Hikvision has launched Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that reduces storage costs by an average of 30 to 50 percent without compromising the quality of critical footage. The technology is built on the H.265 standard and uses Hikvision’s large-scale Guanlan AI model, extending its role from video analytics to the encoding path itself.
How Guanlan Encoding Works
Traditional codecs treat all pixels equally, forcing operators to choose between high-resolution images or storage efficiency. Guanlan Encoding ends this trade-off by identifying key elements in a scene — such as people and vehicles — and preserving them at full clarity through precise region-of-interest (ROI) segmentation. Background data is compressed at high ratios.
The technology combines two complementary modes. Dynamic sensing adapts bitrate allocation in real time to maintain detail in complex, fast-moving scenes. Static optimization applies high compression to low-motion footage, reducing some frames to just tens of bytes. Together, they shift video encoding from a one-size-fits-all model to an intelligent, on-demand approach.
“Storage efficiency has always come at the cost of quality — until now. Guanlan Encoding looks at the picture first, then decides what is worth keeping at maximum clarity.”
Jason Yang, Vice President of International Business Center at Hikvision
Proven Storage Savings Across Diverse Scenes
Internal comparison tests between standard H.265 encoding and Guanlan Encoding showed consistent bitrate savings across various environments. In a cafeteria over 24 hours, savings reached 49 percent amid fluctuating activity. An office complex entrance during peak hours recorded 42 percent savings over 30 minutes. A company lobby in a standard indoor setting achieved 38 percent over two hours, while a busy commercial street with high complexity saw 18 percent savings over one hour.
Compatibility and Availability
Because Guanlan Encoding is based on the H.265 standard, it works seamlessly with existing H.265 decoders from Hikvision or third parties and supports advanced AI analytics. The encoding format, frame rate, and video resolution remain unchanged, making adoption easy for new or existing projects. The technology is currently supported in Hikvision DeepinView(X) network cameras and PTZ cameras, Ultra series, ColorVu 3.0 cameras, and DVRs, with plans to expand to more product lines. It suits a wide range of environments, from corporate campuses and retail chains to public facilities and critical infrastructure.
Future Outlook
By integrating artificial intelligence directly into the codec, Guanlan Encoding represents a step toward a future where every byte of video is captured, compressed, and stored based on understanding and context. This is a shift from pixel-based compression to meaning-based compression. For more information, visit the Guanlan Encoding page online or contact a Hikvision regional representative for a live demo.
