MXF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Material Exchange Format
MXF is a container format for professional video and audio media. It is used for delivering ads to TV stations and archiving broadcast programs. MXF file format has been defined by SMPTE specification...
General Information
| Title | MXF File Extension |
| Extension | .mxf |
| Full Form | Material Exchange Format File |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) |
| MIME Type | application/mxf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store video, audio |
| Additional Functions | Metadata, multi-stream, timecode |
| Features | Professional video, audio interchange |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Broadcasting | Yes |
| Film Production | Yes |
| Professional Editing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 |
| SMPTE Standards | 377M, 378M, 386M, etc. |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .avi, .mov, .mpg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Premiere Pro |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 Avid Media Composer |
Subscription, Perpetual license | Windows, Mac |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Maxis Font File
General Information
| Title | MXF File Extension |
| Extension | .mxf |
| Full Form | Material Exchange Format File |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) |
| MIME Type | application/mxf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store video, audio |
| Additional Functions | Data streams, Metadata |
| Features | High-quality, Professional use |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Specialized software |
Use Cases
| Broadcasting | Yes |
| Film Production | Yes |
| Professional Editing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 |
| Latest Version | SMPTE ST 377-1:2011 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .avi, .mov, .mpg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
| Avid Media Composer |
Subscription, Purchase | Windows, Mac |
| VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |