Video & Audio Glossary > RMVB video format
| File Type |
RealMedia Variable Bit Rate File |
| Category |
Video Files |
| Description |
Real Media video file compressed using a variable bit rate, which is optimized for the content of the video; a newer variation of the standard Real Media (.RM) file format that allows for more efficient compression.
RMVB files have become a popular format for Anime and Asian movie titles because they have smaller file sizes and lower bitrates with better quality compared to DivX (.DVX) files. |
| Program(s) that open RMVB files |
 Windows |
RealNetworks RealPlayer
Free Time Format Factory
VideoLAN VLC media player (partial support) |
 Mac OS X |
RealNetworks RealPlayer |
 Linux |
RealNetworks RealPlayer |
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