{"id":9005,"date":"2013-12-16T15:59:51","date_gmt":"2013-12-16T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/video-compression\/"},"modified":"2024-05-30T08:26:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T08:26:53","slug":"video-compression","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/18460\/video-compression","title":{"rendered":"Video Compression"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_is_video_compression\">What is Video Compression?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video compression is the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/3139\/video-encoding\">encoding<\/a> a video file in such a way that it consumes less space than the original file. Video compression makes it possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/9927\/video-streaming\">stream video<\/a> over networks with limited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5245\/bandwidth\">bandwidth<\/a> and store large quantities of video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/807\/data\">data<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2185\/device\">devices<\/a> with limited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/1115\/storage\">storage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Video compression <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/3739\/algorithm\">algorithms<\/a> combine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5447\/lossy\">lossy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/900\/lossless-compression\">lossless<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/884\/data-compression\">data compression<\/a> techniques to achieve a balance between file size and visual quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lossy algorithms discard data that (hopefully) won\u2019t be noticed by human viewers.<\/li>\n<li>Lossless algorithms represent data more efficiently by removing statistical redundancies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"What is Video Compression?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"742\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-250975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-1200x742.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-moz-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-webkit-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-moz-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-webkit-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Video compression techniques rely on algorithms to reduce video file size.<\/li>\n<li>The software or hardware tools that implement specific compression algorithms are called codecs.<\/li>\n<li>Commonly used video compression codecs include H.264, H.265, and VP9.<\/li>\n<li>Once a video is compressed, it is packaged in a container that contains additional information before it is transmitted.<\/li>\n<li>Commonly used container formats include MP4, MKV, or WebM for VP9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"how_does_video_compression_work\">How Does Video Compression Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video streaming involves using video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/883\/codec-compressordecompressor\">codecs<\/a> (coder-decoders) to compress the video data, which is then encapsulated within a container format called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4389\/wrapper-software-engineering\">wrapper<\/a> for transmission and playback.<\/p>\n<p>The choice of codec depends on factors like the <strong>desired compression ratio<\/strong> and <strong>compatibility with playback devices<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/10402\/advanced-video-coding-avc\">H.264<\/a> (AVC) is one of the most widely used video codecs. It provides good video quality at relatively low <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2681\/bit-rate-br\">bit rates<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/31897\/high-efficiency-video-coding-hevc\">H.265<\/a> (HEVC) is the successor to H.264. It features up to 50% better data compression and is especially beneficial for high-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2743\/resolution\">resolution<\/a> videos.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/30580\/vp9\">VP9<\/a> is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/3294\/open-source\">open source<\/a> and royalty-free codec that competes with H.265. VP9 was developed by Google and is used to deliver high-quality video at reduced bit rates on YouTube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"video_streaming_compression_formats\">Video Streaming Compression Formats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After compression, the video\u2019s format will reflect the codec used, and a container will encapsulate the compressed video stream along with other elements like audio and metadata.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/10713\/mpeg-4-part-14-mp4-multimedia-format\">MP4<\/a> can contain H.264 or H.265 video and support a wide variety of audio codecs. It is compatible with nearly all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4356\/software\">software<\/a> and hardware players.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/10727\/matroska-mkv\">MKV<\/a> (Matroska) is a flexible container format that can hold an unlimited number of videos, audio, pictures, or subtitle tracks in one file. It is known for supporting multiple codecs, including H.264, H.265, and VP9.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">WebM<\/a> is an open, royalty-free container that commonly contains video streams encoded with VP9 or its predecessor VP8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To play a compressed video, the video player must be able to understand the new format. If the player doesn\u2019t have built-in support, it can use an external codec library or component to handle the decoding process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-2-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"Video Streaming Compression Formats\" width=\"1200\" height=\"911\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-250977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-2-1024x777.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-2-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-2-1200x911.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Video-Compression-2.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"five_factors_affecting_video_compression\">Five Factors Affecting Video Compression<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to consider the following five factors during the compression process to optimize a video for various applications:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Bit Rate<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> The bit rate determines the amount of data used to encode a second of video. <\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> A video&#8217;s resolution (the number of pixels in each dimension that make up the video) directly influences its compression. Higher resolutions mean there\u2019s more data to compress. <\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Frame rate<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> A higher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/3036\/frame-rate\">frame rate<\/a> (the number of frames displayed per second in the video) improves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/15019\/soap-opera-effect\">motion smoothness<\/a> but requires more data to be encoded. <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Codec complexity<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Advanced codecs like H.265 require more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/13111\/processing-capacity\">processing capacity, <\/a>which could be a limiting factor for some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/8270\/mobile-computing-device-mcd\">mobile computing devices<\/a> (MCD). <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Content complexity<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Videos with fast-moving objects or high levels of detail need to retain more data to maintain quality. In contrast, static or slow-moving content can be compressed more efficiently. <\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"application_of_video_compression\">Application of Video Compression<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video compression is used extensively in online streaming services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/who-owns-netflix-stock\">Netflix<\/a> and video conferencing tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/zoom-rolls-out-ai-features-to-redefine-workplace-collaboration\">Zoom<\/a>. It also plays an important role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/14704\/ip-surveillance\">IP surveillance<\/a> industry by making it possible to store high-resolution video footage with less storage space.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, compression can be beneficial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4806\/virtual-private-network-vpn\">virtual private network<\/a> (VPN) users because it reduces the amount of video data that needs to be transmitted. This can potentially reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/13236\/video-buffer\">buffering<\/a> issues and provide a more enjoyable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/29135\/user-experience-ux\">user experience<\/a> (UX).<\/p>\n<p>When choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/vpn\/best-vpn-for-streaming\">best VPN for streaming<\/a>, look for a provider that offers a wide range of server locations, does not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/battling-network-throttling\">throttle bandwidth<\/a>, and does not block <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/disney-hulu-and-max-bundle-will-launch-this-summer\">popular streaming platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"video_compression_tools\">Video Compression Tools<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video compression software tools make it easier to store, stream, and share videos across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4837\/social-media\">social media<\/a> and video streaming platforms. There are video compression tools available for every budget and skill level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free video compression<\/strong> tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">HandBrake<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/ffmpeg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"> FFmpeg<\/a> provide an accessible way for average users to compress large video files.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional video editing software<\/strong> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/media-encoder.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Media Encoder<\/a> offers more advanced compression settings and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5417\/batch-processing\">batch processing<\/a> options for experienced users and content creators.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"video_compression_pros_and_cons\">Video Compression Pros and Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Upload (and download) video files faster<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Reduce bandwidth requirements<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Save storage space<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2228\/latency\">latency<\/a> and buffering issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2 pros_icons_\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Potential loss of video quality, especially from lossy algorithms<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Possibly introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/2\/31582\/tech-support\/common-video-compression-artifacts-to-watch-out-for\">undesired compression artifacts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Potential compatibility issues with different compression formats<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> May require increased processing power for encoding and decoding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video compression\u2019s meaning can be understood as the process of encoding video content so it takes up less space and uses less bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>The extent to which compression affects quality depends on several factors, including:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>The compression ratio<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> The higher the compression ratio, the more data is discarded, and the more likely you are to see visual quality loss. <\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>The codec used<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Different codecs have varying levels of efficiency and quality preservation. <\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>The source video quality<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Low-quality source video can be less forgiving when it comes to compression than high-quality video. <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>The viewer's perception<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> Some viewers are more sensitive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/31896\/video-artifact\">video compression artifacts<\/a> than others. <\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is Video Compression in simple terms?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Video compression is the process of making video files smaller by removing unnecessary or redundant information.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Does video compression affect quality?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, video compression can affect quality. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What video compression should I use?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The H.264 compression standard is commonly recommended for most digital video compression applications.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What happens to a video when compressed?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">When a video is compressed, its file size is reduced.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is image and video compression?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Image and video compression are techniques used to reduce the file size of images and videos.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is a video compression ratio?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">A video compression ratio tells you how much smaller a video file becomes after it\u2019s compressed. The ratio compares the original file size to the compressed file size.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is compression in video?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The term \u201ccompression\u201d in video compression definitions describes the process of reducing a video file\u2019s size. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The WebM Project | Welcome to the WebM Project<\/a> (Webmproject)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder<\/a> (Handbrake)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ffmpeg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">FFmpeg<\/a> (Ffmpeg)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/media-encoder.html\" target=\"_blank\">Media Encoder. Rock solid rendering.<\/a> (Adobe)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Video Compression? Video compression is the process of encoding a video file in such a way that it consumes less space than the original file. Video compression makes it possible to stream video over networks with limited bandwidth and store large quantities of video data on devices with limited storage. 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