High Efficiency Video Coding - alternative name for the H.265 compression standard.
Definition
HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) is the official ITU-T name for the H.265 standard. Both terms are synonymous and describe the same codec.
Practical Application
HEVC/H.265 is the standard for 4K streaming, UHD Blu-ray, and modern camera recording. The improved efficiency compared to H.264 enables practical 4K bitrates.
Technical Details
Identical to H.265. The ITU-T uses "HEVC," ISO/MPEG uses "H.265." Profiles: Main, Main 10, Main 12. Main 10 is standard for 4K HDR content. Hardware decoders in all modern chips.
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