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LEAD VP8 Video Encoder

The LEAD VP8 Video Encoder Module contains DirectShow filters and codecs needed to create files with VP8 compression.

It contains everything needed to create WebM files. The WebM file format consists of VP8 Video and Vorbis Audio data stored in a MKV container. The LEAD Vorbis Audio Encoder is provided free of a redistribution license.

Alternatively, you can get the LEAD Streaming module, which includes this module.

The LEAD VP8 Video Encoder contains the following components:

Video Encoders

LEAD VP8 Encoder

Multiplexers

LEAD MKV Multiplexer

You need to unlock the LEAD VP8 Encoder to use the above filters and codecs in RELEASE mode. For more information, refer to Evaluation Mechanism Overview.