video encoding

noun
UK /ˈvɪdiəʊ ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈvɪdioʊ ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Video encoding is the process of changing a video into a smaller file that computers and phones can store and play.

The app uses video encoding to shrink the movie so it fits on your phone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of converting raw video footage into a standard digital format for editing or broadcasting.

The studio finished video encoding before uploading the episode to the network.

3. The settings or method used to compress video data, such as H.264 or HEVC.

This camera supports video encoding in both H.264 and HEVC.

4. The step in a video pipeline where frames are packed into a bitstream for delivery over the internet.

Low-latency video encoding is important for live video calls.