MOV VS WMV

Comparsion between MOV and WMV

File Extension	MOV	WMV
File Type	Apple QuickTime Movie	Windows Media Video File
Description	MOV was originally developed by Apple as a file format for its QuickTime movie player. The MOV format presented a lot of advantages that are quite usable to everyday use but the proprietary nature of the MOV format was a major hindrance.	WMV is a format developed by Microsoft for Internet streaming and watching videos on a PC,it allows large video files to be compressed, retaining the rich quality of the video. It is a file format developed to store video content in a compressed format.
Developed by	Apple	Microsoft
Pros	Well compatible with all Mac/iOS-based apps & devices; Capable of multiple tracks and overlay subtitles;	Supported by all Windows PC, Windows Mobile-powered devices like Xbox 360 as well as many uncertified devices including Blackberry;
Cons	Needs QuickTime plugins when playing MOV files on Windows PC;	Needs plugins like Flip4Mac when playing WMV files on Mac;
Help You Choose	If you're a Mac/iOS user and/or aim to play videos with QuickTime, edit with iMovie/FCP, etc, MOV is the best choice.	For Windows PC, Windows tablets and Lumia users, WMV is a good video format that saves high quality video with smaller file size.
Programs that open MOV/WMV files	Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player VideoLAN VLC media player CyberLink PowerDVD 14	Microsoft Windows Video CyberLink PowerDirector 12 Ultra iOrgsoft Video Editor Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components

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