Video Format Guide

Guide to video format features and uses

Choose format

FormatMP4

Common internal codecsH.264, H.265, AV1, and others

CompatibilityVery broad with H.264/AAC

Best forWeb delivery, mobile, sharing

⚠️ Container and codec are separate; .mp4 alone does not identify the codec.

ℹ️ An extension may identify only the container. Playback, quality, and size depend on the internal codecs, profiles, and levels.

ℹ️ Video Format Guide

Guide to video format features and uses

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