FAQ: STREAMING MEDIA FILE TYPES

Streaming media file extensions for different streaming file types supported by PlanetStream are listed below.

Windows Media:
Streamed over the Microsoft Media Server (MMS) streaming protocol. Playback requires Windows Media Player v6.4 or higher. File extension: .wmv (Please contact us if you wish to use .wma or .asf file extensions).

RealVideo:
All versions including RealVideo9 encoded at 1Mbps (DVD Quality)
File extension .rm

Flash 4, Realpix, RealText and SMIL: Contact us to discuss your requirements

QuickTime:
Streamed using the industry standard RTSP with the default player installed with the Mac OS. File Extension .mov

MP3:
The most common audio format played over the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). File extension .mp3

MPEG-1:
Viewable through RealOne and Quicktime players. File extension .mpg (Please contact us if you wish to use .mpa, .mpeg, .mpv, .mps, m2v, m1v or mpe formats).

MPEG-4:
ISMA compliant streams. Playback requires an ISMA compliant player such as the RealOne Player with the Envivio TV Plug-in. File Extension .mp4

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