Video file extensions
Video container formats for playback, editing, and sharing.
Total extensions in this category: 118
Extensions in Video
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- .mp4
MPEG-4 Part 14 Video
MP4 is a popular multimedia container format used for storing video, audio, subtitles, and metadata, ideal for streaming and sharing across devices.
- .mkv
Matroska Video
MKV is a versatile multimedia container format known for supporting high-quality video and multiple audio and subtitle tracks.
- .3gp
3rd Generation Partnership Project Multimedia File
3GP is a multimedia container format primarily used for 3G mobile phones, but also playable on some 2G and 4G phones.
- .3gpp
3rd Generation Partnership Project Multimedia File
3GPP files are multimedia files used primarily for video and audio streaming on mobile networks.
- .mts
MPEG Transport Stream
MTS files are video files saved in the Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) format, commonly used by Sony and Panasonic camcorders.
- .av1
AOMedia Video 1
AV1 is a modern, open-source video codec designed for high-quality video streaming.
- .m2ts
MPEG-2 Transport Stream
M2TS files are used for multiplexing audio, video, and other streams, often found in Blu-ray discs and AVCHD camcorders.
- .xvid
Xvid Video File
Xvid is a popular video codec used for compressing video files to save space while maintaining quality.
- .dv
DV video
.DV files are digital video files commonly used in video editing and production, compatible with various multimedia software across different platforms.
- .gl
GL video
.GL most commonly refers to a GRASP (Graphical System for Presentation) animation file used on MS-DOS. It is typically opened with GRASP-compatible tools rather than modern media players.
- .qt
QT video
.QT files are video files associated with Apple's QuickTime framework, commonly used for storing video and audio content.
- .wm
WM video
.WM files are video files used in specific applications, compatible with various platforms using suitable software.
- .yt
YT video
.YT files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.youtube.yt.
- .3g2
3GPP2 Multimedia File
The .3g2 file format is a multimedia container format designed for mobile phones.
- .3gp2
3GPP2 Multimedia File
3GP2 files are multimedia files used for storing video and audio, often used in mobile devices.
- .avi
AVI video
AVI files are versatile video files used for storing both audio and video data, compatible with various media players across platforms.
- .axv
AXV video
.AXV is most commonly an Annodex video file, an Ogg-based media container with annotation metadata. It is an uncommon/legacy video format best opened with a player that explicitly supports Annodex, such as VLC.
- .bik
BIK video
.BIK files are video files used primarily in gaming and multimedia applications, playable with specific software across different platforms.
- .bk2
BK2 video
.BK2 is most commonly a Bink Video 2 file (RAD Game Tools), widely used for in-game cutscenes. You typically open it with RAD Video Tools/Bink or software that can decode Bink video.
- .dif
DIF video
.DIF is most commonly a raw DV (DV-DIF) video stream file. You can open it with DV-capable video tools (often via FFmpeg-based players/editors) or convert it to a more widely supported container like MOV or AVI.
- .divx
DivX Video File
DivX is a video file format known for its ability to compress lengthy video segments into small sizes while maintaining relatively high visual quality.
- .f4v
Flash MP4 Video File
F4V is a video file format used for streaming and storing video content, commonly associated with Adobe Flash Player.
- .mxf
Material Exchange Format
MXF is a professional video and audio container format used in television production and digital video broadcasting.
- .trp
MPEG-2 Transport Stream
TRP files are video files that store high-definition video data in the MPEG-2 Transport Stream format.
- .vob
Video Object
VOB files are container files in DVD-Video media, containing video, audio, subtitles, and menu contents.
- .dvb
DVB video
.DVB files are video container files used for storage and playback of Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) services. They can often be opened with VLC, but some files depend on the specific DVB file structure defined by ETSI.
- .fli
FLI video
.FLI files are a type of video file format primarily used for animation sequences and can be opened with specific multimedia software.
- .flv
FLV video
FLV files are video files primarily used for streaming and can be opened with various media players across platforms.
- .fvt
FVT video
.FVT is a video file format associated with FAST Search & Transfer (FAST) video content. It is uncommon today, so opening it often requires legacy or specialized playback tools rather than default media players.
- .lsf
LSF video
.LSF is most commonly a streaming media “pointer”/playlist file associated with Microsoft’s ASF (Advanced Systems Format) family. It typically opens in media players that understand ASF streaming references, rather than being a standalone video container like .MP4.
- .lsx
LSX video
.LSX is typically a Windows Media streaming shortcut/redirector file (similar to .ASX), not the actual video. It points a media player to an ASF/Windows Media stream and is commonly associated with the MIME type video/x-la-asf.
- .m1v
M1V video
.M1V files are video files encoded in the MPEG-1 format, commonly used for video playback on various platforms.
- .m2v
M2V video
.M2V files are MPEG-2 video files commonly used in video editing and broadcasting. They can be opened with various media players and editing software across different platforms.
- .m4s
M4S video
.m4s files are MPEG-DASH media segments (fragmented MP4/ISO BMFF pieces) used for streaming, not standalone “normal” video files. You typically play them through a DASH manifest (MPD) or combine segments into a regular MP4 using packaging tools.
- .m4u
M4U video
.M4U is most commonly an MPEG-4 video playlist file that points to video locations (often URLs) rather than containing the video itself. It’s associated with the registered media type video/vnd.mpegurl.
- .m4v
M4V video
.M4V files are video files used primarily for storing movies and TV shows. They are similar to MP4 files and can be opened with various media players.
- .mj2
MJ2 video
MJ2 files are video files using the Motion JPEG 2000 format, primarily for professional and archival purposes.
- .mng
MNG video
.MNG is a Multiple-image Network Graphics file: an animation/multi-image format related to PNG, not a typical modern “video” container. You can open it with image/graphics tools that support MNG, such as IrfanView (Windows) or ImageMagick (cross-platform).
- .mov
MOV video
.MOV files are multimedia containers primarily used for video playback and editing, compatible with most major platforms.
- .mpa
MPA video
.MPA files are audio files, often associated with MPEG audio streams, and can be played using various media players.
- .mpe
MPE video
.MPE files are video files associated with the MPEG format, commonly used for video playback on various platforms.
- .mpg
MPG video
.MPG files are widely used video files compatible with various media players across different platforms.
- .mpv
MPV video
.MPV is most commonly an MPEG video elementary stream (often MPEG-1 or MPEG-2). You can usually play it with VLC or convert/remux it with FFmpeg.
- .mxu
MXU video
.MXU is most commonly a video playlist file associated with the MIME type video/vnd.mpegurl. It usually points to media URLs rather than containing the video itself.
- .nim
NIM video
.NIM is most commonly a Nokia Interleaved Multimedia (NIM) video clip format used on classic Nokia/Symbian devices. On modern systems it may not open in standard players, so you may need Nokia’s legacy tools or convert it to a common format on a desktop computer.
- .ifo
DVD Information File
IFO files are used in DVD video media to store information about the disc's contents.
- .m2p
MPEG-2 Program Stream
M2P files are used to store video and audio data in a multiplexed format, commonly used for digital broadcasting and streaming.
- .ogv
OGV video
.OGV files are video files commonly used for streaming and storing video content and can be opened with various media players across different platforms.
- .pyv
PYV video
.PYV is a PlayReady-related video file type identified by the IANA-registered MIME type video/vnd.ms-playready.media.pyv and is commonly associated with DRM-protected playback workflows.
- .s11
S11 video
.S11 is commonly associated with sealed MPEG-1 video content identified by the MIME type video/vnd.sealed.mpeg1. These files are typically meant to be opened through software that understands “sealed” media workflows rather than standard media players.
- .s14
S14 video
.S14 is a SealedMedia “sealed” MPEG-4/QuickTime-style video file associated with the MIME type video/vnd.sealed.mpeg4. It’s typically meant to be viewed in the SealedMedia/Oracle IRM ecosystem rather than in ordinary media players.
- .s1q
S1Q video
.S1Q is a video file extension associated with the registered MIME type video/vnd.sealedmedia.softseal.mov. It is typically meant to be played through SealedMedia’s proprietary “Unsealer” client rather than standard media players.
- .smk
SMK video
SMK Video Files are used by specific applications for video playback, often in gaming or multimedia environments.
- .smo
SMO video
.SMO is most commonly a SealedMedia SoftSeal encrypted video file (a “sealed” QuickTime/MOV-type asset). It typically requires the proprietary Unsealer/IRM client to decrypt and play.
- .ssw
SSW video
.SSW is most commonly a SealedMedia “sealed SWF” video container associated with the IANA-registered MIME type video/vnd.sealed.swf. It is typically intended to be opened by the SealedMedia Unsealer client rather than standard media players.
- .uvh
UVH video
.uvh is most commonly a DECE/UltraViolet high-definition video segment format associated with the MIME type video/vnd.dece.hd. It’s typically used in streaming workflows rather than as a general-purpose consumer video file.
- .uvm
UVM video
.UVM most commonly refers to a DECE Mobile Video file associated with the MIME type video/vnd.dece.mobile. The same extension is also used by an unrelated “UnitVM” executable format, so correct identification is important before opening.
- .uvp
UVP video
.UVP is most commonly associated with DECE/UltraViolet “PD” video content and maps to the MIME type video/vnd.dece.pd. How easy it is to play depends on whether your system has an app that understands this vendor-specific video type.
- .uvs
UVS video
.UVS most commonly refers to a DECE/UltraViolet standard-definition (SD) video type associated with the MIME type video/vnd.dece.sd. In some cases, .uvs may instead be a UVScreenCamera “segments” file, so the correct app depends on where the file came from.
- .uvu
UVU video
.UVU is the UltraViolet/DECE “Common File Format” MP4-based video file extension associated with the MIME type video/vnd.dece.mp4. In practice, you typically open it with MP4-capable desktop video players, or by importing it into software that recognizes UltraViolet/DECE files.
- .uvv
UVV video
.UVV files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.video.
- .viv
VIV video
.VIV files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.vivo.
- .mjp2
MJP2 video
.MJP2 is a Motion JPEG 2000 video container (MJ2) used to store timed sequences of JPEG 2000 images, optionally with audio. It is closely associated with the IANA-registered media type video/mj2 and is often interchangeable with the .MJ2 extension (which is generally preferred in standards references).
- .mpeg
MPEG video
.MPEG files are widely used video files known for their compatibility and efficiency in storing video and audio data.
- .wmv
WMV video
.WMV files are video files commonly used for streaming and storing video content, compatible with various media players.
- .wmx
WMX video
.WMX files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/x-ms-wmx.
- .wvx
WVX video
.WVX files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/x-ms-wvx.
- .mpg4
MPG4 video
.MPG4 is an MPEG-4 (MP4-family) video container file. It usually plays in the same apps that open .MP4 files, such as VLC.
- .smov
SMOV video
.SMOV is most commonly a SealedMedia/SoftSeal-protected video format associated with the registered MIME type video/vnd.sealedmedia.softseal.mov. It typically requires a vendor “unsealing”/rights-managed client rather than a standard media player.
- .smpg
SMPG video
.SMPG is most commonly a SealedMedia/Oracle IRM “sealed” MPEG-1 video file associated with the registered MIME type video/vnd.sealed.mpeg1. It typically won’t play in standard media players unless you use the vendor’s SealedMedia/IRM software and have access rights.
- .sswf
SSWF video
.SSWF most commonly refers to a Sealed/SealedMedia SWF-derived video/multimedia file associated with the MIME type video/vnd.sealed.swf. You typically open it with specialized tools that can handle “sealed” SWF content rather than with standard media players.
- .uvvh
UVVH video
.UVVH files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.hd.
- .uvvm
UVVM video
.UVVM files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.mobile.
- .uvvp
UVVP video
.UVVP files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.pd.
- .uvvs
UVVS video
.UVVS files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.sd.
- .m2t
MPEG-2 Transport Stream
.m2t files are video files that use the MPEG-2 transport stream format, commonly used for high-definition video on digital video cameras.
- .movie
MOVIE video
.MOVIE is most commonly an SGI (Silicon Graphics) Movie video container. It can often be opened on desktops with FFmpeg-based players, but support is not universal on modern mobile devices.
- .r3d
REDCODE RAW Video File
R3D files are high-resolution video files used by RED digital cameras, capturing raw data for post-production editing.
- .swf
Small Web Format
SWF files are used to display animated vector graphics and multimedia on the web.
- .uvvu
UVVU video
.UVVU files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.mp4.
- .uvvv
UVVV video
.UVVV files are used for playback, editing, streaming, and distribution of video content. Use media players or editors with the required codecs and container support. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: video/vnd.dece.video.
- .webm
WEBM video
.WEBM files are video files designed for web streaming, offering high-quality video with efficient compression, widely supported across platforms.
- .asf
ASF media container
.ASF files are multimedia streaming container files used primarily for video and audio data, compatible with various media players.
- .dav
Digital Video Recorder File
.dav files are video recordings captured by certain DVRs, primarily used in surveillance systems.
- .dvrms
Microsoft Digital Video Recording
DVR-MS is a video file format used by Windows Media Center for recording television content.
- .flc
FLC Animation File
FLC is a file format used for storing animations, commonly associated with Autodesk Animator.
- .rec
Recorded File
REC files are typically used to store video recordings from various devices, such as DVRs or screen capture software.
- .rmvb
RealMedia Variable Bitrate
RMVB is a video file format that uses variable bitrate to compress multimedia content, often used for storing movies and TV shows.
- .tp
Transport Stream Packet
.tp files are used to store video data in a format that is often used for broadcasting and streaming.
- .amv
Anime Music Video
AMV is a video file format primarily used for playing videos on MP4 players and other portable media devices.
- .avs
AviSynth Script File
An AVS file is a script used by AviSynth, a video processing tool for non-linear video editing.
- .cavs
Chinese Audio Video Standard
CAVS is a multimedia container format used primarily in China for audio and video playback.
- .dvd
DVD Video Disk Image
A .dvd file is typically a disk image file used to store the contents of a DVD, often used for video playback.
- .ffm
FFmpeg Stream Format
FFM files are used by FFmpeg for streaming multimedia content over networks.
- .gxf
General Exchange Format
GXF is a video file format used for the exchange of video material between different systems.
- .h261
H.261 Video File
H.261 is a video compression format primarily used for video conferencing and telephony.
- .ivr
Internet Video Recording
IVR files are used by RealPlayer to store video streams for internet playback.
- .mvi
Motion Video File
MVI files are video files typically associated with digital cameras, particularly Canon models.
- .ogm
Ogg Media
OGM is a multimedia container format used for video and audio files, derived from the Ogg format.
- .rmx
RealMedia Extended
RMX files are multimedia containers used to store audio and video streams, primarily associated with RealMedia.
- .rpl
Replay Video File
RPL files are video files used to store replay data, often associated with video games or specific software applications.
- .rtsp
Real-Time Streaming Protocol
RTSP files are used for streaming media over the internet and are not standalone files but rather a protocol for controlling streaming data.
- .vfw
Video for Windows
.vfw files are associated with Video for Windows, a multimedia framework developed by Microsoft for video playback.
- .vro
DVD Video Recording Format
VRO files are used for storing video recordings on DVDs, typically created by DVD recorders.
- .wmvhd
Windows Media Video High Definition
WMVHD files are high-definition video files encoded using the Windows Media Video format.
- .wtv
Windows Recorded TV Show
WTV files are used to store television content recorded by Windows Media Center.
- .3g2p
3GPP2 Multimedia File
The .3g2p file is a multimedia container format used for video and audio files, primarily on mobile devices.
- .cine
Phantom Digital Video File
CINE files are high-speed video files created by Phantom digital cameras, often used in scientific and industrial applications.
- .dv1394
DV1394 video
DV1394 files are digital video files often used for transferring video content from digital camcorders to computers.
- .film
FILM video
.FILM files can be either Sega FILM (game cutscenes) or Filmkey Player (DRM-encrypted video). Sega FILM is supported by FFmpeg; Filmkey Player is discontinued.
- .filmcpk
Sega FILM Container
FILM_CPK (or filmcpk) is a Sega multimedia container for Sega CD and Saturn games. It holds Cinepak video and PCM audio, used in game cutscenes.
- .flm
Adobe Filmstrip
FLM files are used to store video data in a format that can be edited frame by frame.
- .mtv
MTV Video Format
MTV files are a video format used primarily for portable media players from China.
- .nsv
Nullsoft Streaming Video
NSV is a video file format developed by Nullsoft for streaming video content over the internet.
- .nut
NUT Multimedia Container Format
NUT is a multimedia container format used for storing video and audio streams.
- .nuv
NuppelVideo File
NuppelVideo files are a type of video file format used primarily by MythTV for recording television programs.
- .thp
THP video
THP files are video files used primarily in Nintendo GameCube and Wii games.
- .tod
JVC Everio Video File
TOD files are video files created by JVC Everio camcorders, often requiring conversion for compatibility with common media players.