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VIDEO FORMATS – MEANING, TYPES AND EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW

Every video clip you watch on your smartphone, computer, television, or tablet
has a unique file format. You must grasp how each video format works if you want
your videos to function well on any platform. A video format for web
development, for example, will differ from the format you use for social
networking. Continue reading to learn how to select the best format for you.

Table of Contents

 * What is a Video File Format?
 * What Are the Most Common Video Formats?
   * MP4
   * MOV (QuickTime Movie) 
   * WMV
   * Audio Video Interleave (AVI)
   * AVCHD
   * FLV, F4V, and SWF
   * MKV player for MAC
   * WEBM or HTML5
   * MPEG-2
 * How to Choose a Video File Format
 * Difference Between a Video Codec and a Video Container and a Video File
   Format
   * Video File Format
   * Video Codec
   * Video Container
 * How to Change a Video Format
 * How do I Know The Format of a Video File
 * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
   * How many types of video formats are there?
   * Which is the best video format?
   * What’s the difference between an MP3 and an MP4?
   * What’s the difference between a MOV and an MP4?
   * What’s the difference between WebM and MP4
   * How do you convert popular file types?
   * Conclusion


WHAT IS A VIDEO FILE FORMAT?

Any video file has two components: a container and a codec. The video format is
the container for music, video, subtitles, and other metadata. A codec is a
program that encodes and decodes multimedia data like audio and video.

A video codec encodes and compresses the video, while an audio codec does the
same with sound while making a video. The encoded video and audio are then
synced and saved in a file format media container.


WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON VIDEO FORMATS?

Here are the most common digital video formats and how one can frequently use
them:


MP4

The most prevalent video file format is MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14). MP4, Apple’s
preferred format, is compatible with most other devices. It stores video, audio,
and text files using the MPEG-4 encoding process, but it has a lesser resolution
than some others. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram videos look great in
MP4.


MOV (QUICKTIME MOVIE) 

Although MOV (QuickTime Movie) files store high-quality video, audio, and
effects, they can be fairly large. MOV files were created by Apple for QuickTime
Player and use MPEG-4 encoding to play with QuickTime for Windows. Facebook and
YouTube both accept MOV, which works great for viewing TV.


WMV

The WMV (Windows Media Viewer) files, like MOV files, have good video quality
and a huge file size. Microsoft created WMV for Windows Media Player. Apple
users can see these videos because YouTube supports WMV, but they need first
download Windows Media Player for Apple. Remember that WMV does not let you
choose your aspect ratio.


AUDIO VIDEO INTERLEAVE (AVI)

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) works with practically every web browser on
Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs. Audio Video Interleave, which Microsoft created,
has the highest quality but also the largest file sizes. YouTube supports it,
and it works nicely for watching TV.


AVCHD

Advanced Video Coding High Definition is a high-definition video coding program.
These files were created for Panasonic and Sony digital camcorders, and they
compress for convenient storage without sacrificing quality.


FLV, F4V, AND SWF

Although the FLV, F4V, and SWF (Shockwave Flash) video codecs were created for
Flash Player, they are frequently used to broadcast videos on YouTube. iOS
devices do not support Flash.


MKV PLAYER FOR MAC

Matroska Multimedia Container happens to be a free and open-source multimedia
container format that was developed in Russia. It can play almost any codec,
although many programs don’t support it. If you plan to watch your video on a TV
or computer with an open-source media player like VLC or Miro, MKV is a good
choice.


WEBM OR HTML5

These formats are ideal for embedding videos on your personal or professional
website. They have to load quickly and stream smoothly since they are small
files.


MPEG-2

MPEG-2 with an H.262 codec is the way to go if you want to burn your video to a
DVD.


HOW TO CHOOSE A VIDEO FILE FORMAT

You should select a file format based on the quality of your video. The video
should meet the minimum quality requirements, but no more. Downloading,
converting youtube to text, sharing, and managing high-quality videos is
difficult. It would be best to consider how you intend to view the video files.
All browsers, applications, or devices do not support a specific video format.

Consider the following scenarios before deciding on a video format:

 * Choose a file format for online videos that are supported by the majority of
   web browsers. Your video will be played natively in the browser this way.
   Browser-friendly video formats include MP4 and WEBM.

 * Choose a format with high-quality video that has a decent possibility of
   being used in the future for home video recordings. Enterprise-controlled
   proprietary file formats are less future-proof than open-source file formats.
   That category is well-suited to MP4 or AVI formats.

 * Choose a format that is compatible with Windows for Windows apps. WMV is an
   excellent option. In this instance.


DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VIDEO CODEC AND A VIDEO CONTAINER AND A VIDEO FILE FORMAT

Here are the differences:


VIDEO FILE FORMAT

The Video file Format is made up of 2 kinds: 

 * a codec
 * and a container.


VIDEO CODEC

A video codec (the name codec originates from “enCOde / DECode”) is a protocol
for encoding and decoding video. H.264, MPEG-4, and DivX are examples of common
codecs. A well-designed codec has high efficiency or the capacity to maintain
quality while shrinking the file size.


VIDEO CONTAINER

The container format specifies how the metadata and data in a file are
organized, not how the video is encoded (which the codec determines). The
metadata and compressed video data encoded with the codec are stored in the
container file. The file’s extension reflects the container format, also
referred to as “the format.”.AVI,.MP4, and.MOV are common container types.
Container formats can be combined with a variety of codecs to determine which
devices and programs the file is compatible with.


HOW TO CHANGE A VIDEO FORMAT

To alter the format of a video, follow these steps:

 * Step 1: Open Format Factory

 * Step 2. Select a suitable video format from the Video section on the left
   panel, and your video files will be converted to that format.

 * Step 3: Select the media file you want to convert with our free video
   converter by clicking the Add File button, then click the Open button. After
   that, you can choose video quality and size from the Profile drop-down menu
   if you want.

 * Step 4: To begin the media file converting process, pick the OK option and
   then the Start button. You may also use third-party video converters no
   watermark to save your file in another format quickly.


HOW DO I KNOW THE FORMAT OF A VIDEO FILE

Right On Mac, do well to right-click the video file as you click “Get Info”,
after which, underneath, there’s the “More Info,” you ought to see both the
video and audio codec. 

On Windows, do well to right-click the file while you click “Properties”. Right
under the “Details” tab, you get to see the file format and codecs made use of.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)


HOW MANY TYPES OF VIDEO FORMATS ARE THERE?

Here are the most regular video file types are:

 * WEBM.
 * MPG, . MP2, . MPEG, . MPE, . MPV.
 * OGG.
 * MP4, . M4P, . M4V.
 * AVI, . WMV.
 * MOV, . QT.
 * FLV, . SWF.
 * AVCHD.


WHICH IS THE BEST VIDEO FORMAT?

Regrettably, there is no such thing as a “best” video format. The optimal video
format for you is determined by how you want to balance video quality and file
size. Some codecs are exceedingly tiny and ideal for streaming video over the
internet, but they are of poor quality. Other formats are high-quality and ideal
for commercial videography, although they are somewhat huge.


WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN MP3 AND AN MP4?

These two file types are fundamentally distinct, despite their similar names.
MP3 is an audio-only container that stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer III. This
format compresses audio files to make storing sound bites and music easier and
more versatile. On the other hand, an MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a multimedia
container that can hold audio, video, still images, subtitles, and text.


WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MOV AND AN MP4?

MOV is a video file type created exclusively for Apple’s QuickTime player. This
huge format is ideal for video editing or watching on a larger screen. MP4s are
a universal file format that can be played on almost any streaming platform, and
their compressed nature makes them smaller and easier to manage. It’s common to
have to convert videos from MOV to MP4 in order to distribute them. 


WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEBM AND MP4

When uploading videos for streaming, use webM as its widely supported in HTML5
and is compatible with all modern browsers. Choose mp4 if you need a higher
quality video and want your video to work with more browsers.


HOW DO YOU CONVERT POPULAR FILE TYPES?

You may effortlessly convert MP3 audio files to MP4 video material with Premiere
Pro. Drag and drop them into your editing timeline to include them in your most
recent video creation. It’s also simple to convert videos between different file
types, such as from MOV to MP4. You can add practically any sort of video file
to your project timeline and then export it in the format you want.


CONCLUSION

There are various video file types you should expect that you will come across
as a developer managing audio/video content in your application, as well as,
.WEBM, .OGG, .MP3, .MP4, and more.The key to handling the various video formats
perfectly well is dependent on your ability and knowledge of the video formats.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR / AKEEM OKUNOLA


Akeem Okunola is a certified SEO specialist, content writing/strategist and
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