Interframe Compression

Interframe compression is a technique used in video encoding to reduce file size by analyzing differences between consecutive frames. Instead of storing each frame fully, it keeps a complete reference frame and only records the changes in subsequent frames. This way, only the new or altered information is saved, significantly lowering data requirements while maintaining video quality. Think of it like editing a document: rather than rewriting the entire page, you just note the edits made from the previous version. This method efficiently conserves storage and bandwidth, enabling smooth playback and sharing of high-quality videos.