What are the supported video formats for FaceReader?

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Supported video formats in FaceReader 10

Most common video formats (300+ containers and codecs) are supported in FaceReader 10. However, if you encounter playback issues, try converting the video to an MP4 container with H.264 video and AAC audio using HandBrake or similar software.

Supported video formats in FaceReader 9

FaceReader 9 supports a wide range of video containers and codecs. Below is a list of compatible formats:

Container Codec Name/Encoder
mpg mpg1 MPEG-1 Part 2
mpg mpg2 MPEG-2
mpg H264 H.264 / MPEG-4
mpg H265 H.265 / MPEG-4
vob (DVD) mpg2 MPEG-2
mp4 mp4v MPEG-4 Video
mov mp4v MPEG-4 QuickTime
avi XVID XviD ISO MPEG-4 / XviD 1.1.0 Final
avi DIB (_RGB) BI_RGB Raw Bitmap
avi DIV3 DivX 3 Low-Motion
avi DIV5 DivX 5.x / 6.x
avi DIVX DivX 4
avi dvsd DVC / DV Video
avi DX50 DivX 5.x / 6.0.0
avi CRAM Microsoft Video 1
avi cvid Cinepak
avi IV32 Indeo 3.x
avi MJPG Motion JPEG
avi MP42 S-MPEG 4 version 2
avi WMV3 WMP v9 (VC-1 Simple/Main)
asf (.wmv) WMV1 WMP v7
asf (.wmv) WMV2 WMP v8
asf (.wmv) WMV3 WMP v9 (VC-1 Simple/Main)
asf MP43 S-MPEG 4 version 3
3gp s263 ITU H.263 Video (3GPP)

Notes

  • Container vs. File Extension: The container is not the same as the file extension. Multiple containers may use the same extension.
  • Video Format Identification: If you're unsure of a file’s format, use a tool like GSpot (free download) to identify codec and encoding info.

Supported File Extensions in the Project Wizard

The following file extensions are compatible with FaceReader's project wizard:

  • .mpg
  • .mpeg
  • .avi
  • .wmv
  • .mov
  • .asf
  • .3gp
  • .vob
  • .mp4
  • .mkv
  • .flv