Historical Timeline of Video Coding Standards and Formats

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An in-depth white paper by Vcodex BV that provides a comprehensive timeline of the development of video coding standards and formats. It covers the evolution of major standards like MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.261, H.263, H.264, H.265/HEVC, and H.266/VVC, offering insights into their key features and historical context.

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