RFC 7742 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2016
WED · 29 JUL 2026
WebRTC Video Processing and Codec Requirements
Overview
RFC 7742, “WebRTC Video Processing and Codec Requirements”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2016 by A.B. Roach. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This specification provides the requirements and considerations for WebRTC applications to send and receive video across a network. It specifies the video processing that is required as well as video codecs and their parameters.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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