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H.265 Compression

What is H.265 compression?

H.265 compression, also known as High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), is a video compression standard that reduces file sizes by up to 50% more than H.264 while maintaining the same or better video quality. H.265 achieves this by using more advanced encoding techniques that analyze larger blocks of pixels, resulting in smoother streaming, lower bandwidth usage, and longer storage capacity. Businesses and security systems use H.265 to efficiently store high-resolution video (4K and beyond) and ensure faster, more reliable remote access to footage. It is widely used in security cameras, video streaming, and cloud-based storage solutions for its superior compression and efficiency.

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Why is H.265 compression important?

H.265 compression is important because it reduces video file sizes by up to 50% more than H.264 while maintaining high image quality. This efficiency allows businesses to store more footage for longer periods without requiring excessive storage space. H.265 also lowers bandwidth usage, making remote monitoring, video streaming, and cloud storage faster and more reliable, especially for 4K and high-resolution video. Security systems benefit from H.265 by capturing detailed footage while minimizing network strain, ensuring smoother playback and better video retention. By improving storage efficiency and streaming performance, H.265 is essential for modern security, broadcasting, and online video platforms.

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