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Difference between AVI and MKV formats?

wellan79 Posted messages 146 Status Member -  
wellan79 Posted messages 146 Status Member -
Hello, can someone explain to me the difference between an AVI file and an MKV file? Because I’m not an expert in computers and I'm a bit lost with all these formats... Thank you very much

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    wellan79 Posted messages 146 Status Member 70
     
    But I just downloaded a HD video file. Is it normal that it is in MKV while the standard definition files are in AVI? Is there a reason??
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      it doesn't mean anything, I have SD mkv files!
      it depends on the "wants" of the file creator
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    2. wellan79 Posted messages 146 Status Member 70
       
      Ok. But if I convert my file to AVI for greater flexibility, I won't lose quality (HD...) will I?
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    3. Pierrecastor Posted messages 10830 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   4 215
       
      Why would you want to convert?

      And for the rest of your questions, the two links I shared with you answer them.
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    4. Anonymous user
       
      I don't know why I haven't had any HD MKV files
      (I always convert them to AVI for compatibility with the living room player)
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