![]() ⚙️ How to choose the best encoder for streaming Read our comparison guide to help you choose between a software or hardware encoder. Software encoders tend to be cheaper (or free) and easier to get started with, but hardware encoders are more reliable and faster at encoding. One isn’t better than the other they each have benefits and disadvantages to consider. Hardware encoders are external pieces of equipment that you can hook up to your computer that don’t take resources from your PC. Software encoders are programs you install on your computer that use your computer’s resources to run. Encoders use codecs to perform the encoding process.Įncoders can either be software or hardware. Examples of codecs are H.264, HVEC and VP9. Codec: A codec is video compression technology short for “coder-decoder” that discards visual and audio data that doesn’t affect a video’s appearance.An example of transcoding would be lowering the video’s resolution from 1080p to 720p before it appears on the end platform. Transcoding: Transcoding is taking an already-encoded video, decoding or decompressing it to make alterations, then re-compressing it before delivery.An example of an encoder is either hardware like Teradek or software like OBS Studio. Encoding: Encoding is compressing a raw video file so it can be played in a digital format.These three terms are similar but mean different things: ![]() You might hear the words “encoding,” “transcoding,” or “codec” thrown around when learning about live streaming. ![]()
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