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# kVTCompressionPropertyKey_RecommendedParallelizedSubdivisionMinimumFrameCount

The recommended minimum number of video frames for a given subdivision in a parallel encoding configuration.

```
let kVTCompressionPropertyKey_RecommendedParallelizedSubdivisionMinimumFrameCount: CFString
```

## Discussion

For best results, ensure that the total number of frames of a parallelized subdivision is greater than or equal to this value.

> Note:
> This configuration isn’t supported by all video encoders.

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