.amv file extension

.amv

Audio-Video media file. A .amv file is a low quality format file that contains both sound and video. It is used mainly by low cost portable MP4/MTV players.

A .amv file will have a lower lower resolution, lower frame rate and lower compression than most other file formats (such as .mpg files). However, because of this .amv files have the advantage of a smaller file size and lower processor power requirements. More .amv files can therefore be stored in a low cost device than could .mpg files, and the playback hardware can be cheaper. This makes the .amv file format a popular choice for use with low cost portable players.

It is rumoured that .amv files can be opened and played using Windows Media Player (version 10 and above).

For more information see:

• www.bestshareware.net/howto/how-to-convert-video-to-amv.htm - Instructions on how to use a free utility (links also available from the page) to convert .mpg files to .amv format.

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