YUV files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: YUV Video File
General Information
| Title | YUV Video File Extension |
| Extension | .yuv |
| Full Form | YUV Encoded Video File |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store video |
| Additional Functions | Display sequence |
| Features | Color information, Pixel data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Video Analysis | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Verified sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .avi, .mp4, .mkv |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 FFmpeg |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 YUV Viewer |
Varies | Varies |
Type 2: YUV Encoded Image File
General Information
| Title | YUV File Extension |
| Extension | .yuv |
| Full Form | YUV Encoded Image File |
| File Type | Raw Image File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image |
| Additional Functions | Video frame storage |
| Features | Color information, Luminance data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Image Processing | Yes |
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Computer Vision | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .y4m, .rgb, .bmp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| FFmpeg |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Adobe Photoshop with YUVsoft plugin |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |