uvg266 ☆
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Description:
Open-source VVC/H.266 encoder
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video encoding vvc h.266 multimedia
Install: brew install uvg266
About:
Uvg266 is a software-based VVC/H.266 video encoder designed for research and practical use. It provides a flexible and accessible implementation of the new VVC standard, enabling high compression efficiency for next-generation video applications. The tool is actively developed and supports a range of coding tools specified in the H.266 standard.
Key Features:
  • Open-source VVC/H.266 encoder implementation
  • Supports various VVC coding tools and profiles
  • Designed for both research and practical encoding tasks
  • Actively maintained by the Ultravideo group
Use Cases:
  • Encoding video content with next-generation VVC compression
  • Research and development in video coding standards
  • Benchmarking against other H.266 encoders
Alternatives:
  • x265 – x265 is a mature H.265/HEVC encoder, while Uvg266 targets the newer, more efficient VVC/H.266 standard.
  • VVenC – VVenC is another VVC encoder, offering a different implementation and feature set for comparison.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 12:00am 0 VERSION_BUMP abc370b2
Sep 11, 2024 10:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c5f8c7a9
Sep 28, 2023 1:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4694155f
Sep 22, 2023 9:17am 0 VERSION_BUMP 67e825d7
Feb 14, 2023 8:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP 79146707
Feb 14, 2023 8:51am 0 NEW 42b56d4e
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