Video Codec Comparison Calculator
Compare video codecs, their efficiency, and resulting file sizes.
Video Settings
Codec Comparison
| Codec | Bitrate | File Size | Savings | Quality | Encoding | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.264/AVC 8-bit | 6.22 Mbps | 2.73 GB | Baseline | Good | Fast | Universal |
| H.265/HEVC 10-bit | 3.11 Mbps | 1.37 GB | 50% smaller | Excellent | Slow | Good |
| VP9 10-bit | 3.11 Mbps | 1.37 GB | 50% smaller | Excellent | Very Slow | Web |
| AV1 10-bit | 2.49 Mbps | 1.09 GB | 60% smaller | Best | Very Slow | Limited |
| ProRes 422 10-bit | 18.66 Mbps | 8.20 GB | 200% larger | Professional | Fast | Apple/Pro |
| ProRes 4444 12-bit | 27.99 Mbps | 12.30 GB | 350% larger | Master | Fast | Apple/Pro |
| DNxHD/DNxHR 10-bit | 15.55 Mbps | 6.83 GB | 150% larger | Professional | Fast | Avid/Pro |
Delivery Codecs
H.264/AVC
Best compatibility, fast encoding, universal playback
H.265/HEVC
50% smaller files, good for 4K, slower encoding
AV1
Best compression, royalty-free, very slow encoding
Production Codecs
ProRes 422
Apple standard, excellent for editing, large files
ProRes 4444
Alpha channel support, mastering quality
DNxHD/DNxHR
Avid standard, cross-platform, professional