GPEG2 is a real-time MPEG-2 encoder that utilizes the computing power of GPUs. It speeds up video and image encoding and offers free MJPEG and 2-minute Full MPEG usage.
One of the key benefits of the GPEG2 video codec is that it can be registered into Windows multimedia drivers, and easily integrated with a variety of applications using DirectShow, including popular ones like Adobe Premiere and Virtual Dub. This means that existing video players, such as Windows Media Player and Media Player Classic, can also leverage the power of GPEG2.
The codec supports several levels and profiles, and can handle source formats ranging from Limited Definition (VCR quality) to Full HDTV (720P or 1080P). At each level, there is a range of 1 Mbit / s to 50 Mbit / s bitrates, providing significant flexibility and scalability for different types of projects.
To give an idea of performance, on low definition (624x252), the GPEG2 codec can deliver up to 371 FPS on an ATI Radeon HD4870. Even on high definition (1440x1080), the same card can still provide highly impressive performance, with up to 57 FPS.
It's also worth noting that the GPEG2 codec offers a free option for MJPEG, with Full MPEG available for up to 2 minutes. Overall, given its powerful performance, flexibility, and compatibility, the GPEG2 codec is an excellent choice for professionals working with video and image encoding projects of all kinds.
Version 2.01: Now you can use MJPEG for free and Full MPEG for 2 minutes.