What is the difference between .xvid and .pvf?
- Extension
- .xvid
- .pvf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Audio
- Developer
- Xvid
- Marc Schaefer
- 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 Portable Voice Format (PVF) is a digital audio file format primarily used for storing voice recordings. PVF files are designed to encapsulate voice data at various bit rates, making them suitable for applications where voice clarity and file size are critical, such as voicemail systems, interactive voice response systems, and other telephony applications. Unlike more common audio formats that aim for high fidelity and music playback, PVF focuses on the efficient encoding of speech, optimizing for intelligibility and compact file size.
- MIME Type
- video/x-msvideo
- audio/x-pvf
- Sample
- sample.pvf
- Wikipedia
- .xvid on Wikipedia