What are the supported video formats for FaceReader?
Last updated: Nov 07, 2025
Supported video formats in FaceReader 10
Most common video formats (300+ containers and codecs) are supported in FaceReader 10. However, if you encounter playback issues, try converting the video to an MP4 container with H.264 video and AAC audio using HandBrake or similar software.
Supported video formats in FaceReader 9
FaceReader 9 supports a wide range of video containers and codecs. Below is a list of compatible formats:
| Container | Codec | Name/Encoder |
|---|---|---|
| mpg | mpg1 | MPEG-1 Part 2 |
| mpg | mpg2 | MPEG-2 |
| mpg | H264 | H.264 / MPEG-4 |
| mpg | H265 | H.265 / MPEG-4 |
| vob (DVD) | mpg2 | MPEG-2 |
| mp4 | mp4v | MPEG-4 Video |
| mov | mp4v | MPEG-4 QuickTime |
| avi | XVID | XviD ISO MPEG-4 / XviD 1.1.0 Final |
| avi | DIB (_RGB) | BI_RGB Raw Bitmap |
| avi | DIV3 | DivX 3 Low-Motion |
| avi | DIV5 | DivX 5.x / 6.x |
| avi | DIVX | DivX 4 |
| avi | dvsd | DVC / DV Video |
| avi | DX50 | DivX 5.x / 6.0.0 |
| avi | CRAM | Microsoft Video 1 |
| avi | cvid | Cinepak |
| avi | IV32 | Indeo 3.x |
| avi | MJPG | Motion JPEG |
| avi | MP42 | S-MPEG 4 version 2 |
| avi | WMV3 | WMP v9 (VC-1 Simple/Main) |
| asf (.wmv) | WMV1 | WMP v7 |
| asf (.wmv) | WMV2 | WMP v8 |
| asf (.wmv) | WMV3 | WMP v9 (VC-1 Simple/Main) |
| asf | MP43 | S-MPEG 4 version 3 |
| 3gp | s263 | ITU H.263 Video (3GPP) |
Notes
- Container vs. File Extension: The container is not the same as the file extension. Multiple containers may use the same extension.
- Video Format Identification: If you're unsure of a file’s format, use a tool like GSpot (free download) to identify codec and encoding info.
Supported File Extensions in the Project Wizard
The following file extensions are compatible with FaceReader's project wizard:
- .mpg
- .mpeg
- .avi
- .wmv
- .mov
- .asf
- .3gp
- .vob
- .mp4
- .mkv
- .flv