Its advatage is a simple architecture, due to which AVI runs on a number of different systems like Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix and is supported by all of the most popular web-browsers.'ĪVI is a derivative of the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF), which divides a file's data into blocks, or chunks. AVI combines audio and video into a single file in a standard container to allow simultaneous playback. Developed by Microsoft in 1992, it has become so widespread that many people consider it the de-facto standard for storing video and audio information on PC. This format should not be confused with the MOD sound file format, developed for use in the 1980s for early Amiga consoles.ĪVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. This records metadata relating to the recording such as date, time etc. A separate file is created along with the MOD file called an MOI file. The supported frame aspect ratios are 4:3 or 16:9, however in some situations decoders fail to detect the correct aspect and display in 4:3. mod file supports a maximum resolution of 720 x 480 and a video signal of 480i or 576i.
MOD files are capable of containing both standard definition and high definition video, however a number of manufacturers use the TOD file format instead as this allows for full 1080i high definition.Ī. The file type is very similar to MPEG2 format. MOD continues to be the format of choice for a number of camcorder manufacturers. The MOD file format was developed by Panasonic and JVC for camcorders that record onto a hard disk or SD memory card rather than tape.