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The MOV file was developed by Apple in the late 1990’s for their QuickTime player. It
was developed specially for Apple products but is now compatible with most computer
applications. The big plus to this file type is the versatility across platforms it will work on a
Windows computer just as seamlessly on a Mac.
Pros
 Compatible with most popular media players.
 Compatible across platforms Android, iOS, and Windows.
 Low file size.
Cons
 Uses lossy compression
The AVI (Audio Visual Interleaved) file was developed by Microsoft also in the late 1990’s it’s
been around since Windows 3.1. Like MOV it is very versatile across platforms. The AVI files
size tend to be slightly smaller than MOV files
Pros
 Easy to convert DVD’s to digital format.
 Good audio quality.
 Plays across a variety of platforms.
Cons.
 File sizes can be sizable if not compressed.
 Over compression can cause loss of audio and video quality.
Conclusion.
Both are very good formats for making home movies or converting your DVD collection
to digital storage device.
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References:
General information about AVI format. (2016, April 25). Retrieved from
https://www.apowersoft.com/what-is-avi-format.html
General knowledge about MOV format. (2015, September 8). Retrieved from
https://www.apowersoft.com/what-is-mov-format.html
AVI Files: Advantages and Disadvantages and How to Open One? - Info | Remo Software.
(2017, July 4). Retrieved from https://www.remosoftware.com/info/avi-files-advantagesdisadvantages-and-how-to-open