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# Supported Video Formats

> Video output formats available in ZeroTwo Studio — MP4, WebM, and MOV explained.

ZeroTwo generates video in three formats: **MP4**, **WebM**, and **MOV**. This page explains the differences and helps you choose the right format for your use case.

## Format comparison

| Format   | Codec     | Best for                                                  | Compatibility                                                            |
| -------- | --------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **MP4**  | H.264     | Universal sharing, social media, web, email               | Near-universal — works on virtually all devices, browsers, and platforms |
| **WebM** | VP9       | Web embedding, smaller file sizes, browser-based playback | Modern browsers; limited native support on older desktop apps            |
| **MOV**  | QuickTime | Mac workflows, professional video editing, iOS ecosystem  | Native on Mac and iOS; requires QuickTime or codec install on Windows    |

## Format details

### MP4 (H.264)

MP4 with H.264 encoding is the most widely supported video format available. It plays natively on:

* All major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
* Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
* Social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn)
* Video editing software (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro)
* Most messaging apps and email clients

**Recommended for**: any use case where you want maximum compatibility — sharing, posting to social media, embedding on a website, sending to someone else.

### WebM (VP9)

WebM is an open format developed for web use. It offers good quality at smaller file sizes compared to MP4, and plays natively in all modern web browsers.

**Advantages**: smaller file size, open standard, good for streaming.

**Limitations**: less native support in desktop video applications, not ideal for social media uploads or sharing with people who may use older software.

**Recommended for**: embedding video directly on a web page, browser-based projects, situations where file size matters.

### MOV (QuickTime)

MOV is Apple's native video container format. It's the standard format for professional video workflows on Mac and is natively supported across the Apple ecosystem.

**Advantages**: excellent quality, native integration with Final Cut Pro and other Apple tools, lossless or high-bitrate encoding options.

**Limitations**: requires QuickTime or compatible codec on Windows; larger file sizes; not optimal for web upload.

**Recommended for**: Mac-based video editing workflows, Final Cut Pro projects, iOS delivery, professional production pipelines.

## Choosing the right format

**Start with MP4** unless you have a specific reason to use another format. MP4 (H.264) is the safest choice for any situation where you don't control the viewer's environment.

Use **WebM** if you're embedding video on a website you control and want a smaller file size.

Use **MOV** if you're working in Final Cut Pro, importing into a Mac-based professional editing workflow, or delivering to an Apple ecosystem context.

## Technical specifications

Output specifications depend on the video generation model selected. Typical ranges:

| Property         | Typical range                           |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Resolution**   | 512×512 to 1920×1080 (model-dependent)  |
| **Frame rate**   | 24–30 fps (model-dependent)             |
| **Duration**     | 2–10 seconds per clip (model-dependent) |
| **Aspect ratio** | 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1                      |

Higher-quality models generally produce higher-resolution output. Check the model-specific details in the video Studio for the exact specifications of the currently selected model.

## Using generated videos in different contexts

### Social media

| Platform    | Recommended format | Notes                                      |
| ----------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| YouTube     | MP4                | Universal, works on all devices            |
| Instagram   | MP4                | Reels, Stories, Feed — MP4 is the standard |
| TikTok      | MP4                | Standard upload format                     |
| X (Twitter) | MP4                | MP4 up to 512MB                            |
| LinkedIn    | MP4                | Recommended for all video content          |

### Video editing workflows

| Software        | Recommended format   |
| --------------- | -------------------- |
| Final Cut Pro   | MOV (native support) |
| DaVinci Resolve | MP4 or MOV           |
| Adobe Premiere  | MP4 or MOV           |
| CapCut          | MP4                  |
| iMovie          | MOV or MP4           |

### Web embedding

For embedding video on a website via an `<video>` HTML tag, **WebM** provides the best size-to-quality ratio in modern browsers. For maximum browser compatibility, provide both MP4 and WebM sources:

```html theme={null}
<video controls>
  <source src="video.webm" type="video/webm">
  <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>
```

This approach serves WebM to browsers that support it (most modern browsers) and falls back to MP4 for others.

## File size considerations

AI-generated video files are typically modest in size due to their short duration (2–10 seconds). Approximate file sizes:

| Format          | Typical size (5-second clip, 1080p) |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| MP4 (H.264)     | 5–20 MB                             |
| WebM (VP9)      | 3–15 MB                             |
| MOV (QuickTime) | 10–40 MB                            |

Actual sizes vary significantly by resolution, motion complexity, and model output settings.

## Downloading your video

To download a generated video:

1. Locate the video in the Studio gallery
2. Click the **download icon** on the video
3. Select your preferred format from the dropdown (MP4, WebM, or MOV)
4. The file downloads to your device's default download location

<Tip>
  If you're unsure which format to choose, download **MP4**. It works everywhere and is the safest choice for sharing, editing, or uploading to any platform.
</Tip>