Figuring out the differences between some of the most popular image formats is relatively easy. All you have to do is look at the file extension and you know most of what you need to know. However, video formats are much more complicated. When you’re working with video files, the terms codecs and containers get used a lot, but most people don’t know what that means.
We’re going to break down the contents of a video file to make it easier to understand.… Read the rest
In the early days of the eBooks, there were limited options when it came to the file extensions that were used. Whatever file they gave you was what you used because that is likely
all that was available. However, today people and businesses have started publishing eBooks and there are also eReader devices on the market today. Of course, another problem is that we seem to replace our frequently replace our electronic devices with “bigger and better” models.… Read the rest
The use of images has become very common in the online world. People see them, send them and post them. Most of the time, this is an easy process, and people can open and view any image file that they want to. However, because of the many different kinds of image file extensions, occasionally you run into trouble.
In some cases, you may need to convert an image file to a different type to view it.… Read the rest
There is no question that it can get very confusing when you are looking at all the different audio file types that are out there. If you have to convert old audio files, or even when you buy new music, you frequently have to pick a specific type of audio file to use. However, if you’re like most people, you basically pick the one that looks the easiest without having much knowledge to back up your decision.… Read the rest
There is a great deal of confusion in the world of audio these days because there are so many different types of audio files. It’s become difficult for many people to keep track of all the options. If you need to convert your audio files because something won’t play on one of your devices, or you need to use a different file type in order to send or submit it, there is a lot of confusion about what file type to use.… Read the rest
In the early days of this frenzied electronic revolution, it seemed like everything was much easier. You had one computer and you read your books in their “old school” physical form. While those early days
were less complicated, we also didn’t have nearly as many options as we do today. These days, more and more people are reading books on many different electronic devices. While this is wonderful technology, it has also created some very technical problems.… Read the rest
Unless you are a true “techie”, advances in the world of technology come at a cost. Of course, it’s always nice to have new tools and functionality that allow you to do things you couldn’t in the past. However, the downside is that sometimes technology changes so fast, it’s difficult to keep up. That is definitely the case when deciding whether to convert to an MP3 or MP4 file.
Many people make the mistake of assuming that “bigger is always better”.… Read the rest
In the past, if you came upon a type of document you couldn’t open, you usually had to contact one of your “techie” friends for help. Maybe you received a file from a friend you couldn’t open or maybe it was something you found online that caused a problem. Luckily, it’s much easier to find an online file converter that allows you to solve the problem on your own. However, it can still be frustrating to find the right file converter to use.… Read the rest
There are dozens of reasons that might make it necessary to convert video files to a different type of video file. Knowing that you need to convert your video is the easy part. It becomes a little more difficult when you start trying to determine HOW you will make that important conversion.
The good news is that there are hundreds of options when searching for an online video converter. Unfortunately, that is the bad news as well.… Read the rest
For many people, creating a Microsoft Power Point file is the best possible way to create and view a presentation. The templates available within PowerPoint make it easy to create slides and the nature of the presentation allow a speaker to switch to the next slide with a simple touch of a button, while maintaining eye contact with their audience.
However, the reality is that there are many circumstances when your carefully prepared PPT file is no longer the best solution.… Read the rest
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