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What is MKV?
MKV (Matroska Video) is an open, free container format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture, or subtitle tracks in a single file. It is designed to be a universal format for storing common multimedia content, like movies or TV shows.
History
MKV was developed by the Matroska team, starting in 2002. It was created as an open alternative to proprietary container formats, with the goal of providing a flexible, extensible format for multimedia content.
How it works
MKV files use a flexible structure that can contain multiple video and audio tracks, along with subtitles, chapters, and metadata. The format supports a wide range of codecs, making it versatile for various types of media content.
How to open MKV files
MKV files can be opened with various media players and devices. Here are some common ways to open MKV files:
- VLC Media Player
- Media Player Classic
- PotPlayer
- Most modern web browsers
- Many media players on mobile devices
- Kodi
- Plex
Tips for working with MKV files
Here are some useful tips when working with MKV files:
- MKV files can contain multiple audio and subtitle tracks
- They support a wide range of video and audio codecs
- The format is open and free to use
- MKV files are ideal for high-quality video storage
- They can be easily converted to other formats
Useful links
For more information about MKV files, you can visit these resources:
- Matroska Project Documentation
- MKV File Format Specification
- Matroska 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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