While the original MIDV488 used a variant of H.265 (HEVC), the version jumps to a lightweight derivative of Versatile Video Coding (VVC/H.266) . This reduces file sizes by an additional 30-40% without sacrificing visual fidelity. A 90-minute 4K movie that previously took 25 GB can now fit into 15 GB with identical perceptual quality.
. While the content itself was originally produced for standard distribution, newer "4K" versions refer to high-definition remasters or upscale releases designed for modern displays. Technical Details of "4K New" Releases midv488 4k new