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Codec
A method or implementation used to encode and decode media data.
In everyday use
A video export uses H.264 encoding inside an MP4 file.
What to keep in mind
The codec and the file container are different. Check whether the destination supports both.
Also searched as: Media codec
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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