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Open Source and Free Software

Bucky

(55,334 posts) Sat Sep 3, 2016, 12:35 PM Sep 2016

When uploading video to YouTube, is AVI or MP4 the better choice? [View all]

I'm about to (try to) start uploading videos to YouTube. But which format is better? Which one does YouTube work best with? Which one eats up more memory? Are there pros and cons I gotta weigh?

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When uploading video to YouTube, is AVI or MP4 the better choice? [View all] Bucky Sep 2016 OP

I've always preferred MP4 teach1st Sep 2016 #1

A small matter to consider is that mp4 is a more universal format GoDawgs Sep 2016 #2

Both are good, but MP4 is better brayma Sep 2016 #3

I have a YouTube Channel HonestAmerican Feb 2020 #4