File extension | .mp4 |
File category | video |
Description | The MP4 files (MPEG-4 part 14 files) are the multimedia files used with multiple stations and video players simultaneously. They can store digital audio streams and digital video, and other suitable amounts of data like subtitle tracks. MP4 video format is a widespread file format due to its very own container format. It is also used with multiple platforms such as iTunes, PlayStation, and portable PSP. It is also a popular file format for streaming over the Internet. For instance, YouTube videos have MP4 extension. |
Technical details | The technical details of MP4 files differ in significant aspects and are unique as well, first released in 2001 under ISO/IEX 14496-1:2001 standards. It uses an AAC encoding to wear off unauthorized users from copying the data. The main purpose is streaming rather than sending video or audio information. MP4 files can be used to store audio streams and text information, subtitles, and still images. At the same time, MPEG format can’t do this. Anyhow the processing of data into MPEG-4 part 14 requires private streams such as the use of hint tracks to include the information. |
Programs | VLC media player Eltima Elmedia Player Apple QuickTime Player |
Developer | Moving Picture Experts Group |
MIME type | audio/mp4 |
File extension | .divx |
File category | video |
Description | The main reason for using this file format is that it is used to store the audio and video in original or high quality practically by compression without losing the primary focus over quality. Making the use of codecs a 1080 pixels file can be stored as short of space in a few MBs. |
Technical details | DIVX files are the media containers which serve two purposes, it uses audio as well as the video codecs to facilitate compression as well as the playback of the file stored in the format. Following types of codecs are used; 1.H.264/MPEG-4 AVC DivX Plus HD Codec 2.MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX Codec |
Programs | DivX 7 CyberLink PowerDVD 14 |
Main program | Video LAN VLC Media Player |
Developer | DivX Networks Inc. |