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Video file format
A video file format is a standard of encoding video, audio and some auxiliary informations into a file.
In contrast to audio and image formats, most video file formats allow a lot of codecs, both audio and video, to be used.
Auxiliary information often includes:
- data required for correct synchronization between audio and video
- subtitles
Popular video file formats are (some of them can be also used with only audio):
Professional video file formats:
See also: Video codecs, Audio codecs
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