Splashtop unveils AI-powered codec for 4K remote work

Splashtop has launched an AI-optimised codec for its remote access software, targeting high-resolution workflows used in live broadcasting, video production and other motion-heavy remote work.

The company said the codec adjusts how it compresses and transmits visual data in real time. It said the system adapts to network constraints and to what is happening on screen. Splashtop positioned the change as a way to keep remote sessions stable and responsive when production moves outside fixed studio environments.

Splashtop said the codec sits inside its remote access product across devices, operating systems and deployment environments. The company said it has integrated the feature across all tiers of its encrypted remote access offering, including consumer plans.

Performance claims

Splashtop cited internal performance testing on systems with graphics processors that it described as capable. It said several remote access tools reached 60 frames per second at 1080p in its tests. It said only Splashtop consistently sustained 60 frames per second at 4K resolution.

The company also claimed ultra-high frame rate options, with support up to 240 frames per second. It linked the higher frame rate settings to workflows that rely on smooth motion and responsive interaction.

Splashtop also described results on systems with limited graphics resources. It said it used less bandwidth at higher resolutions while maintaining competitive performance. It pointed to scenarios where hardware acceleration was available, saying it maintained performance on par with other tools while using less bandwidth at 4K resolution.

In software-only scenarios, Splashtop said the codec prioritised efficiency. It said it delivered near-comparable frame rates while reducing bandwidth usage. The company framed that as a way to make high-resolution remote work more practical on constrained systems.

Cloud desktops

Splashtop extended its claims to virtual desktop and cloud setups. It said it tested the codec in Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments with and without graphics acceleration. Splashtop said it delivered higher frame rates than other remote access solutions during general interactive use.

It also described video playback results where it said performance converged across tools in some scenarios. In those cases, Splashtop said it recorded significantly lower bandwidth consumption. The company presented network efficiency as a key consideration alongside responsiveness in virtual desktop deployments.

How it works

Splashtop attributed the results to several techniques in its remote access pipeline. It cited dynamic bitrate adaptation and content-aware prioritisation of active regions on screen. It also referenced capture techniques designed to reduce unnecessary data transmission during interactive use.

The company said the codec forms part of a broader remote access experience aimed at visually sensitive work. It said the platform supports Retina 5K sessions, accurate colour reproduction, high-fidelity audio, and responsive input for stylus-based and multi-monitor workflows.

The announcement comes as media and entertainment teams increase the use of remote production and distributed editing setups. That shift has put more scrutiny on latency, frame rates and network consumption during remote access sessions.

"Remote production demands consistency under pressure," said Mark Lee, CEO and Co-Founder, Splashtop. "Whether teams are working in a studio, on location, or through virtual desktops, performance has to hold up. Our AI-optimized codec is designed to deliver that reliability while pushing the limits of what remote access can support."

Splashtop said the codec is available now across its remote access tiers and deployment environments.