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Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files
When you select a format from the File Output Settings window, each setting is preset to a recommended value.
Format Description
DV CODEC AVI 1.0 (.avi)
GB.
DV CODEC AVI 2.0 (.avi)
more than 2 GB.
MPEG1 (.mpg) Uses a file compression method that is compatible with Video CD. Files are relatively small.
MPEG2 (.mpg) Uses a file compression method that is compatible with DVD. The image quality is higher and file size is
larger than MPEG1, but smaller than DV CODEC AVI 1.0/2.0.
MICROMV (.mmv) Uses the same compression method as a MICROMV
Click to DVD Project File (.ctd) Used for video content that is edited by DVgate Plus
software. Each clip can be used as a chapter on a DVD.
Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size limit is 2
Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size can be
device.
software, for use with Click to DVD
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