Founded in 1959, it is an excellent supplier of multimedia core products for personal computers in Japan, a well-known enterprise of advanced codec technology, and an image acceleration solution provider
Since the release of the first video editing system in 1998, Canopus has designed and launched hardware and software that has earned international acclaim for its high-quality video production and professionalism. As the undisputed leader in advanced codecs, Canopus is a research-driven company that continues to evolve all technologies based on the product itself. Canopus offers a full line of video capture and video editing products, providing image acceleration solutions to customers in 55 different countries through its corporate headquarters in Kobe, Japan, and subsidiaries in the United States, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Canopus is recognized as an industry leader in non-linear video editing products for its innovative hardware and software design. For example, Canopus products have an upgradable technology stack that leverages the processing power of the CPU to increase the speed and performance of the product as the computer speeds up – including real-time transitions, effects, and outputs. Canopus sets a new benchmark for performance, functionality, and stability, making it a favorite among video enthusiasts and professionals around the world.
Canopus is a leader in video technology solutions for personal computers, and it is actually made up of two parts: Canopus Co., Ltd. (CKK) and Canopus Corporation (CC). The original Canopus Co., Ltd., incorporated in Japan, is a successful high-tech company that pioneered digital signal processing technology and the design of high-speed digital analog circuits for PC editing boards. Canopus' highly qualified technicians continue to develop products that are technologically advanced, market-leading, and include a wide range of solutions. Recently, Canopus has further strengthened its dominance in the Japanese multimedia market with the advent of hardware and software products that digitally compress sound images. Thanks to its innovative prowess, Canopus has firmly established itself in the Japanese market as a leading supplier of multimedia core products for personal computers.
Canopus Corporation (CC) was founded in San Jose, California, to further expand Canopus' business by offering more multimedia products to a growing market. This multimedia includes a high-quality, high-performance graphics sound card and its accompanying software drivers. In order to gain faster market adoption, Canopus introduced his technology to the U.S. and refined it, eventually breaking into the North American market and the world. The two companies share a strong long-term partnership with the same commitment to the sharing of people and technology. In addition, CC also provides advanced technical services to CKK. This arrangement allows CC not only to have a large initial customer, but also to obtain a steady stream of revenue. Advanced technology and stable income make Canopus a leader in the multimedia market.
