An embedded YouTube or Vimeo player will work just fine for many situations but if you’d like to have greater control over your video player and its controls then the HTML5 video tag is your solution. The video tag only works with a few file formats (currently) - MP4, OGV, WebM, and WebVTT - and each format has at least one strong reason to employ it.
MP4
MPEG-4 is the HTML5 supported file format that has been around longest. Version 1 debuted in 2001 as one of the earliest digital video file formats. In a time when digital data was beginning to replace mechanical video tapes in mass, MPEG-4 became a wildly popular file format. However, its span means that it was not designed with today, and tomorrow’s, internet in mind. The smartest phone available in 2001 was Palm’s Kyocera 6035, and one of its strongest selling points was (limited) web browsing.WebVTT
Similar to the WebM format, WebVTT was released in 2010 with the hope of overtaking all other video formats used on the web. WebVTT’s greatest advantage over its competitors is that WebVTT was developed by W3C (the World Wide Web Consortium). WebVTT was created directly from W3C’s own HTML standard, making it the most compatible video tag format (currently) available. The cross operating system and cross-browser support that WebVTT offers make it the logical choice for videos on any website.
Many video file formats, more than those named here, can be employed successfully online. But ultimately, the targeted goal is ensuring the greatest number of your visitors can interact with your media without issue. W3C’s WebVTT format is the best format to reach
OGV
OGG was originally designed as an audio compression package in the early ‘90s but matured over the next two decades. What started as a workaround led OGG to give birth to OGV, a digital multimedia file format redesigned for efficient streaming over the internet. However, the format’s longevity does not guarantee success in an ever-changing future. The format does not (currently) work with any version of Internet Explorer nor Safari - not to mention today’s most popular mobile devices.It's very important to know what type of video will be best for your website. You might know which type of articles and pictures will be posted, but what about video content? We are here to answer your questions.
So here are some useful tips and tricks that show you what the best format is for your website.
Useful information about the video formats
There are some nuances when choosing the best video format for Internet publishing. That's why we recommend you remember these three criteria for picking the best video format for your online needs.
Media size. The file size is an important factor. You need to optimize your videos, but maintaining a balance between quality and file size is a must.
File compatibility. You may have some difficulties with downloading media files to your website. That's why you need to choose which formats are suitable for your website.
File extension. At this stage, it is recommended you understand who is visiting your website. If you have an entertainment website, you can pick up a smaller extension. It is better to choose bigger extension if you own a movie website.
You can use these methods to pick a video format for online playback.
To help you choose, we’ve included some information about the various video formats.
Defining the best video format
MP4
MP4 fully supports HTML protocol. Moreover, it is one of the oldest formats available. The first version debuted in 2001. MP4 became popular when digital television started replacing mechanical tapes.
YouTube recommends users pick MP4. In fact, it supports many formats, but then converts them to MP4 or FLV.
AVI
Avi was introduced by Microsoft in October 1992. This format can hold different types of data, such as Divx video and WMA audio. In fact everything depends on the codec that is used for encoding/decoding media file. Avi is widely used by internet users. Pay attention to this Microsoft solution if you want good resolution and a medium file size for your videos.
WebM
You must be logged in to post a comment.