
vvenc
VVenC implements software encoding for H.266/VVC video, with encode modes and configurable presets described in its project.

About vvenc
VVenC is the Fraunhofer Versatile Video Encoder, a software implementation for H.266/VVC video encoding. A working CMake installation is required to build the software, and the project points to its wiki for build information, usage documentation and performance.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Five predefined quality/speed presets
- Perceptual optimization based on the XPSNR visual model
- Frame-level and task-based parallelization
- Single-pass and two-pass rate control for variable bit-rate encoding
- Default floating-point contraction can cause output mismatches between platforms or compiler versions.
vvenc at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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