Web Video Formats

MP4

• MPEG-4 Part 14
MP4 is the most widely supported video format for web use.

**Advantages:**

• Universal browser support

• Good compression

• Widely compatible

• Industry standard

**Disadvantages:**

• Larger file sizes than modern formats

• Patent/licensing considerations

WebM
WebM is Google's open-source format designed specifically for web video.

**Advantages:**

• Open-source and royalty-free

• Excellent compression

• Modern browsers support

**Disadvantages:**

• Limited Apple support

• Needs fallbacks

Best Practice: Use Both
Modern web development uses both MP4 and WebM:

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Video Encoding Tips
1. Always encode at appropriate resolution
2. Use hardware acceleration when available
3. Test on target devices
4. Monitor file sizes
5. Consider adaptive bitrate streaming