AVC/H.264: Ultra-fast encode-decode in broadcast-quality: MainConcept

AVC/H.264 is an ideal choice for maximum compatibility with nearly any video device or service. And, MainConcept^® AVC/H.264 is the best choice for superior visual quality, blazingly fast performance and reliability you can trust. MainConcept AVC/H.264 SDK delivers maximum flexibility straight out of the box, offering feature-rich options for OTT Streaming and Broadcast, robust low-latency support, and it is compliant with all broadcast profiles for professional video production.

Product Highlights

Pre-configured encoding profiles
Numerous ready-to-use encoding templates, including streaming formats like DASH-264, Apple HLS, HTML5 and Adobe Flash, and professional camcorders like Sony XAVC and Panasonic AVC-Ultra are included in the SDK.

Seamless hardware encoding and decoding
Hardware-based AVC/H.264 encoding and decoding are compatible with Intel CPUs (3rd Generation Intel Core Processors and newer) and NVIDIA GPUs using the renowned MainConcept API.

Optimized decoding
Optimized AVC/H.264 decoding with improved multi-instance behavior and up to 10% better performance.

SVR360*
Go beyond the resolution limits in AVC/H.264 and encode 360/VR spheres in virtually unlimited resolution, to transmit the best possible quality—regardless of the projection method and zoom level of the viewing device.

Frame-Accurate Smart Rendering*
Encoder wrapper component providing AVC/H.264 Smart Rendering functionality for frame-accurate editing, cutting, and smart copy.

Stream-analyzing API*
VESA API support in AVC/H.264 Decoder allows in-depth analysis of stream parameters, such as buffer, picture, slice, macroblock levels and many more.

HDR conversion
Output in SDR or two HDR formats, you can also convert between the formats in real-time. PQ/HDR-10 to HLG, HLG to PQ/HDR-10, PQ/HDR-10 to SDR conversion as well as full support for SMPTE-2086 metadata complete the decoder’s feature set.

^*Optional features

Related Products

SDKs: Dolby Digital Plus SDK (Professional), OTT Content Creation, Transcoding SDK
Technologies: ARM, GStreamer, Hardware Encoding with Intel QSV
Applications: TotalCode Studio, FFmpeg Plugins, Live Encoder, MainConcept 2GO

AVC/H.264 Encoder SDK

AVC Video Encoder package supporting up to 4:2:0 8-bit, up to level 5.2 (4K60). Direct access to NVIDIA NVENC if present on the system. Includes related audio and multiplexing components for formats that use MPEG-Transport Stream like Blu Ray, or MP4/MOV.

AVC/H.264 Encoder SDK Broadcast

AVC Video Encoder package with support for up to 4:2:2 10-bit (plus 4:2:0 8-bit), up to level 6.2 (8K). Direct access to NVIDIA NVENC if present on the system. Includes audio and multiplexing components for formats such as MPEG-2 Transport Stream, MP4/MOV, and MXF formats like P2 and XAVC.

Encoder Addons

SVR360 for AVC/H.264 Encoder Broadcast	Allows encoding in virtually unlimited resolution, specifically designed to meet the needs of 360/VR applications.
AVC/H.264 Smart Rendering	Available for AVC/H.264 Encoder SDK and AVC/H.264 Encoder SDK Broadcast. Provides functionality for frame-accurate editing, cutting, and smart copy to speed up conversion of AVC source content.

AVC/H.264 Decoder SDK

AVC Video Decoder package that supports up to 4:2:0 8-bit video up to level 5.2 (4K60), hardware decoding, and audio and demultiplexing components for formats that use MPEG-TS or MP4/MOV.

AVC/H.264 Decoder SDK Broadcast

AVC Video Decoder package that supports up to 4:4:4 12-bit video in unlimited resolution and HDR conversion, with audio and demultiplexing components for formats that use MPEG-2 Transport Stream, MP4/MOV, and MXF like XAVC, P2 and more.