This is the video codec, the mathematical algorithm used to compress the video data. stands for High Efficiency Video Coding , and x265 is the name of the popular open-source encoder that creates HEVC video streams.

So, if you are updating your media library, stop seeding the old 720p releases. Delete the massive, inefficient x264 files. Embrace the future of digital archiving. When Frank turns to the camera at the end of Season 2 and says, "Welcome to Washington," you will see the city glisten in perfect 10bit clarity—without a single artifact to distract you.

What’s New in This Updated Build

Standard video files utilize 8-bit color, which caps the display at 16.7 million colors. A expands this palette to over 1.07 billion colors .