.MMV File Extension

MMV files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MicroMV Video File

General Information

Title MMV File Extension
Extension .mmv
Full Form MicroMV Video File
File Type Video File
Developer Sony
MIME Type video/x-m4v

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Audio storage, Metadata storage
Features MPEG-2 compression, Small size

File Characteristics

Quality Standard definition
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Limited

Use Cases

Home videos Yes
Professional recording No
Streaming Rarely

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Conversion to modern formats

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dv, .mpeg, .mpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Sony Picture Package Discontinued Windows
PlayMemories Home Free Windows, Mac
FFmpeg Free Cross-platform

Type 2: MMSSTV Audio File

General Information

Title MMV File Extension
Extension .mmv
Full Form MMSSTV Audio File
File Type Audio File
Developer JE3HHT Makoto Mori
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store SSTV audio
Additional Functions Facilitate transmission
Features Analog video, Audio encoding

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on signal
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Limited

Use Cases

Amateur Radio Yes
Data Transmission Yes
Image Decoding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Signal check

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .mp3, .sstv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MMSSTV Free Windows

Type 3: Magnex Firmware File

MMV files install firmware on Magnex devices. To install, first download the file from the Magnex website. Then connect your device to your computer with a USB and transfer the file. Magnex makes elec...

General Information

Title MMV File Extension
Extension .mmv
Full Form Magnex Firmware File
File Type Firmware File
Developer Magnex
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Update firmware
Additional Functions Data transfer, Device configuration
Features Binary format, Encoded data

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Firmware Updates Yes
Device Management Yes
System Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Firmware corruption
Best Practices Verify integrity, Authorized sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bin, .hex, .fw

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Magnex Firmware Uploader N/A Device-specific
Proprietary Tools N/A Device-specific
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