Licensing Question About x264 And MPEG Distribution
Posted: 14 May 2021 03:02
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!
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!