Video production involves the use of different types of formats to store and share video content. MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 1) is the most common type of video file format, and MOV (QuickTime Movie) is also widely used for its ability to store high-quality video, audio, and effects. AVI, MPEG, 3PG, FLV, F4V, and SWF (Shockwave Flash) are also popular formats for streaming videos on YouTube. MKV files are also used, but they are not as compatible with all devices.
The right video file extensions can make a big difference in terms of the quality of the project, the time it takes to download or upload, and whether you can even upload it to the website or platform on which you want to share it. AVI is best suited for users who need to upload their videos to many platforms or use them in different browsers or Windows.
MP4
is the most universally compatible video file format and can store audio, video, subtitles, text and still images. MOV offers high-definition video while maintaining a relatively small file size, making it ideal for video editing on a MAC. MOV can divide movies into multiple editing tracks, making it popular in the film and multimedia industries.MP4 and MOV are TikTok's preferred video formats, but this platform also accepts AVI, MPEG and 3PG files. The amount of data contained in a video file takes up a lot of space and the codec helps reduce the amount of storage needed to store each file. This process can cause a small reduction in video quality, especially in the depth and sharpness of the color of the video image. While stored, the video codec will reduce the file size by merging similar data, minimizing the number of colors in the video, and reducing the resolution. For YouTube, the best option for the video file type is the MP4 video file format with AAC-LC and H audio codecs. The goal of this design is to allow online video streaming on almost any device, such as tablets, desktops, smartphones, or devices such as smart TVs.
If you want to create Flash videos, you'll have to export one of these files with the Flash Video Exporter add-on.
