VP9 is an open, royalty-free video compression codec developed by Google.
YouTube videos are compressed with VP9, which consumes only half the bandwidth compared to common codecs. VP9 can play 4K (2160p) videos in addition to FHD.
Features
Our original computer algorithm “DMNA” is used to achieve high image quality, high speed, small size, and low power consumption.
Supports the common API for VP codecs (VP8, VP9), so it can be operated by replacing the decoder.
Optimized for Intel x86 and ARM Cortex-A series (ARMv7, ARMv8)
Also optimized for other various processors.
Specification
Supported Profile
Profile ０
Input Data
VP9 bit stream
Output Data
YCbCr 4:2:0 8 bit planar
Resolution
4096 x 2176 30p (max.)
API Interface
Supports common APIs of VP Codec (VP8, VP9)
This IP supports both color spaces of YCbCr and YUV.
