What is the difference between .h264 and .ac3?
- Extension
- .h264
- .ac3
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Audio
- Developer
- MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
- Dolby Laboratories
- Description
- The H.264 Encoded Video File, commonly referred to by its file extension .h264, is a digital video file format that utilizes the H.264 codec. This codec, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10 or AVC (Advanced Video Coding), is widely recognized for its high compression efficiency, providing high-quality video at relatively low bitrates. This makes it ideal for use in various applications, from streaming video services and Blu-ray discs to digital television broadcasts and video conferencing.
- Audio file saved in the AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio format; can include up to six channels of audio (DD 5.1 surround sound with subwoofer output); uses lossy compression and often used as the format for DVDs, cinema theaters, and game consoles.
- MIME Type
- video/h264
- audio/ac3
- Sample
- sample.ac3
- Wikipedia
- .h264 on Wikipedia
- .ac3 on Wikipedia