Video Performance Guarantee (VPG)

What is Video Performance Guarantee (VPG)?

Video Performance Guarantee (VPG) is a standard established by the CompactFlash Association to ensure that media cards can handle the high data rates required for video recording. Specifically, VPG guarantees a minimum sustained write speed necessary for recording high-quality video without dropping frames. This is crucial for professionals and videographers who rely on uninterrupted, high-resolution video capture.

The VPG classes marked by the logos on the card (e.g., VPG200, VPG400) indicate the minimum number of megabytes per second (MB/s) that the card can write continuously. Higher VPG ratings are indicative of better performance enabling more demanding video formats like 4K as well as allowing high-frame-rate recordings to be captured reliably. This standard helps consumers select the appropriate memory card for their specific video recording needs ensuring compatibility and performance.  Learn more about VPG in the whitepaper below:

Whitepaper – Video Performance Guarantee Profile 4

CFA-Certified Media Cards that Support VPG Profiles

The following products from CFA Members are certified by CFA to support VPG classes VPG200 and VPG400.  For a card to support VPG, the card must pass the VPG certification test by CFA.  These cards will have the VPG certification logos – the clapboard logos with either 200 or 400 designators –  on their labels. Note that not all use cases and cameras/camera-modes require VPG.  Media cards without VPG support by CFA Members have gone through a separate self-compliance process according to CFA’s test guidelines and should work fine in non-VPG operations.  Refer to the camera manual to see if a VPG-supported card is required for your situation.

End users requiring VPG Profiles should choose media cards from this list.  This list will be updated in real-time as new products are introduced.

List of CFA-Certified VPG200 and VPG400 Media Cards (Rev 2025-01-14) [PDF]