It's a codex for film files. As a newer version of ripping which are currently used, and most likely will fully take over the place of the old DivX. This is a lot better quality, and are very recomended for HD-tv rippings.
1: Hey, I downloaded some DivX movies last night.
2: What? Haven't you heard of x264?
1: No? What's that?
2: It's a lot better quality, but doesn't take the same size as a dvd.
1: Sounds good, perhaps I'll try that next time then.
2: What? Haven't you heard of x264?
1: No? What's that?
2: It's a lot better quality, but doesn't take the same size as a dvd.
1: Sounds good, perhaps I'll try that next time then.
by Philip Karlsen December 12, 2006