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Video File Formats - TSV

Video file formats are standards for storing digital video and audio in containers. Various formats such as MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, and WebM each have distinct characteristics in compression, compatibility, and functionality. Choosing the optimal format for your use case allows you to balance video quality, file size, and playback environment.

video file format MP4 MKV AVI MOV WebM codec container

code	slug	name	description	bestFor	compatibility	developer	extension	license	releaseYear	supportedCodecs
1	mp4	MP4	The most widely used video file format.	["YouTube uploads","Social media","Mobile playback","Streaming"]	Excellent	MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)	.mp4	Patent-encumbered	2001	["H.264","H.265/HEVC","AV1","MPEG-4"]
2	avi	AVI	A legacy video file format developed by Microsoft.	["Legacy compatibility","Uncompressed video","Windows environments"]	Good (Windows)	Microsoft	.avi	Proprietary	1992	["DivX","Xvid","H.264","H.265","MPEG-4"]
3	mkv	MKV	An open-source, high-functionality video container format.	["Media archiving","Multi-language content","Blu-ray backup","Anime storage"]	Good (PC-focused)	Matroska/CoreCodec	.mkv	Open-source	2002	["H.264","H.265","VP8","VP9","AV1","DivX","Xvid"]
4	mov	MOV	A professional video format developed by Apple.	["Professional editing","Mac workflows","High-quality preservation","Post-production"]	Best on Apple devices	Apple	.mov	Proprietary	1991	["Apple ProRes","H.264","H.265","MPEG-4"]
5	webm	WebM	An open-source video format optimized for the web.	["Web embedding","HTML5 video","Streaming","Bandwidth-limited scenarios"]	Modern browsers only	Google	.webm	Royalty-free	2010	["VP8","VP9","AV1","Vorbis","Opus"]