From FLV to MKV


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About types of files

FLV

FLV was once the go-to format for streaming video on the web, especially on platforms like Twitch before the rise of MP4. It’s optimized for online playback, making it great for streaming or recording but less ideal for other uses.

While it’s still supported by some older systems and platforms, FLV has largely fallen out of favor as newer formats like MP4 offer better compression and quality.

However, FLV remains popular to many, for example a lot of OBS Studio users still uses it for recording because it has a unique advantage: if a recording session crashes or there's insufficient disk space on the machine, the FLV file can often still be read and recovered.

This makes it a reliable choice for those who want to minimize the risk of losing their footage.

MKV

MKV is a flexible, open-source video format designed to hold multiple streams of video, audio, and even subtitles within a single file.

It's often used for high-quality video and is popular among media enthusiasts for streaming or downloading movies and TV shows.

The Matroska Video or MKV supports many features that other formats don't, but it may not be as widely compatible with all devices, requiring specific media players like VLC.

For example, even Adobe Premiere Pro one of the most successful editing software in the market does not support this format natively.

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