H.265+ encoding is widely used, and smart encoding continues to reduce storage costs

Release time:2026-08-21 00:00 Views:271 author:Xinlaida Security source:Industry trends
H.265+ encoding is widely used, and smart encoding continues to reduce storage costs
The new generation encoding technology significantly reduces the bit rate while ensuring image quality, and combined with intelligent scene recognition, can save considerable storage and bandwidth investment for medium and large projects.

Why encoding method is critical

In projects with a large number of points and a long retention period, storage costs often account for more than 30% of the total investment. Every improvement in encoding efficiency means that the same hard drive can be stored for longer, or that fewer disk slots can be used for the same number of days.

How smart coding works

  • Reduce the bitrate for still or low-interest areas in the picture;
  • Maintain a high code rate for moving targets and key areas to ensure details;
  • Dynamically adjust according to time period and scene, and automatically optimize low-light scenes at night.

Planning Points

The renovation project needs to confirm whether the NVR/platform supports the corresponding encoding format. When using different encoding devices in a mixed manner, it is recommended to plan channel groupings in a unified manner to facilitate capacity calculation and later maintenance.