At first glance, the concept seems absurd. We are conditioned to believe that a "good quality" movie starts at 1.5 GB for 1080p. How could a file smaller than a dozen high-resolution photos taken on an iPhone possibly deliver a watchable two-hour film? The answer lies in the magic of the codec, also known as H.265.
For users in regions with data caps or limited bandwidth, these ultra-compressed files are a lifeline for entertainment. Even at 100MB, HEVC can often maintain a decent 720p or 1080p resolution, making it "good enough" for viewing on smartphones or small tablets where the lack of detail is less noticeable. 100mb hevc movies
HEVC achieves these tiny file sizes through advanced "interframe compression," which groups pixels into Coding Tree Units (CTUs) At first glance, the concept seems absurd