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What is MP4?
MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a digital multimedia container format most commonly used to store video and audio, but it can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images. It is a standard specified as a part of MPEG-4.
History
MP4 was introduced in 2001 as a successor to the MPEG-4 Part 12 format. It was developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and is based on the QuickTime File Format (QTFF) used by Apple's QuickTime framework.
How it works
MP4 files contain various types of data streams, including video, audio, and metadata. The format uses a hierarchical structure of boxes (also called atoms) to organize the data. Each box contains a specific type of information, such as video frames, audio samples, or metadata about the content.
How to open MP4 files
MP4 files can be opened with most modern media players and devices. Here are some common ways to open MP4 files:
- Windows Media Player
- VLC Media Player
- QuickTime Player (Mac)
- iTunes
- Windows 10 Movies & TV app
- Most web browsers (for streaming)
- Most smartphones and tablets
Tips for working with MP4 files
Here are some useful tips when working with MP4 files:
- MP4 files are widely supported across different platforms and devices
- They offer good compression while maintaining quality
- MP4 files can contain multiple audio tracks and subtitles
- The format supports streaming and progressive download
- MP4 files can be easily shared and uploaded to various platforms
Useful links
For more information about MP4 files, you can visit these resources:
- MPEG-4 Part 14 Specification
- ISO/IEC 14496-14:2003 Standard
- MP4 File Format 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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