Video File Extensions

Video file formats

12 extensions

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.ts

MPEG Transport Stream

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

QuickTime Movie

The MOV file format is a multimedia container file developed by Apple Computer Incorporated. It is c...
.mkv

Matroska Video File

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

Windows Media Video

The .wmv file extension represents a video file format developed by Microsoft. It is primarily desig...
.vtt

Video Text Tracks

A VTT file, short for Video Text Tracks, is a text-based file format used to display timed text trac...
.ass

Advanced SubStation Alpha

The .ass file extension represents a subtitle file format known as Advanced SubStation Alpha. It's a...
.mp4

MPEG-4 Part 14

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a digital multimedia container format most commonly used to store video and ...
.avi

Audio Video Interleave

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft in November 19...
.webm

WebM

WebM is an open, royalty-free, media file format designed for the web. It is primarily intended to o...
.sbv

SubViewer Subtitle File

The .sbv file extension is associated with SubViewer subtitle files. These files contain the text an...
.flv

Flash Video

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

SubStation Alpha

The SSA file extension stands for SubStation Alpha. It is a text-based subtitle format primarily use...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Video Files

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 that 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.