Video file formats

When it comes to video files there are lot of file formats out there if you're are video editor or a media enthusiast you've probably seen the formats like MWV,MP4 etc so what does this tell

Different file formats do different things, and the right video format for a specific file isn’t necessarily the right one for the others. Each file format has its own set of specifics, and today, we’re going to look at 5 of the most common file formats every user will come across when streaming videos on the Web or playing them from the computer itself.

A normal video file in a digital format is made up of two parts, a “codec” and a “container”. A “codec” is used to compress and decompress a video file, as there are times where video files are too large and may cause difficulty when trying to download or play the file. Some examples of “codecs” are FFMpeg, DivX, XviD, and x264.

A “container” is a collection of files that stores information about the digital file. It simply means there is a combination of both audio and video data in a single file to allow for simultaneous audio-with-video playback. Some popular types of “containers” are AVI, FLV, WMV, MP4, and MOV.