Hikvision Unveils AI-Powered Guanlan Encoding, Revolutionizing Video Storage with Up to 50% Cost Savings

Hikvision has announced a groundbreaking advancement in video compression: Guanlan Encoding. This innovative AI-powered technology promises an average of 30% to 50% storage savings, all while meticulously preserving critical footage quality. As surveillance systems grow in complexity – with soaring resolutions, expanding channel counts, and longer retention periods – the escalating cost of storage has become a primary concern for the video security industry.

Built upon the robust H.265 international standard and leveraging Hikvision’s formidable Guanlan Large-Scale AI Model, Guanlan Encoding seamlessly extends the power of AI from video analytics directly into the compression pipeline. For large-scale security deployments, this intelligent encoding solution could halve HDD requirements, drastically reduce rack space, and significantly cut long-term power consumption, leading to a substantial reduction in total cost of ownership across an entire project’s lifecycle.

Keep the Focus, Drastically Cut Storage

Traditional video codecs apply uniform compression across every pixel, forcing security operators to make a difficult choice between superior image definition and efficient storage. Guanlan Encoding eradicates this dilemma. The technology intelligently identifies and prioritizes crucial objects within a scene – such as people and vehicles – meticulously preserving their full clarity through advanced Region of Interest (ROI) segmentation. Concurrently, it applies ultra-high compression to redundant background data, ensuring vital information remains uncompromised.

“Storage efficiency has almost always come at the cost of quality – until now,” stated Jason Yang, Vice President of Hikvision International Business Center. “Guanlan Encoding looks at the picture first – then decides what’s worth keeping in full clarity.”

This sophisticated technology integrates two complementary operational modes. Dynamic Sensing adaptively allocates bitrate in real time, guaranteeing the preservation of intricate details in complex, fast-moving scenes. Conversely, Static Optimization applies extreme compression to still or low-motion footage, reducing some frames to a mere few dozen bytes. Together, these modes transform video encoding from a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach into an intelligent, encode-on-demand system.

Proven Performance Across Diverse Environments

Rigorous internal comparative tests pitting conventional H.265 against Guanlan Encoding have consistently demonstrated remarkable bitrate savings across a range of real-world scenarios:

• Canteen (24 hours): A significant 49% savings observed during full-day traffic fluctuations.
• Office park entrance (30 minutes): Achieved 42% savings during peak traffic hours.
• Corporate lobby (2 hours): Delivered 38% savings in a typical indoor corporate setting.
• Busy commercial street (1 hour): Recorded 18% savings even in a highly complex, high-activity urban environment.

Seamless Integration, Zero Migration Hassle

A key advantage of Guanlan Encoding is its foundation on the widely adopted H.265 standard. This ensures seamless compatibility with existing H.265 decoders, both Hikvision’s own and third-party devices, while fully supporting advanced AI analytics. Critically, encoding format, frame rate, and resolution remain unchanged, making adoption incredibly straightforward for both new installations and upgrading existing projects.

Broad Availability Across Hikvision’s Portfolio

Guanlan Encoding is already supported across a wide array of Hikvision’s product lines, including DeepinView(X)-Series Network and PTZ Cameras, Ultra-Series Cameras, Cameras with ColorVu 3.0, and DVRs, with continuous expansion planned for more devices. This versatile technology is perfectly suited for diverse environments, from expansive enterprise campuses and multi-location retail chains to bustling public venues and highly secure critical facilities.

By embedding artificial intelligence directly into the core of the video codec, Guanlan Encoding signifies a pivotal leap towards a future where every byte of video is captured, compressed, and stored with deliberate intent. This paradigm shift moves beyond mere compression by pixel to true compression by meaning. To delve deeper into this transformative technology, visit the Guanlan Encoding webpage, or connect with your regional Hikvision representative to arrange a live demonstration.

About Hikvision

Established in 2001, Hikvision is a global leader in integrated security and scenario-based digitalization. Driven by the advancements of the AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT), the company remains dedicated to serving a multitude of industries with its cutting-edge machine perception and artificial intelligence technologies. Guided by core values of ‘Professionalism, Reliability, and Integrity’, Hikvision continuously innovates to better perceive and understand the world. It empowers visionary decision-makers and practitioners globally to collaborate in enhancing safety and fostering sustainable development. The company’s business flourishes through technologies deeply rooted in innovation and an increasingly diverse portfolio of AIoT products and solutions. With an open ecosystem, Hikvision empowers the industry and advances alongside its partners. Currently, Hikvision provides products and services to over 180 countries and regions. In 2025, Hikvision’s revenue was RMB 92.51 billion (USD 12.95 billion).