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What is FLV?
FLV (Flash Video) is a container file format used to deliver video content over the internet. It was developed by Macromedia (now Adobe) and was widely used for streaming video on the web, particularly with Adobe Flash Player.
History
FLV was introduced by Macromedia in 2002 as part of the Flash platform. It became popular for web video streaming due to its efficient compression and streaming capabilities, though its usage has declined with the phasing out of Flash Player.
How it works
FLV files use a simple structure to store video and audio data. The format supports various codecs, including H.264 for video and AAC for audio. FLV files are designed for streaming, allowing playback to begin before the entire file is downloaded.
How to open FLV files
FLV files can be opened with various media players and web browsers. Here are some common ways to open FLV files:
- VLC Media Player
- Media Player Classic
- PotPlayer
- Most modern web browsers
- Many media players on mobile devices
- Adobe Flash Player (legacy)
Tips for working with FLV files
Here are some useful tips when working with FLV files:
- FLV files are optimized for streaming
- They offer good compression for web delivery
- The format is widely supported in media players
- FLV files can be easily converted to other formats
- They are less common now due to the decline of Flash
Useful links
For more information about FLV files, you can visit these resources:
- Adobe Flash Video Documentation
- FLV File Format Specification
- Adobe Developer Documentation
What is WEBM?
WEBM is an open, royalty-free media file format designed for the web. It was initially developed by Google and is based on the Matroska container format. WEBM files are optimized for web streaming and are supported by most modern web browsers.
History
WEBM was introduced in 2010 by Google as part of the WebM project. It was developed to provide a high-quality, open video format for the web that would be free from licensing restrictions.
How it works
WEBM files use the VP8 or VP9 video codec and the Opus or Vorbis audio codec. The format is designed to be efficient for web streaming, with good compression and quality characteristics.
How to open WEBM files
WEBM files can be opened with various media players and web browsers. Here are some common ways to open WEBM files:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opera
- VLC Media Player
- Windows Media Player
- Most modern web browsers
- Many media players on mobile devices
Tips for working with WEBM files
Here are some useful tips when working with WEBM files:
- WEBM files are ideal for web streaming
- They offer good compression while maintaining quality
- The format is open and royalty-free
- WEBM files are widely supported in modern browsers
- They can be easily embedded in web pages
Useful links
For more information about WEBM files, you can visit these resources:
- WebM Project Documentation
- Google WebM Documentation
- WebM File Format Specification
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