noun | live streaming term
Short for key video frame
Keyframe noun (VIDEO ENCODING): a complete frame in a video stream that contains all the visual data needed to display the image, serving as a reference point for subsequent frames. Other frames (e.g., delta or predicted frames) depend on the keyframe to reconstruct the image.
Keyframe noun (CONFIGURATION PARAMETER): a setting in live streaming software that specifies the interval (in seconds or frames) between keyframes, impacting playback smoothness and synchronization with streaming platforms.
Common Usage:
Streaming platforms like Twitch or YouTube recommend setting the keyframe interval to 2 seconds for optimal playback and compatibility with their ingest servers.