VP9

VP9 is a video compression format developed by Google as a successor to VP8. It is open and royalty-free, and part of the WebM project. VP9 offers improved compression efficiency, enabling better video quality at lower bitrates. It supports higher resolutions, including 4K and 8K, and is designed to compete with formats like H.265/HEVC. VP9 is widely used on platforms like YouTube for high-definition streaming. It is supported by various web browsers and media players, contributing to its adoption. VP9 is also used in the WebM container format, which is open-source and widely supported. The format focuses on efficient compression for modern video applications without proprietary licenses.