Video Files

Developed by MAXON, the AEC file stores the output from the Cinema 4D video production software. These files hold the content, mostly video projects, which then act as an input for Adobe After Effects (with the proper plug-in installed).

Developed by Avid Technology, its professional video editors use the AVP file format. It contains references to video as well as the audio clip and stores additional information such as palettes which helps save projects for further use.

Developed by Adobe Systems, the Adobe Media Server uses the FLV video file extension. The software is an application that streams multimedia content, and the format is associated with the HTTP Dynamic Streaming service. The File Packager creates the F4F extension which stores a segment of the source multimedia file. It allows the operator to […]

Developed by Photodex, the PSH is a project file created by ProShow which is a professional slideshow creator. It contains images, videos, audio, and the requisite settings and effects to load and play the file properly. The PSH extension generally helps in publishing content on the Web, or for creating professional business slides.

Developed by Microsoft, the ASX file format is a file extension for the Advanced Streaming Redirector files. These are also known as Windows Media Metafiles and store the location of a file stream and its presentation. The ASX format also contains information about the file, such as the author’s name, and the actions pertaining to […]

The M1V format belongs to the video file category and is based on the MPEG-1 format. It follows a lossy compression technique and stores audio, video, and metadata. These are most useful in creating casual videos, and most video players support the extension.

Developed by Sony and Panasonic, the AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file format for storing high-definition videos captured by a digital camera. It was introduced in 2006 as a result of a joint partnership between these two companies and aimed to become a default format for consumer camcorders. Its quality was comparable […]

The M2V format is similar to M1V extension but is based on MPEG-2 Packetized Elementary Stream and stores only video data. These files are generally multiplexed, i.e. audio and other information such as subtitles are added to them. An M2V file is usually created by de-muxing a MPEG-2 content.

Developed by RAD Game Tools, the BIK format is a proprietary extension that allows video games to play movie clips. It is compatible with both PC and console games and compresses standard video without deteriorating the overall quality of the file. Since we are talking of movie clips, most of the BIK files come from […]

Developed by LG, the MJP (Motion JPEG) is a proprietary video format that stores video frames. The extension was once used by the brand’s candy bar phones to capture and store video. It uses the JPG compression technique to compression each frame of the video that it shoots. The MJP format is not compatible with […]