decoding can also be used to improve the quality of the video content. For example, encoding can be used to remove noise or artifacts, while decoding can be used to enhance details and colors.


Video stream hardware, such as video capture cards, GPUs, and dedicated encoding/decoding chips, can significantly improve the speed and efficiency of these processes, making it possible to transmit, store, and playback high-quality video content in real-time.

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