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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

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It gives you much smaller file sizes with minimal quality loss. In order to compress a video, your file must also have a corresponding codec. The codec of your original video file is often determined by your camera or screen recorder, which you may or may not have control over in your camera settings.

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Video File Formats, Codecs, and Containers Explained

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However, be aware that the higher the bit rate, the larger the file size. You can see an example below in TechSmith Camtasia : In addition to a codec, each video file has a container. MP4 is more popular than other file formats because of the way it is compatible with both online and mobile browsers.

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Recording PowerPoint Presentations like a Pro: Geetesh’s 13 Tips for Creating Great PowerPoint Slides

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Microsoft PowerPoint and TechSmith Camtasia have long been friends. Geetesh has been awarded the Microsoft PowerPoint MVP (Most Valuable Professional) every year for 15 years now, making him the longest serving MVP in India. Because videos will certainly be compressed to deliver in an optimized file size.