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=====OGV=====
=====OGV=====
OGV is the open-source Ogg video container format maintained by the XIPH.ORG group.  It features a high-quality playback with a small file size.<ref>http://wiki.xiph.org/MIME_Types_and_File_Extensions</ref>
OGV is the open-source Ogg video container format maintained by the XIPH.ORG group.  It features a high-quality playback with a small file size.<ref>http://wiki.xiph.org/MIME_Types_and_File_Extensions</ref>


=====Theora=====
=====Theora=====
An open-source video compression format created by the Xiph.Org Foundation.  It can handle nearly any size video, from very small to High Definition.<ref>http://www.theora.org/</ref>
An open-source video compression format created by the Xiph.Org Foundation.  It can handle nearly any size video, from very small to High Definition.<ref>http://www.theora.org/</ref>


=====WebM / MKV / MKV3D=====
=====WebM / MKV / MKV3D=====
Matroska forms the basis for the High Definition open-source formats of MKV, MKV3D, and the HTML5 standard format WebM.<ref>http://www.matroska.org/</ref><ref>http://www.webmproject.org/</ref><ref>http://www.jwplayer.com/html5/#media_formats</ref>
Matroska forms the basis for the High Definition open-source formats of MKV, MKV3D, and the HTML5 standard format WebM.<ref>http://www.matroska.org/</ref><ref>http://www.webmproject.org/</ref><ref>http://www.jwplayer.com/html5/#media_formats</ref>


====Proprietary====
====Proprietary====
=====3GP / 3G2=====
=====3GP / 3G2=====
The primary format of cellphone videos. They often are low quality, low resolution, and low frame-rate.<ref>http://www.3gpp.org/</ref>
The primary format of cellphone videos. They often are low quality, low resolution, and low frame-rate.<ref>http://www.3gpp.org/</ref>


=====AVI=====
=====AVI=====
Audio Video Interleave: A multimedia container created by Microsoft for use with their Video for Windows software.<ref>http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd318187%28v=vs.85%29.aspx</ref>  This is considered a "raw" format, and provides the largest file size. This is NOT suitable for network-based video. It IS suitable as an archive format and editing format.
Audio Video Interleave: A multimedia container created by Microsoft for use with their Video for Windows software.<ref>http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd318187%28v=vs.85%29.aspx</ref>  This is considered a "raw" format, and provides the largest file size. This is NOT suitable for network-based video. It IS suitable as an archive format and editing format.


=====DivX=====
=====DivX=====
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=====FLV / SWF / Flash=====
=====FLV / SWF / Flash=====
The well-known Flash video formats. The FLV is the actual video file, while the SWF is a player 'wrapped' around, or 'containing' a FLV video.  Adobe, the current owner of the Flash platform, has acknowledged that Flash is deprecated and will be superseded by HTML5.<ref>http://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2011/11/flash-focus.html</ref><ref>http://www.mikechambers.com/blog/2011/11/11/clarifications-on-flash-player-for-mobile-browsers-the-flash-platform-and-the-future-of-flash/</ref>
The well-known Flash video formats. The FLV is the actual video file, while the SWF is a player 'wrapped' around, or 'containing' a FLV video.  Adobe, the current owner of the Flash platform, has acknowledged that Flash is deprecated and will be superseded by HTML5.<ref>http://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2011/11/flash-focus.html</ref><ref>http://www.mikechambers.com/blog/2011/11/11/clarifications-on-flash-player-for-mobile-browsers-the-flash-platform-and-the-future-of-flash/</ref>


=====H.264=====
=====H.264=====
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=====MOV=====
=====MOV=====
MOV files are the default format of the Apple QuickTime software.  MOV files may be encoded with either H.264 or MPEG-4 codecs.
MOV files are the default format of the Apple QuickTime software.  MOV files may be encoded with either H.264 or MPEG-4 codecs.


=====MP2=====
=====MP2=====
MPEG-2 is the video format most commonly associated with DVDs, and has been superseded by MPEG-4.
MPEG-2 is the video format most commonly associated with DVDs, and has been superseded by MPEG-4.


=====MPEG-1 Audio Layer / MPEG-2 Audio Layer / MPEG-3 Audio Layer=====
=====MPEG-1 Audio Layer / MPEG-2 Audio Layer / MPEG-3 Audio Layer=====
Audio compression formats.  Of the three, the MP3 is the most common and well-known.
Audio compression formats.  Of the three, the MP3 is the most common and well-known.
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group and is the group responsible for setting motion picture industry standards.
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group and is the group responsible for setting motion picture industry standards.
=====MP4/DivX=====
=====MP4/DivX=====
MPEG-4 is the most recent MPEG video standard, encompassing newer HD standards.
MPEG-4 is the most recent MPEG video standard, encompassing newer HD standards.


====MP4 AVC====
====MP4 AVC====
Also known as H.264. This is the most common format used for  High Definition video.
Also known as H.264. This is the most common format used for  High Definition video.


=====WMV=====
=====WMV=====
WMV is a Windows Media: Video format from Microsoft, and is the primary file format for Windows Media Player. Somewhat widely, but not universally, supported. Not recommended for use for large audiences with unknown platforms.<ref>http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff819508%28v=VS.85%29.aspx</ref>
WMV is a Windows Media: Video format from Microsoft, and is the primary file format for Windows Media Player. Somewhat widely, but not universally, supported. Not recommended for use for large audiences with unknown platforms.<ref>http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff819508%28v=VS.85%29.aspx</ref>


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