MP4video
Universal video container for streaming, sharing, and playback on nearly every device.
VID Category
Video
Container and video formats for streaming, editing, screen recording, and playback.
4 formats, 5 extensions, 2 comparisons, and 3 guides.
Formats
WebMvideo
Open web video container using royalty-free codecs and strong browser support.
.webm · video/webm
MOVvideo
Apple video container used widely in editing pipelines and the macOS ecosystem.
.mov · video/quicktime
MKVvideo
Open, flexible video container built for local playback and multi-track media.
.mkv · video/x-matroska
Extensions
.mp4Safe
Standard digital video container used for streaming, playback, and sharing.
Compatible Apps
VLC Media Player, Apple QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, HandBrake
.movSafe
Apple QuickTime container used for video editing and playback.
Compatible Apps
Apple QuickTime Player, VLC Media Player, Adobe Premiere Pro, FFmpeg
.aviSafe
Older Microsoft video container that stores audio and video in chunks.
Compatible Apps
VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, Apple QuickTime Player, FFmpeg
.mkvSafe
Open video container known for flexible codec and subtitle support.
Compatible Apps
VLC Media Player, MPC-HC, Plex, FFmpeg
.webmSafe
Open web video format built around VP8, VP9, or AV1 codecs.
Compatible Apps
Google Chrome, VLC Media Player, HandBrake, FFmpeg