Video File Extensions

With the increasing storage spaces & the introduction of YouTube, Videos have become increasingly popular with the current generation. But, the extensions of videos have become increasingly diversified as well. It might be a bit tough for the PC Beginner to remember all the video extensions. So, here is a list of the common video formats used. To run some of these videos extensions., you will need a codec pack. For more information on codecs, visit Playing Videos - Part 1.

Video Extension	Type of Format
MPEG / MPG	Motion Pictures Exchange Group
MOV	QuickTime Video
RM	Real Media
DAT	VCD Format
VOB	DVD Video Format
WMV	Windows Media Audio/Video file
AVI	Audio Video Interleave
3GP	Third Generation Partnership Project
MP4	MPEG – 4 Part 14
GVI	Google Video File
SWF / FLV	Flash Video

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