Licensing Question About x264 And MPEG Distribution

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Hi All,

From VideoLAN website, it is written that "x264 is a free software library and application for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format, and is released under the terms of the GNU GPL."

I guess Handbrake uses x264 to produce video in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC videos as well.


First, am I required to get a license from MPEG-LA before I have the right to produce videos in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format with VLC (hardsub) or Handbrake?

Besides, if I want to freely distribute (copy and transfer) videos produced with VLC or Handbrake in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format, for non-commercial purpose to other people, am I required to get a license from MPEG-LA?

Furthermore, if I want to freely upload videos produced with VLC or Handbrake in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format, for non-commercial purpose to online video platform such as YouTube, am I required to get a license from MPEG-LA?

I couldn't found any official document or information regarding these matters from VideoLAN and Handbrake website.

Thanks and may all be well and happy!

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https://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=156849