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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) Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size limit is 2
GB.
DV CODEC AVI 2.0 (.avi) Uses the same compression method as a digital video device. The exported file size is 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 device.
Click to DVD Project
File (.ctd)
Used for video content that is edited by DVgate Plus software, for use with Click to DVD software. Each
clip can be used as a chapter on a DVD.
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