Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 19, 2021
A container is the file that contains your video, audio streams, and any closed caption files as well. MP4 works well for videos posted on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. MOV (QuickTime Movie) stores high-quality video, audio, and effects. These are smaller files that will load quickly and stream easily.
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