Coding tree unit

ID: coding-tree-unit

The term "coding tree unit" (CTU) is commonly associated with video compression, particularly in the context of the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard, also known as H.265. In HEVC, a coding tree unit is the basic unit of partitioning the image for encoding and decoding purposes. Here are some key points about coding tree units: 1. **Structure**: A CTU can be thought of as a square block of pixels, typically varying in size.

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