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x264

x264 is a free software library for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format. Created by VideoLAN

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x264 is a free software library for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format.

Encoder features

8x8 and 4x4 adaptive spatial transform
Adaptive B-frame placement
B-frames as references / arbitrary frame order
CAVLC/CABAC entropy coding
Custom quantization matrices
Intra: all macroblock types (16x16, 8x8, 4x4, and PCM with all predictions)
Inter P: all partitions (from 16x16 down to 4x4)
Inter B: partitions from 16x16 down to 8x8 (including skip/direct)
Interlacing (MBAFF)
Multiple reference frames
Ratecontrol: constant quantizer, constant quality, single or multipass ABR, optional VBV
Scenecut detection
Spatial and temporal direct mode in B-frames, adaptive mode selection
Parallel encoding on multiple CPUs
Predictive lossless mode
Psy optimizations for detail retention (adaptive quantization, psy-RD, psy-trellis)
Zones for arbitrarily adjusting bitrate distribution
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Pricing Information

One time purchase (perpetual license)

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x264 was added by NewApps in Dec 2015 and the latest update was made in May 2020. The list of alternatives was updated Jul 2020. It's possible to update the information on x264 or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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