Zoom Video Codec

Zoom Video Codec plays a critical role in ensuring smooth video communication by optimizing the data flow. The system adapts in real-time to varying bandwidths, ensuring users can experience high-quality video even on unstable networks. By compressing video streams, it reduces the data load, which is particularly useful in large meetings and webinars. Below is a general outline of how Zoom’s video compression works:

• Dynamic adjustment based on available bandwidth
• Automatic resolution and frame rate reduction in poor network conditions
• Support for both hardware and software encoding

Compression Methods are essential to minimize data usage while maintaining video quality. Zoom uses a combination of techniques for efficient streaming:

1. Temporal compression: Reducing frame size by encoding only the differences between consecutive frames.
2. Spatial compression: Lowering the image resolution while retaining clarity within each frame.

“The goal of video compression is not only to preserve video quality but also to ensure minimal latency and reduce the burden on network resources.”