Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 19, 2021
MP4 works well for videos posted on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. MOV (QuickTime Movie) stores high-quality video, audio, and effects. FLV, F4V, and SWF are flash video formats designed for Flash Player, but they’re commonly used to stream video on YouTube. These files tend to be on the larger side.
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