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  1. 2nd Feb 2011 14:58 #1
    Bansaw
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    I'm trying to put into a simple sentence the difference between a codec and a format.

    For instance, I know I can have an AVI format, but have the option of compressing it with a CinePak codec, DivX etc.

    Could you give me a simple sentence or paragraph which would explain the difference?

    I thought of saying,"AVI is the container, and the codec is the compression software used to compress your video/audio inside".
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    Originally Posted by bansaw
    I thought of saying,"AVI is the container, and the codec is the compression software used to compress your video/audio inside".
    That is exactly what you should say - that covers it perfectly..

    Format is too vague for this area.
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