Video File Extensions

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Video file formats

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Extensions
Video
13 Video Extensions Available

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.ts

MPEG Transport Stream

The .ts file extension represents a Transport Stream file, a video stream format primarily used for storing and transmit...

.mkv

Matroska Video File

The MKV file format is a flexible, open standard video file format, a container format that can hold an unlimited number...

.ass

Advanced SubStation Alpha

The .ass file extension represents a subtitle file format known as Advanced SubStation Alpha. It's a text-based format u...

.mov

QuickTime Movie

The MOV file format is a multimedia container file developed by Apple Computer Incorporated. It is commonly used for sto...

.mp4

MPEG-4 Part 14

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a digital multimedia container format most commonly used to store video and audio, but it can al...

.avi

Audio Video Interleave

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft in November 1992 as part of its Vi...

.vtt

Video Text Tracks

A VTT file, short for Video Text Tracks, is a text-based file format used to display timed text tracks (such as subtitle...

.flv

Flash Video

FLV (Flash Video) is a container file format used to deliver video content over the internet using Adobe Flash Player or...

.wmv

Windows Media Video

The .wmv file extension represents a video file format developed by Microsoft. It is primarily designed for streaming vi...

.sbv

SubViewer Subtitle File

The .sbv file extension is associated with SubViewer subtitle files. These files contain the text and timing information...

.webm

WebM

WebM is an open, royalty-free, media file format designed for the web. It is primarily intended to offer a high-quality,...

.ssa

SubStation Alpha

The SSA file extension stands for SubStation Alpha. It is a text-based subtitle format primarily used for anime and fan-...

.m3u8

HTTP Live Streaming Playlist

M3U8 is a plain text playlist file format used by Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol. It contains an ordered lis...

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Video Files
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Video file extensions are used for files that store moving pictures, animations, and multimedia content, often with accompanying audio tracks.

To open Video files, you'll need appropriate software that supports the specific file extension. Here are some general recommendations:

  • VLC Media Player - Supports most video formats
  • Windows Media Player or QuickTime - For common formats
  • Adobe Premiere Pro - For professional video editing
  • DaVinci Resolve - Free professional-grade video editor

For detailed information about specific file extensions, click on any extension in our directory.

Converting Video files to different formats can be done using:

  1. Dedicated software - Many applications that open these files also allow saving in different formats
  2. Online conversion services - Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or Online-Convert
  3. Format-specific converters - Tools designed for specific conversion paths
Remember: Conversion may result in some loss of quality or features depending on the compatibility between formats.

If you're having trouble opening a Video file:

  1. Verify the file isn't corrupted by trying to open it on a different device
  2. Make sure you have the latest version of your software
  3. Try using alternative software that supports the file format
  4. Consider converting the file to a more common format if possible
  5. Check for file extension errors - sometimes files are incorrectly named

For specific recommendations, visit the detailed page for your particular file extension.