H.264 is a widely used video compression standard designed to reduce the size of digital video while maintaining good visual quality. It compresses video by removing redundant information within individual frames and across consecutive frames, making video files more efficient to store and transmit.
H.264 is commonly used for streaming, video conferencing, digital television, surveillance systems, Blu-ray media, and online video platforms. Its balance between compression efficiency, image quality, and compatibility has made it one of the most widely supported video codecs across cameras, computers, mobile devices, and playback systems.