A quick comparison of export formats:
| |
AVI |
WMV |
QuickTime |
EXE |
Flash-SWF |
Flash-FLV |
| Quality |
Depends on codec (read more)
|
High
|
High
|
Lossless
|
Lossless or JPG
|
High
|
| Filesize |
Depends on codec (read more)
|
Good
|
Good
|
Depends on recording*
|
Depends on recording*
|
Good
|
| Can contain interactive elements |
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
| Embed in Webpage |
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Compatible on a wide range of PCs |
Depends on codec (read more)
|
Yes
|
Requires QuickTime or 3rd party software to be installed
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Compatible with Macs |
Depends on codec (read more)
|
Not playable by Macs without 3rd party software
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
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* The filesize of EXE and Flash-SWF exports may be significantly higher than AVI, WMV, QT or Flash-FLV if the movie contains movement or animation. |