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teach1st

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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/

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When uploading video to YouTube, is AVI or MP4 the better choice? [View all] 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