# Understanding NDI Formats

NDI allows manufacturers and developers to integrate support for different **NDI** **Formats** into their products. The formats correspond to various specifications, including supported codecs, bandwidth usage, and glass-to-glass latency.\
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While **any NDI integration should guarantee the most fundamental interoperability aspects**, it is usually relevant to communicate and share technical details regarding the NDI formats your products support, as this will facilitate the user's experience when connecting through NDI. 

**Currently, there are three NDI Formats available to integrate.** Click the cards to access detailed instructions and recommendations that are crafted to optimize your communication and design approach when referring to**:**

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Sending (encoding) NDI streams in NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 is exclusive to products licensing and integrating [**NDI Advanced**](https://ndi.video/for-developers/ndi-advanced/).
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## Referring to NDI formats

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The only correct way to refer to these is **formats**. Variations like "flavors," "types," and "codecs" are technically inaccurate and can lead to misinterpretation from the user's perspective.
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Here is how you **can** mention support for a specific NDI Format (we are using NDI HX3 as an example):

* "Our product encodes/decodes/sends/receives/supports NDI HX3."
* "Our product encodes/decodes/sends/receives/supports the NDI HX3 format."
* "Product XYZ is certified for NDI HX3." (in case your product is [NDI Certified](https://ndi.video/ndi-certified/).)

Note that formats should always include **NDI** before the specific format nomenclature. You should **not** add other specs directly to the format (e.g., NDI HX3 4K60p), instead phrasing it like (we are using NDI HX3 as an example):&#x20;

* "Product XYZ can stream in 4K60p through NDI HX3."
* Product XYZ supports NDI HX3 in 4K60p."
* “Our device supports NDI HX3, enabling you to send 4K60p video with minimal latency and less bitrate.”

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If you require additional guidelines or have any specific questions, please feel free to contact us at <marketing@ndi.video>.
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