What is the difference between .xvid and .mpa?
- Extension
- .xvid
- .mpa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Audio
- Developer
- Xvid
- MPEG
- Description
- Xvid-encoded video files are digital video files that have been compressed and encoded using the Xvid codec, an open-source video codec designed for compressing video data in order to facilitate faster transmission over computer networks or for more efficient storage on computer disks. Xvid, which is a reverse spelling of "DivX," emerged as a popular format due to its ability to compress video files without significant loss of quality.
- The MPA file format, standing for MPEG-2 Audio File, is designed to store audio data compressed using the MPEG-2 Audio coding standard. This format is a successor to the MPEG-1 standard, offering enhancements like improved audio quality and support for multiple audio channels, thus enabling surround sound experiences. MPA files are commonly used for both music and video soundtracks due to their efficient compression, which preserves sound quality while reducing file size significantly.
- MIME Type
- video/x-msvideo
- audio/mpeg
- Sample
- sample.mpa
- Wikipedia
- .xvid on Wikipedia
- .mpa on Wikipedia