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Bucky

(55,334 posts) Sat Sep 3, 2016, 11:35 AM Sep 2016

When uploading video to YouTube, is AVI or MP4 the better choice?

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? (Original Post) 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

teach1st

(5,969 posts)

1. I've always preferred MP4

Reply to Bucky (Original post)

Sat Sep 3, 2016, 12:24 PM

Sep 2016

I haven't posted to YouTube in years, but MP4 always seemed to me to be more YouTube friendly than AVI.

According to this page on Video-Pedia, YouTube says that MP4 is better. There are some other good Youtube tips on the page.

http://www.video-pedia.com/2015/02/09/youtube-supported-video-formats/

GoDawgs

(267 posts)

2. A small matter to consider is that mp4 is a more universal format

Reply to Bucky (Original post)

Sat Sep 3, 2016, 01:00 PM

Sep 2016

Avi is very widely used, but mp4 is guaranteed to have a good codec on literally any player/device on the planet

brayma

(2 posts)

3. Both are good, but MP4 is better

Reply to Bucky (Original post)

Thu Sep 22, 2016, 05:12 AM

Sep 2016

YouTube states that the best format for YouTube to use is MP4 (standard, HD and Ultra HD 4K quality). Check the YouTube video specs here.

HonestAmerican

(8 posts)

4. I have a YouTube Channel

Reply to Bucky (Original post)

Mon Feb 17, 2020, 05:32 PM

Feb 2020

..from reading the text on YT and from some experience I found that MP4's is required and depending on your set-up will be faster, but doesn't mean you can't use your preference. When setting up your video editor/player you should get a list. Sometimes, uploading times will be determined by the Internet, and sometimes by resolution. Experiment!

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