ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026
(Main)Information technology — Coded representation of immersive media — Part 15: Conformance testing for versatile video coding
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies a set of tests and procedures designed to indicate whether encoders or decoders meet the requirements specified in Rec. ITU-T H.266 | ISO/IEC 23090-3.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 23-Aug-2026
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 24-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 26-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 24-Aug-2026
Overview
ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026 specifies conformance testing procedures for versatile video coding (VVC) within immersive media applications. Developed by ISO and IEC, this international standard supports both encoding and decoding processes, ensuring their compliance with the requirements detailed in Rec. ITU-T H.266 | ISO/IEC 23090-3. Through well-defined test suites and standardized assessment methods, this part is fundamental for technology developers, manufacturers, and industry professionals working on VVC implementation and verification.
Key Topics
- Conformance Testing for VVC: Defines a set of normative tests and reference procedures for verifying the conformity of bitstreams and decoders against the VVC standard.
- Bitstream Conformance: Outlines processes to check if video bitstreams meet the specified syntax and semantic requirements of VVC.
- Decoder Conformance: Specifies procedures to verify that decoders produce the expected output order and timing as mandated by the standard.
- Test Bitstreams: Provides pre-defined test bitstreams with specific configurations and verification data (such as hash values and MD5 checksums), facilitating consistent benchmarking and validation.
- Reference Software: Utilizes VVC reference software, ensuring a common basis for compatibility checks.
- Profiles, Tiers, and Levels: Enables validation across various VVC profiles, tiers, and levels, including Main 10, Main 10 4:4:4, Main 12, and multilayer profiles.
- Static and Dynamic Testing: Includes both static (output order) and dynamic (timing) conformance checks, covering a wide range of decoding scenarios.
Applications
ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026 is critical for:
- Codec Development: Assisting hardware and software vendors in developing VVC-compliant encoders and decoders for use in immersive media and next-generation video services.
- Quality Assurance: Supporting testing and QA teams to verify the compliance and robustness of their VVC implementations prior to deployment.
- Interoperability: Facilitating seamless interoperability between equipment from different vendors by providing standardized conformity benchmarks.
- Certification: Serving as an authoritative reference for conformance certification, product validation, and regulatory compliance in media and entertainment technologies.
- Research and Education: Offering a practical framework for research institutions, educational organizations, and industry professionals involved in developing and evaluating innovative video coding technologies.
Related Standards
- ISO/IEC 23090-3 (VVC): The core standard specifying versatile video coding for immersive media.
- ISO/IEC 23090-16: Reference software used for conformance testing of VVC implementations.
- Rec. ITU-T H.266: The ITU-T recommendation harmonized with ISO/IEC 23090-3 for versatile video coding.
- ISO/IEC 23090 Series: A family of standards addressing various aspects of coded immersive media, including test material, reference software, and system integration.
Keywords: ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026, VVC conformance testing, versatile video coding, immersive media, ISO, video encoder testing, video decoder testing, H.266, bitstream validation, reference software.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology — Coded representation of immersive media — Part 15: Conformance testing for versatile video coding". This standard covers: This document specifies a set of tests and procedures designed to indicate whether encoders or decoders meet the requirements specified in Rec. ITU-T H.266 | ISO/IEC 23090-3.
This document specifies a set of tests and procedures designed to indicate whether encoders or decoders meet the requirements specified in Rec. ITU-T H.266 | ISO/IEC 23090-3.
ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.040.40 - Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO/IEC 23090-15:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 23090-15:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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