PyTorch Recommends TorchCodec for Media Decode and Encode
A PyTorch blog post outlines the evolution of its media processing landscape. It advises using TorchCodec for decoding or encoding images, video, and audio, and TorchVision for transforming images and video. The post frames these as the recommended tools within the PyTorch ecosystem for media workflows.
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