Guides
No jargon for its own sake. Just the parts of video formats and compression that help you make a better file, and choose the right tool.
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How video compression actually works
What a codec does, why bitrate matters more than resolution, and how the quality slider in a tool like DivXpress maps to real settings.
Read →5 min readMP4 vs WebM vs MOV, and when to use each
What MP4, WebM, and MOV really are, where each one shines, and the simple default that avoids playback headaches.
Read →5 min readGIF vs video, and when each one wins
Why GIFs are large and limited, when they still beat video, and how to make a good one when you need it.
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