What is the difference between .h264 and .aifc?
- Extension
- .h264
- .aifc
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Audio
- Developer
- MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
- Apple Inc.
- 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.
- It contains CD-quality audio file commonly used in gaming consoles and media players. AIFC can be compared to .WAV file that has been compressed to reduce file size. Therefore, it may incorporate ALAW, ULAW, or G722 compression.
- MIME Type
- video/h264
- audio/aiff
- Sample
- sample.aifc
- Wikipedia
- .h264 on Wikipedia
- .aifc on Wikipedia