Video coding

Video coding is the process of compressing and decompressing digital video to reduce file size while maintaining quality. It works by removing redundant and unnecessary data, such as repetitive patterns and minor details that are less noticeable to the human eye. This allows videos to be stored, transmitted, and streamed efficiently over networks. When you watch a video, the coding system decompresses the data so you see a clear, smooth image. Common standards like H.264 or H.265 are used to achieve this balance between quality and compression, enabling high-quality video playback with minimal bandwidth usage.