RealMedia Variable Bitrate
General Information
| Title | RMVB File Extension |
| Extension | .rmvb |
| Full Form | RealMedia Variable Bitrate |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | RealNetworks |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.rn-realmedia-vbr |
File Function
| Primary Function | Video playback |
| Additional Functions | Streaming media |
| Features | Variable bitrate, Compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Variable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With converter |
Use Cases
| Online Streaming | Yes |
| Media Archiving | Yes |
| Personal Videos | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Codec exploitation |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Trustworthy sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Depends on player |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rm, .ra, .rv |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 RealPlayer |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Media Player Classic |
Free | Windows |