YUV

What is YUV?

YUV is a color format that separates brightness (Y) from color information (UV). It’s used in video compression and broadcasting to reduce the amount of data needed for video transmission.

What does YUV stand for?

YUV stands for Luminance (Y) and Chrominance (U and V).

What are the benefits of YUV?

• Efficient compression of video data.
• Better bandwidth usage through the separation of brightness and color.
• Grayscale compatibility with older displays.

What is the difference between YUV and YPbPr?

YUV is used in analog video encoding. YPbPr is the analog component of YUV used in consumer devices like HDTVs.

Why is YUV better than RGB?

YUV requires less bandwidth, can perform color compression without noticeable quality loss, and is compatible with grayscale devices.