transzkódolás

Transzkódolás, often anglicized as transcoding, is the process of converting digital data from one format to another. This is commonly encountered in media, where audio or video files are changed to a different codec, container format, or bitrate. For instance, a high-definition video file might be transcoded into a lower-resolution format suitable for streaming on a mobile device or for playback on older hardware. Similarly, audio files can be transcoded from one compression format to another to reduce file size or improve compatibility.

The primary motivations behind transzkódolás include ensuring compatibility across different devices and software, optimizing for bandwidth limitations, and reducing storage requirements. Different codecs employ various compression techniques, and transcoding allows users to select a codec that best suits their needs. This process is crucial for delivering content efficiently across the internet and for making media accessible on a wide range of platforms. It involves decoding the original file and then re-encoding it into the desired new format, which can be computationally intensive.