The first video codec, H.261, was developed in the 1980s by the ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardization Sector). Since then, numerous codecs have been developed, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Some notable codecs include:
Preserves the exact digital master assets served by the streaming provider, ensuring no generation loss from re-recording. Architectural Impact of VP9 in WEB-DL Distribution
: The source type, meaning the file was losslessly downloaded directly from a streaming service without re-encoding the original video stream.