MP4
Digital video format
MP4 is a digital file format for storing video, audio, and other multimedia data.
It's the standard format for video files downloaded or streamed online, balancing quality with file size.
The format is nearly universal—phones, computers, and media players all handle MP4 files: Convert it to MP4 so anyone can play it.
Video compression standard
- encodingConverting data to format
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- transcodingMedia format conversion process
- DivXVideo compression format
AAC · compression · bitrate · frame rate · resolution · lossy · quantization · artifacting
Thing for storing items
- file extensionFilename's type-identifying suffix
- QuickTimeApple media software framework
- metadataDescriptive information about content
- chaptersMain divisions of text
subtitles · data streams · multiplexing · wrapper · streamable · interleaving · atoms
Formal decision or determination
- 1080pVideo resolution standard
- 4KHigh-resolution video standard
- 720p1280x720 pixel display
- high-definitionSuperior image resolution
pixels · frame rate · footage · clip · aspect ratio · widescreen · letterbox · color depth
Temporary data accumulation
Software for audiovisual content
- Windows Media PlayerBuilt-in Microsoft playback program
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- seekingAttempting to find
timeline · fullscreen · aspect ratio · thumbnail · preview · playlist · loop · chapters
H.264
Video compression standard
- encodingConverting data to format
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- transcodingMedia format conversion process
DivX · AAC · compression · bitrate · frame rate · resolution · lossy · quantization · artifacting · keyframe
container
Thing for storing items
- file extensionFilename's type-identifying suffix
- QuickTimeApple media software framework
- metadataDescriptive information about content
chapters · subtitles · data streams · multiplexing · wrapper · streamable · interleaving · atoms
resolution
Formal decision or determination
high-definition · pixels · frame rate · footage · clip · aspect ratio · widescreen · letterbox · color depth · HDR
buffering
Temporary data accumulation
YouTube · Netflix · Vimeo · embed · mobile video · real-time · stream
media player
Software for audiovisual content
- Windows Media PlayerBuilt-in Microsoft playback program
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
seeking · timeline · fullscreen · aspect ratio · thumbnail · preview · playlist · loop · chapters · resume
MP4VHS
Analog tape format
film reel · vinyl record · cassette tape · celluloid · physical media