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Free Sample UYVY Files Download
Download free sample UYVY image files to test video processing workflows and multimedia applications using this widely supported YUV 4:2:2 pixel format.
What Is This Tool?
This resource provides free sample files in the UYVY format, a packed YUV 4:2:2 image representation. These samples help developers and users test video capture, processing, and encoding scenarios where UYVY is commonly used.
How to Use This Tool?
- Download UYVY sample files to evaluate video capture and processing pipelines
- Use samples for testing GPU/ASIC-accelerated video effects and framebuffer workflows
- Apply files as input for encoders, decoders, and video APIs before compression
- Experiment with offline transcoding and raw video frame manipulation
Key Features
- Uncompressed 8-bit Y'CbCr 4:2:2 packed pixel format
- Efficient pixel storage in U0 Y0 V0 Y1 order for pairs of pixels
- Preserves full horizontal luminance detail for sharp image quality
- Supported by many video capture devices, APIs, and libraries
- Lower memory and bandwidth usage compared to full RGB color
Examples
- Capturing live video input using UYVY frames from a camera or capture card
- Processing frames in real-time with hardware acceleration preserving luminance data
- Using UYVY format in FFmpeg or V4L2 applications prior to encoding
- Transcoding stored raw UYVY video frames for offline editing
Common Use Cases
- Live video capture and streaming with multimedia pipelines
- Intermediate framebuffer format in hardware-accelerated video processing
- Input/output format for video API workflows and encoding tools
- Storage of raw video frames for offline processing and analysis
Tips & Best Practices
- Remember that UYVY uses 4:2:2 chroma subsampling, which reduces horizontal color resolution
- Convert UYVY files to RGB format when required for display or compatibility with image tools
- Be cautious of the specific component byte order to avoid interoperability issues
- Use these samples to validate hardware and software that support UYVY format handling
Limitations
- Reduced horizontal chroma resolution due to 4:2:2 subsampling may impact color accuracy
- Uncompressed nature results in large frame sizes compared to compressed video codecs
- Requires conversion to RGB for display and many image processing applications
- Component ordering differs from similar formats like YUY2, which can cause compatibility errors
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UYVY format used for?
- UYVY is mainly used for video capture, intermediate video processing, and as an input/output format for video APIs and encoders before compression.
- Why does UYVY have lower memory usage than RGB?
- Because UYVY employs 4:2:2 chroma subsampling, it reduces the color resolution horizontally, lowering memory and bandwidth requirements compared to full 4:4:4 RGB.
- Do UYVY files require conversion for display?
- Yes, UYVY files generally need to be converted to RGB format for display or use in many image-processing tools.
Key Terminology
- UYVY
- A packed Y'CbCr 4:2:2 pixel format with 8-bit components storing interleaved U, Y, and V bytes per horizontal pixel pair.
- Chroma Subsampling
- Technique reducing color detail in images by sampling chrominance components at lower resolution than luminance.
- Framebuffer
- A memory buffer containing pixel data used in video processing and display pipelines.