x265
| X265 | |
|---|---|
| Other names | H.265, HEVC/H.265 |
| Developer | MulticoreWare |
| Initial release | 2013 |
| Stable release | 4.1
/ 22 November 2024 |
| Written in | C++, x86 assembly |
| Standard | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) |
| Type | Video codec |
| License | GPL-2.0-or-later, or optionally an on-request commercial license |
| Website | x265 |
| Repository | |
x265 is an encoder for creating digital video streams in the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC/H.265) video compression format developed by the Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC). It is available as a command-line app or a software library, under the terms of GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2 or later; however, customers may request a commercial license.