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What video container should I use? (piefed.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/techsupport@lemmy.world
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Edit: I encode to/with(?) the codec h246. This question is about containers/filename extensions.

I am digitizing old video mediums, such as VHS, VHS-C and Mini DV. A few colleagues have asked me to do it for them, which is awesome and feels great. Now, for personal use, I encode save video with the .mkv container out of habit. I have no idea why that is bad or good. However, the question is, which container should I use to ensure maximum compatibility with my colleagues' phones, computers, possibly TVs? Is, for instance, .mpeg the way to go?

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[–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Thanks! My very first "customer" is a Samsung guy, so mkv should work in his case. I'll definitely try somebody's iPhone to see what containers and codecs they support.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    As a Samsung TV owner, it can play MKV. But it does better (more consistent) with MP4.

    To MKV is a more future-proof solution. MP4 is more compatible, today.

    Tough call.

    Though since it's for other people, I'd probably give them MP4, and highest quality those videos can benefit from.

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