Choosing The Best Web Video Format For Your Needs
· 2 min read
Broadcasting is not a simple task. Like everything on the web, the challenges are many and the subjects complex. If you are here, you likely already know which player to choose for speed and efficiency, but even with a great player, you still need to know which video format will best suit your needs!
We have summarized the situation in a comprehensive table that will help you choose the format according to your needs. Of course, all these formats can be played on Ober Player.
| Format | Codec(s) | Advantages | Disadvantages | DRM | Streaming | Multiple Tracks | Live | 4K | HDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC) | Compatible, good quality, and moderate file size. | Licenses required for some uses. | Yes | No | Limited | No | Yes | Yes (H.265) |
| WebM | VP8, VP9 | Open source, free, excellent quality. | Less compatible with some older browsers/iOS. | Limited | No | Yes | No | Yes (VP9) | Yes (VP9) |
| AV1 | AV1 | Open source, efficient compression. | Resource-intensive decoding. | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| HLS | Various (H.264, H.265) | Widely used for live streaming. Compatible with iOS and many browsers. | Multiple encodings required. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-DASH | Various (H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9) | Supports a wide range of codecs and resolutions. | Complex configuration and management. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Some information may be incomplete or even incorrect. If you notice anything inaccurate, please do not hesitate to contact us to correct it as soon as possible. Thank you!