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How to Choose The Right Video File Format

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Dmitriy Shelepin
How to Choose The Right Video File Format

Recording a video is one thing and choosing the right video file format to store your video is another. You can use a camera or a smartphone to record a video and then store the output in a file. Your video recording device will stream both the audio and video, separately, which will then be compressed into a file stored in a container. The best video file format will vary from one user to the next. Shared by corporate video production experts from Astudio.ae, below are some of the most popular video file formats you can choose from:

Windows Media Video (WMV)

It is one of the most popular video file formats being used today. This is due to its ability to compress video files into small sizes. This means that you will be able to share those video files over the web and via email. However, this kind of compression takes a toll on the quality of the videos. If you are, therefore, looking to freely share your video files over the web without having to worry about quality, then this is the best video file format.

Web Media Format (WebM)

The fact that it is entirely open source makes it a reliable video file format tool. It addresses the future needs of the Internet while it incorporates high quality of videos coupled with automated file size adjustments based on your PC needs and connectivity. This way, you will be able to share and view files with ease on the web. It is also compatible with Android devices which support Chrome.

Moving Pictures Expert Group 4 (MP4)

With this video file format, you get the best of both worlds. You are able to compress the file into a small size and still maintain a high quality of the video. As such, you will be able to easily share the files on the web and entice your audience with the high quality of the content in the display.

Flash Video Format (FLV)

It offers both small size and high-quality video. It is the most common video file format when it comes to online streaming. Videos in other formats can be easily converted into FLV and viewed over the web. In short, video files in this kind of format can be played using almost any kind of program on the web. On top of that, almost every browser has Adobe Flash player installed and thus it is highly available.

Apple QuickTime Movie (MOV)

The MOV video file format delivers the highest quality. However, you will need a lot of space on your hard drive and high-speed processor if you want to store this typeof video on your PC. It is available for both Mac OS and Windows computers.

 

To choose the best video file format, you need to consider the quality requirements, specifications of your PC, size of the video, flexibility, and the video purpose. 

 

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